Polyurethane is a type of resin flooring, so it shares many of the same benefits as epoxy resin flooring. However, there are a few small differences and polyurethane is a slightly more flexible choice in some cases.
The advantages of polyurethane resin flooring include:
Temperature tolerance
Whether it is hot or cold polyurethane can endure tough temperatures. An environment with potential extremes in temperature, such as a car park, will not have any difficulty in coping with seasonal variations.
Hard-wearing
Polyurethane resin floors will offer a similar level of durability as epoxy resin floors. However, they are slightly more malleable and more able to withstand drops or damage from a high height. Epoxy resin flooring can be more breakable following large impacts.
U.V. resistance
In outdoor spaces polyurethane resin offers a distinct advantage as it resists ultraviolet (U.V.) light from the sun. Contrastingly, epoxy resin may yellow when it has consistent exposure to U.V. This makes it useful for driveways and garages, or other outdoor spaces.
Easy maintenance
Similarly to epoxy resin, polyurethane offers a straightforward surface to clean. It is wipe-cleanable like a vinyl floor and will withstand the use of strong cleaning products. This feature makes polyurethane resin a good choice for spaces where hygiene is important.
There are many potential applications for a polyurethane resin floor. The hard-wearing and U.V. resistant properties of polyurethane resin make it a strong option for car parks and garages, whereas the cleanliness and hygiene features are ideal for food processing and commercial kitchen spaces.
