Advantages
A polyurethane cast floor (also called pu cast floor) is characterized by its (tough) elastic and seamless properties. These contribute to a high degree of comfort. The typical layer thickness is about 2 mm. A Polyurethane Casting Floor is also even, smooth and pore-free.
Because a polyurethane cast floor is even and smooth, this floor finish is ideally suited for busy meeting areas, such as hospitals, schools, sales areas, showrooms, entryways, lobbies, offices and museums.
- Suitable for busy meeting places
- Even, smooth and pore-free
- Elastic and seamless
- Crack bridging (substrate tolerant)
- Decorative finishing
- Does not attract dust or dirt
- Water repellent
- Sustainable
Properties of polyurethane screed
Polyurethane screeds can be applied to concrete floors, cement screeds and existing substrates such as tiles. Due to its elastic properties, the screed is crack-bridging (subfloor tolerant). It is possible to apply a rubber mat under the screed for extra shock absorption, for example in play corners etc.
Aromatic and aliphatic cast flooring
When finishing, you can choose between a aromatic and aliphatic casting floor. An aromatic molding floor is light-yellowing while an aliphatic molding floor is colorfast and UV stable. In rooms with many windows, it is recommended to use an aliphatic casting floor.
Decorative finishing
It is also possible to achieve a decorative finish by sprinkling the screed with colored chips (mixture of PVA flakes). It is also possible to apply a sealing layer. The casting floor is then finished with a transparent or colored sealing layer and is easy to clean and maintain. By applying a grain in the sealing layer, a non-slip finish can also be achieved.
For heavy loads, for example rolling office chairs, two sealing layers are highly recommended. A second layer increases the mechanical resistance of the system and, in particular, its resistance to the loads of office chairs.
Maintenance of polyurethane screed
Scratches and smudges are highly visible on polyurethane cast floors. To avoid scratches, it is important that polyurethane cast floors be cleaned regularly.
Sufficient vacuuming and mopping will ensure that the floor remains beautiful for a long time. This is because if there is too much sand on the floor, it can cause scuffing. Water left on the floor for a long time can cause lime stains. Therefore, make sure that you do not leave water on your floor for too long.
Raw material
Polyurethane cement is an advanced raw material often used to produce durable molding floors. This material offers several advantages, including high resistance to chemicals, abrasion and thermal shock.
Polyurethane cement is also easy to maintain and clean, making it a hygienic and safe choice for environments where hygiene is critical, such as hospitals, food industry and laboratories.
Read here more about Polyurethane cement and its use in cast floors
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