Six Advantages Of Water-based Polyurethane

1) Water-Based Lasts Longer

We used a Taber Abrasion machine to test the leading oil-based polyurethane versus our preferred water-based polyurethanes. This test establishes a coatings resistance to abrasion such as scuffing and erosion from surface chaffing. According to test results, water-based polyurethane is five times more resistant to abrasion than top commercial oil-based urethane.

2) Fewer VOCs

Volatile Organic Compounds or VOC are given off as gases from some solids and liquids. These compounds can negatively affect your health. These compounds can also combine with other elements when sunlight is present to form smog, which is a major problem in some areas. Thus the government has begun restricting the amount of VOC's that can be included in a number of products.

*Waterbased coatings usually have half as much VOC content as the traditional oil-based polyurethane finishes.

*Water-based finishes from Basic Coating put out less odor than more fragrant OMU's.

*Green: Many of Basic(R) Coatings water-based finishes fulfill strict government rules and the LEED green building requirements.

3) Faster Dry Times

Water-based coatings dry in 2 to 3 hours. Because of the quicker drying time, multiple coats can be applied in one day so jobs are done more rapidly and your surfaces are useable sooner.

4) Faster Cure Times

A week is the cure time for a water-based finish, whereas it takes 30 days for an oil-based coating to sure. Our preferred water-based finish is 90% cured in only 24 hours, which means a reduced amount of downtime before the space is safe for use.

5) Less Yellowing

Water-based finishes continue to be clear, without unattractive yellowing. Oil based coatings take on a yellow shade with growing UV exposure. If the deep, enhanced look of oil-based finishes is what your project requires, we use a water-based finish that features an organic tung oil for deeper color but will retain clarity over time without yellowing. This alternative is the best of both worlds.

6) Non-Flammable

Flammable petroleum distillates are Natural in oil-based polyurethanes. Water-based finishes are neither combustible nor flammable. The gases that are released from OMU's are also combustible or flammable. Rags and other components that have residue from OMU's on them must be stored in safety containers to prevent spontaneous combustion.

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