Double G Protective Coatings FAQs

Polyurea is a remarkable, durable, and versatile coating, lining and joint sealant technology used successfully for different applications and in many industries. When installed by trained professionals, Polyurea offers tremendous advantages and a durable protective coating.

Polyurea provides a seamless, waterproof barrier that is environmentally-friendly, durable, flexible, temperature and weather. Resilient, corrosion resistant, low maintenance, fast curing and complies with most government and industry codes.

Some examples are: foundation walls, floors, decks, food processing plants, restaurants, laboratories, warehouses, restrooms, retail. Areas, doors, ponds, kennels, holding ponds, vehicles, roofs, trailer floors, walkways, troughs, stadiums, factories, agriculture. Areas, containment sites, wastewater plates, tank liners and the list goes on.

No. It takes special equipment and knowledge. It is NOT a Do-It-Yourself product.

The general dry time ("to the touch") for the product is 30 seconds.
Light traffic time is 2 (two) hours.
Full-cure is 72 (seventy-two) hours.

Yes. Formulations of Polyurea are available which can be color-matched and will remain color-fast. Note that lighter colors in less expensive formulations will yellow over time.

Yes. We come to you in most cases.

Polyurea has amazing chemical resistance, comparable to other epoxy coatings. With the addition of a performance topcoat, resistance to a wide range of acids, caustics, fuels, etc. is achievable.

Polyurea permanently bonds to many substrates including wood, concrete, metal, Styrofoam and plaster. Polyurea conforms to any shape or contour. Polyurea can be installed year round. Polyurea is durable, long lasting, unaffected by most chemicals, salts and temperature. Polyurea is waterproof and is extremely tough and adds strength to what it is applied to.

Polyurea has tremendous ability to resist oil, salts, gasoline and other fuels. Polyurea is impact and abrasion resistant.

Its works from –40 to +300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Yes it may flex or elongate up to 400 %.

The list is long. Some examples include: concrete, foam insulation, metal, brick, wood and geo-textiles.

Coatings last a long time
Out of service time is short
Coatings do not rust or corrode
Water Proof
Fast drying
Perfect contour fit
Zero VOC and very little odor

Yes. It will add up to 3000psi.

Long cure time.
Hard and crispy.
Require a catalyst.
Little elongation or flexibility.
Sensitive to temperature, moisture and humidity during application.

Water proof !
Extremely tough (like bed liner, but better)!
Foot traffic with in 2 hours!
Back in service usually same day!
Very little odor and no VOC’S!
Elastic and flexible!

Q .	What is Polyurea?
A .	Polyurea is a remarkable, durable, and versatile coating, lining and joint sealant technology used successfully for different applications and in many industries. When installed by trained professionals, Polyurea offers tremendous advantages and a durable protective coating.

Q .	What is a Polyurea coating?
A .	Polyurea provides a seamless, waterproof barrier that is environmentally-friendly, durable, flexible, temperature and weather. Resilient, corrosion resistant, low maintenance, fast curing and complies with most government and industry codes.

Q .	Where can it be applied?
A .	Some examples are: foundation walls, floors, decks, food processing plants, restaurants, laboratories, warehouses, restrooms, retail. Areas, doors, ponds, kennels, holding ponds, vehicles, roofs, trailer floors, walkways, troughs, stadiums, factories, agriculture. Areas, containment sites, wastewater plates, tank liners and the list goes on.

Q .	Can I apply it my self?
A .	No. It takes special equipment and knowledge. It is NOT a Do-It-Yourself product.

Q .	How long does it take to dry?
A .	The general dry time ("to the touch") for the product is 30 seconds. Light traffic time is 2 (two) hours. Full-cure is 72 (seventy-two) hours.

Q .	Can I get custom colors?
A .	Yes. Formulations of Polyurea are available which can be color-matched and will remain color-fast. Note that lighter colors in less expensive formulations will yellow over time.

Q .	Is it chemical resistant?
A .	Polyurea has amazing chemical resistance, comparable to other epoxy coatings. With the addition of a performance topcoat, resistance to a wide range of acids, caustics, fuels, etc. is achievable.

Q .	What does Polyurea do?
A .	Polyurea permanently bonds to many substrates including wood, concrete, metal, Styrofoam and plaster. Polyurea conforms to any shape or contour. Polyurea can be installed year round. Polyurea is durable, long lasting, unaffected by most chemicals, salts and temperature. Polyurea is waterproof and is extremely tough and adds strength to what it is applied to.

Q .	What are some benefits?
A .	Polyurea has tremendous ability to resist oil, salts, gasoline and other fuels. Polyurea is impact and abrasion resistant.

Q .	What is its working temperature range?
A .	Its works from –40 to +300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q .	Is it flexible?
A .	Yes it may flex or elongate up to 400 %.

Q .	What can Polyurea be applied to?
A .	The list is long. Some examples include: concrete, foam insulation, metal, brick, wood and geo-textiles.

Q .	What are some advantages?
A .	Coatings last a long time Out of service time is short Coatings do not rust or corrode Water Proof Fast drying Perfect contour fit Zero VOC and very little odor

	Polyurea vs. epoxy
Epoxies:	Long cure time. Hard and crispy. Require a catalyst. Little elongation or flexibility. Sensitive to temperature, moisture and humidity during application.
Polyureas:	Water proof ! Extremely tough (like bed liner, but better)! Foot traffic with in 2 hours! Back in service usually same day! Very little odor and no VOC’S! Elastic and flexible!