Polyurethane coatings are chemicals that improve surface appearance of your product and enhance its durability. Polyurethane coatings are available in a number of types, such as acrylic polyurethane coatings, polyurethane roof coatings, polyurethane foam coatings and polyurethane rubber coatings. You can choose one of these coatings as per your application needs. For example, try using an acrylic polyurethane coating for automotive applications, as it provides a high impact resistance and an excellent glossy surface finish to your automotive components.

The industries that use polyurethane coatings include marine, automotive, aerospace, woodworking and metalworking.

Some important parameters you must consider before buying polyurethane coatings and adhesives are:

1. The application for which you want to use a polyurethane coating
2. The surface on which you want to apply a polyurethane coating
3. The temperature range that the polyurethane adhesive can withstand
4. The thickness of the polyurethane coatings
5. The impact strength of the polyurethane coatings

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy polyurethane coatings from reputable manufacturers

Once you identify your requirements regarding the polyurethane coatings, check out products offered by well-known coating manufacturers.

I recommend: Metal Coatings Corp. is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane coating products. Another major manufacturer of polyurethane coatings is Scorpion Protective Coatings. Tnemec is a reputable polyurethane coating supplier that provides a wide range of coatings including urethane coatings. Star Bronze Company, a reputable manufacturer of coatings, provides a variety of urethane wood finishes.

Buy polyurethane coatings from reputable distributors

You can buy polyurethane coatings from leading distributors that supply a wide variety of polyurethane coating products.

I recommend: You can buy a polyurethane coating at Ellsworth Adhesives, a reputable distributor of polyurethane coatings and adhesives. Another leading distributor of polyurethane coatings is Creative Coatings. In addition, you can also check out the product line of Chesapeake Bay Coatings, another major polyurethane coating supplier.

Buy customized polyurethane coatings from reputable manufacturers

If standard coating products available on the market do not fulfill your requirements, opt for customized polyurethane coatings from leading manufacturers.

I recommend: You can buy a customized polyurethane coating at APV Engineered Coatings, a reputable custom manufacturer of polyurethane coatings. Another major custom manufacturer of polyurethane coatings is Specialty Coatings, a division of Specialty Coatings/ FluidAire.

Buy an industrial polyurethane adhesive from reputable suppliers

You can buy a premium polyurethane adhesive, a polyurethane construction adhesive or a polyurethane foam adhesive from various suppliers that offer a range of adhesives and coating products.

I recommend: Daubert Chemical Company provides a wide range of polyurethane adhesives including water-borne adhesives for better heat-resistant bonding. Another leading supplier of polyurethane adhesives is Adhesive Bonding Solutions. In addition, you can also buy a polyurethane adhesive at C.R.Laurence Co., another major supplier of polyurethane adhesives.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Do not expose a polyurethane foam coating to higher ultraviolet radiation, as it promotes chemical reactions in the foam and can destroy the foam structure.