Quick Comparison
| Feature | Traditional Epoxy | Polyurea + Polyaspartic |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Time | Multiple days | 1 day typical |
| UV Resistance | Yellows & fades | UV-stable |
| Flexibility | Rigid & brittle | Flexible |
| Hot Tire Resistance | Can peel/lift | Excellent |
| Outdoor Use | Indoor preferred | Indoor & outdoor |
| Temperature Tolerance | Sensitive | Handles extremes |
Why We Don't Use Traditional Epoxy
- Epoxy has been around for a long time, and for some spaces, it can still be a decent option. But for garages, patios, shops, and high-use concrete, we believe there's a better system.
- At Acclaimed Concrete Coatings, we use a polyurea base coat with a polyaspartic top coat. That means better adhesion, more flexibility, faster cure times, and a UV-stable finish that won't yellow like traditional epoxy.
- Concrete expands, contracts, takes impact, sees road salt, hot tires, moisture, and sunlight. Your coating needs to handle all of that—not just look good on day one.
The Polyurea + Polyaspartic Advantage
Faster Return to Use
With epoxy, your garage can be out of commission for days. With our polyurea base coat and polyaspartic top coat, most installs can be completed in one day, with much faster cure times.
Better UV Resistance
Epoxy can amber, yellow, chalk, or fade when exposed to sunlight. Our polyaspartic top coat is UV-stable and helps your floor keep its color and clarity longer.
More Flexible, Less Brittle
Epoxy cures into a hard, rigid surface that's more brittle during freeze-thaw cycles. Polyurea is more flexible, so it handles movement and temperature swings better—perfect for Minnesota weather.
Stronger Adhesion
A coating is only as good as the bond underneath it. Our polyurea base coat penetrates and bonds tightly to prepared concrete, creating the foundation for a long-lasting system.
Hot-Tire Pickup Resistance
Hot tires can soften or stress lower-quality epoxy coatings. Our polyurea/polyaspartic system is better suited for garage conditions where vehicles come in hot, wet, salty, or dirty.
Better for Patios & Outdoor Spaces
Epoxy is better suited for indoor use and is more sensitive to UV and temperature swings. Our system is more UV-stable and temperature-tolerant—a stronger fit for garages, patios, porches, and commercial entries.