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Urethane Cement

Heavy duty flooring chemistry built for washdown, thermal shock, and aggressive cleaning commonly troweled or slurry applied.

Thermal Shock

Washdown Ready

Heavy Duty

Trowel and Slurry Applied

Thermal Shock

Washdown Ready

Heavy Duty

Trowel and Slurry Applied

Where It Fits

Primer Use

  • Best when: System specific primer strategies address moisture mitigation and adhesion to challenging substrates common in wet process environments.
  • Watch out: Moisture vapor transmission and contaminated or green concrete primer selection must match slab conditions.

Build and Body Coat Use

  • Best when: The primary role. Urethane cement is the main structural wear layer troweled or slurry applied to achieve thickness, impact resistance, and thermal shock performance.
  • Watch out: Thickness control is critical. Improper application can lead to cracking, delamination, or uneven wear.

Topcoat Use

  • Best when: Optional depending on facility cleaning requirements and performance targets. A topcoat can enhance chemical resistance, cleanability, and appearance.
  • Watch out: Not always necessary adding a topcoat increases cost and downtime. Confirm it adds value for the specific environment.

Common Applications

Urethane cement is a core component in these heavy duty flooring systems.

Slurry and Troweled Systems

Industrial Floor Coating Systems

Selection Checklist

Key questions to answer before specifying a urethane cement system.

Washdown and Thermal Shock

Define the cleaning regimen steam cleaning, hot water washdown, and chemical sanitizers create thermal shock that most coatings can't handle. Urethane cement is built for this.

Slip Resistance Needs

Wet and greasy environments demand specific texture profiles. Confirm dry and wet slip resistance targets before specifying finish.

Thickness Constraints

Urethane cement systems are typically applied at higher mil thicknesses than standard coatings. Confirm door clearances, drain transitions, and equipment tolerances.

Downtime Tolerance

These systems require longer cure and return to service windows than fast return chemistries. Plan for adequate shutdown during installation.