Polyurethane products are both versatile and durable. Polyurethane manufacturers create a large variety of products to assist many different industries. Polyurethane is best known as a sealant for wood flooring. It can also be used in insulation and molding. It does not matter what your company uses polyurethane for, there are distributors available and ready to ship you polyurethane products.

There are three ways to purchase polyurethane. Buy greener products such as water based polyurethane that are better for the environment. Obtain traditional products, such as oil based polyurethane, that are familiar to your company. Another option is to purchase polyurethane foam. When your company needs polyurethane, consider if you want to be more environmentally friendly or choose to trust the old products. Also select the type of polyurethane you require: foam or liquid.

1. Be environmentally conscious with water based polyurethane.

2. Buy traditional oil based polyurethane.

3. Fill and insulate with polyurethane foam.

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Think 'green' with water based polyurethane

Polyurethane manufacturers now provide a more environmentally friendly version of polyurethane, in their water based options. Water based polyurethane is the most environmentally friendly of all polyurethane products and still works as well the oil based version.

I recommend: Buy water based clear polyurethane online at WholeSale Industrial Supply. Castle Wholesalers is a licensed distributor of Minwax water based polyurethane. Fujian Sannong Calcium Carbonate Co. carries water based polyurethane in 55 gallon barrels.

Use traditional oil based polyurethane sealant

Many customers or clients choose traditional polyurethane coating products. These oil based polyurethane products are durable and long lasting. Most polyurethane distributors carry at least one type of oil based polyurethane.

I recommend: Buy oil based polyurethane coating at wholesale prices online from Crisman Hardwood Flooring Company. Ideal TrueValue Home Center provides a variety of oil based polyurethane in aerosol or liquid forms. Purchase raw and oil based polyurethanes at Everchem Urethanes.

Insulate or fill objects with polyurethane foam

Polyurethane foam expands when sprayed in an area and covers the area with high quality insulation. Polyurethane foam is also used in other industries to make molds and fill items. The foam hardens quickly and creates a high density surface.

I recommend: BubbleandFoamPackaging.com carries a wide variety of polyurethane foam packing supplies. Tiger Foam carries spray foam kits in their online store. Fomo Foam provides spray polyurethane foam in various kits for a variety of uses.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Polyurethane products create a vaporous odor when used. Always wear a face mask when using polyurethane. Also make sure the area is well ventilated.