Superior to that of any epoxy or urethane product available. All of this with the durability and speed that only Polyurea can offer. With our "Adjustable Cure Rate Technology" you'll be walking on your floor in as little as 2 hours and back to service in as little as 24 hours!
Polyurea/Polyaspartic is an elastomer, so it stretches and moves with the concrete. It will not crack or break like epoxy. It has four times the abrasion resistance, twice the adhesion, and 98% more flexibility than Epoxy. The product is resistant to salt, oil, gasoline and other contaminants. The base is an industrial grade coating that has been used for years to protect bridge decks, chemical tanks and many other structures because of its superior qualities.
It is green friendly ultra low VOC and viturally odor free. Only the amount of product needed is used. Any left over chips are reclaimed and reused. This product can restore or prolong the life of concrete.
Our system can be completed at any temperature and has a very high UV resistance "which means it does not yellow or fade over time compared to traditional epoxies and urethanes". Its ability to resist oil stains and deterioration of salts, gasoline and other contaminates is unmatched. The coating is also very impact and abrasion resistant. Ideal for garage floors, automotive sales and service areas, warehouses, medical treatment and pharmaceutical floors, retail areas, public facilities such as restrooms, laboratories, and animal kennels to name a few.
Almost any structurally sound concrete floor, whether new or old, can be coated. But there are some exceptions. New floors should be in place at least 28 days before application in order to ensure adequate curing.
Most coatings fail if the surface is not prepared correctly. Particulates and imperfections in the surface must be removed prior to any coating application. Washing with acid or power washing does not adequately allow for proper adhesion. We prepare every floor by using specialized planetary diamond grinders connected to HEPA vacuums. After the floor is ground and vacuumed any cracks or imperfections are repaired with the appropriate product.
Water vapor is the largest cause of coating failure. It is absolutely essential that the floor to be coated is properly assessed during the bidding process. We use a specialized Tramex CME moisture meter for ensuring the readings are less than 5%. This is one way we can ensure a beautiful floor coating for you to enjoy for many years.
Citadel Floor Finishing Systems utilize Polyurea/Polyaspartic coatings which should only be installed by a certified professional due to the quick set time. The multi-step coatings have very specific set times and mixing ratios.
Citadel offers a manufacturer's lifetime warranty against yellowing or fading due to UV rays, and a industry leading 20 year warranty against delamination, cracking, and peeling; when installed by a Citadel Certified Installer.
