Polyurethane floors are synthetic flooring systems built from polyurethane resin based materials which when applied on rigid supports in one or more layers provide high thermal, mechanical chemical and physical resistance.
The benefits of polyurethane floors
- They are elastic, they take over support layer crazing;
- They are completely monolithic: they don’t have gaps/joints, making it impossible for the microbial flora to develop on the floor if cleaned daily;
- They are hygienic;
- They are specially treated to be used in food industry;
- They are exceptionally thermal resistant;
- They are slip-resistant: structured finishing achieved by adding quartz particles; (JUST LIKE EPOXY)
- They can be applied over old floors such as tiles or mosaic;
- They show higher chemical resistance compared to other synthetic floors in highly aggressive areas – including resistance to iodine, acids etc.;
- They are easy to clean and maintain;
- They are UV resistant;
- They are aesthetic.
Fields of use
Polyurethane floors based on self-leveling polyurethane mortars
Self-leveling polyurethane mortar is an accredited HACCP flooring. It is durable and resistant to substances used in food industry where there is the need to meet higher quality, safety, cleaning and hygiene standards.
This type of flooring system can be implemented in layers of variable thickness (between 2 mm and 6 mm) and are the best solution for areas where foods are produced, processed and packed.
The product is characterised by an outstanding adherence and a high mechanical chemical and thermal shock resistance level.
Self-leveling polyurethane mortar has a higher adherence force than the resistance to compression and plucking which concrete has, for example.
The chemical, physical and composition traits of this type of system put it in a top place as far as food industry spaces are concerned. Among those traits, it is worth mentioning the thermal expansion coefficient, similar to that of concrete, which allows for it to move together with its support during a normal thermal circle. Another important trait is its resistance to high temperature ranges (between -20 °C and +90 °C). As far as the finishing is concerned, it is a fine, smooth and matte final surface.
Self-leveling polyurethane mortar is used in spaces specific to fish and meat processing industry, to milk and dairy processing industry as well as to drink processing spaces.
Polyurethane floors based on sprinkled and sealed polyurethane mortars
The self-leveling sprinkled and sealed polyurethane mortar is an accredited HACCP flooring. It is durable and resistant to substances used in food industry where there is the need to meet higher quality, safety, cleaning and hygiene standards.
This type of system has the advantage of being resistant to high temperature ranges with values between -20 °C and +90 °C. The product is characterised by its high adherence to the support layer as well as its resistance to mechanical, thermal, and chemical shocks.
Its antibacterial properties as well as its thermal expansion coefficient similar to that of concrete make it the perfect solution for high circulation spaces and spaces with specific resistance needs to chemical agents. This flooring system can be applied on 7-10 day old concrete, after a prior preparation of the support layer. It can be colored in any of the available shades and the applied layer is 6-9 mm thick.
Self-leveling sprinkled and sealed mortar can be used in food industry spaces such as those in fish and meat processing industry, in milk and dairy processing industry, drink processing spaces as well as in the chemical industry.
Polyurethane floors based on cementitious polyurethane mortar
The system based on cementitious polyurethane mortar is compatible with spaces in food industry which require resistance to very high temperature ranges with values between -40 °C and +120 °C.
The product is characterised by its high adherence to the support layer as well as its resistance to mechanical, thermal, and chemical shocks. Its antibacterial properties as well as its thermal expansion coefficient similar to that of concrete make it the perfect solution for high circulation spaces and spaces with specific resistance needs to chemical agents. This flooring system can be applied on 7-10 day old concrete, after a prior preparation of the support layer.
The final surface has a textured aspect due to the aggregates in its composition. It is also highly resistant to abrasive factors, chemical agents and mechanical damages. The flooring layer can be colored in any of the 8 available shades and the applied layer is 6-12 mm thick. This not only gives it a long lifespan, but also higher functionality together with an adequate and pleasant aspect.
This type of flooring is used in spaces specific to fish and meat processing industry, to milk and dairy processing industry as well as to drink processing spaces.
Polyurethane system for gyms
In the case of handball fields, indoor tennis, indoor football, volleyball and basketball, flooring systems are essential in order to create necessary comfort for the people using them, but they also need to comply with certain technical requirements. A multi-layer system is an obvious option in this respect, especially since it uses rubber as a base layer.
This first layer is attached to the support surface using a strong adhesive. It is followed by an intermediate layer for pore closing and by two polyurethane layers.
The system is sealed afterwards with a polyurethane top coat which is available in various color options. The technology used in the implementation of such flooring systems ensures a higher resistance to wear and higher durability.