What is the difference between epoxy floor paint and polyurethane floor paint?

Epoxy floor paint and polyurethane floor paint are two commonly used industrial floor paints. They both have the characteristics of dust resistance, non-slip, wear resistance, heavy pressure resistance, overall seamlessness, easy cleaning and corrosion resistance. However, there are differences between the two, so they should not be confused. The following Diyijian introduces the difference between epoxy floor paint and polyurethane floor paint.

1.Differences in raw materials    

Polyurethane floor paint is a polyurethane component, while epoxy floor paint is a material composed of epoxy resin and curing agent. So there is a fundamental difference between the two.

2. Differences in use

  Epoxy floor paint is mainly divided into primer, middle coat and top paint, while polyurethane floor paint mainly refers to polyurethane top paint.

3. Toughness difference

Compared with epoxy floor paint, polyurethane floor paint has better flexibility and more flexible touch, while epoxy floor paint is slightly harder, but epoxy floor paint has higher wear resistance. Durability and aesthetics.

4, Appearance difference of paint film

Polyurethane has good hardness and high brightness, while epoxy floor paint has excellent adhesion and a variety of colors to choose from, which has a beautifying effect.

5, Weather resistance difference

Epoxy floor paint has poor weather resistance and is limited to indoor use. If epoxy floor paint is used outdoors, it is prone to embrittlement and tarnishing. Polyurethane floor paint can be used outdoors. Polyurethane floor paint is not easily brittle when used outdoors, and has better outdoor effect.

6. Difference in process of installation

    Polyurethane floor paint and epoxy floor paint have the same installation process, and the primer and intermediate coating materials are the same, except that the top paint materials are different. Polyurethane floor paint can be applied on epoxy floor paint. Conversely, epoxy floor paint cannot be applied on polyurethane floor paint.

The above is the introduction of the difference between epoxy floor paint and polyurethane floor paint. Polyurethane floor paint is often used in outdoor courts because of its good weather resistance. The epoxy floor paint is decorative and is often used in factory workshops. Both have their own advantages and are applied to different places. We can choose to make polyurethane flooring or epoxy flooring according to actual needs.