Polyaspartic Floor Coatings
UV-stable, fast-curing topcoats and full systems for garages, shops and commercial floors
Polyaspartic flooring cures fast, resists abrasion and chemicals, and does not yellow in the Southern California sun. Empire Coating Solutions stocks Kretus polyaspartic coatings in Corona, CA and installs polyaspartic floor coatings across five counties.
Kretus Polyaspartic
UV-resistant clear or pigmented topcoat
72%, 85% and 100% solids options
Fast and slow cure speeds
Low-odor version available
In stock in Corona, CA
What is a polyaspartic coating?
Polyaspartic is an aliphatic polyurea: a two-part resin that cures quickly into a hard, clear, UV-stable film. It is most often used as the topcoat over an epoxy or flake floor, and it can also be built as a complete polyaspartic floor system.
Garage floors
The clear coat over a flake floor. Polyaspartic coatings for garage floors keep their gloss and color at the door line where sunlight hits.
Flake garage floorsSun-exposed concrete
Garage aprons, patios and driveways are where epoxy yellows first. A polyaspartic topcoat is the UV-stable choice once the slab is prepped and tested.
Retail and showrooms
Fast cure means a shorter shutdown. Polyaspartic goes over metallic and decorative floors as a scratch-resistant finish.
Commercial flooringStatic-control floors
Dissipative and conductive polyaspartic kits are available for electronics and other ESD-sensitive spaces.
Topcoats in the storePolyaspartic vs epoxy
They are not rivals so much as partners. Most professional floors use epoxy to build the floor and polyaspartic to finish it.
| Epoxy | Polyaspartic | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunlight | Can amber or chalk with UV exposure | UV stable; stays clear |
| Cure speed | Slower; longer wait between coats | Fast; shorter return to service |
| Film build | Thick build that fills and levels | Thinner, harder wear layer |
| Working time | Longer; more forgiving to apply | Short; takes a practiced crew |
| Usual job | Primer and body coat | Clear topcoat, or a full fast-turn system |
More detail in our polyaspartic vs epoxy guide. Cure times and coverage are on each product data sheet.
Polyaspartic floor coating, installed or over the counter
Polyaspartic rewards good prep and a crew that knows the working time. We do both sides of it.
- Free estimates for installed polyaspartic and flake floors across Southern California
- Kretus polyaspartic in clear and pigmented kits, in stock in Corona
- Epoxy primers and body coats to build the system underneath
- Torginol flake, grinders and vacuums for the full job
- Hands-on training on mixing, timing and rolling a polyaspartic top coat
Contractors: see the epoxy supply store or the training schedule.
Build the system
Kretus Polyaspartic
Kretus Polyurea base coat
Epoxy primers
Torginol flake
How a polyaspartic floor goes down
Grind
Diamond grind the slab and repair cracks and joints.
Test
Check moisture so the primer matches the concrete.
Base coat
Epoxy or polyurea base coat, with flake or quartz broadcast if the system calls for it.
Scrape and vacuum
Knock down and vacuum loose flake so the topcoat lays flat.
Polyaspartic top coat
Mix small batches, roll quickly and keep a wet edge. The clear coat locks in the floor.
Polyaspartic flooring FAQ
What is polyaspartic floor coating?
It is a two-part aliphatic polyurea coating that cures quickly into a hard, UV-stable film. It is used as a clear topcoat over epoxy and flake floors or as a complete fast-curing floor system.
Is polyaspartic better than epoxy?
Each does a different job. Epoxy builds thickness and bonds well as a primer and body coat. Polyaspartic cures faster and does not yellow in sunlight, which makes it the better topcoat. Most professional floors use both.
Are polyaspartic coatings good for garage floors?
Yes. A flake floor finished with a polyaspartic top coat is the most common professional garage system because it resists hot tires, stains and UV at the garage door.
Does polyaspartic yellow?
Polyaspartic is UV stable, so it stays clear where epoxy can amber. That is the main reason it is used as the final coat.
Can I apply polyaspartic myself?
You can, but the working time is short and mistakes cure in place. We sell the material and run hands-on classes if you want to learn before you roll it.
How long does a polyaspartic floor last?
Service life depends on surface prep, film thickness and traffic. A properly ground and coated floor can be recoated when the finish wears instead of being replaced.
Related pages
Need a polyaspartic floor or the material? Call the shop.
Tell us the square footage and what the floor has to handle. We will quote it installed or put the right kits on the counter.