What is PU Paint?

We've had a lot of correspondence asking about PU Paint, so we thought instead of emailing back individually, we'd create a blog to tell you.

Polyurethane paint, sometimes referred to as PU Paint or PUP, gives a tough gloss protective finish for your DIY project and can be applied to almost any surface. There are several types of polyurethane paints, but the one we mainly refer to is the two part Polyurethane paint rather than pre-mixed PU Paint supplied in spray cans.

Polyurethane paint is resistant to solvent spillages and have a good impact resistance, so are ideal for garages, workshops, utility rooms, balconies etc. Commercially they are good for dance floors, gym floors, warehouses and other floors which take a lot of punishment.

Water based polyurethane coatings are used for painting anything from painting aircraft, cars, boats, marine and industrial equipment.

We hope this answers your questions!

Polyurethane is available in many colours as well as clear.

Warning

Due to the strength of the solvent fumes, use plenty of ventilation when working with polyurethane paints. PU Paint is extremely flammable so never use near a naked flame. Always wear proper eye protection and avoid skin contact for prolonged periods.

Buy Elastic Polyurethane Balcony Coating

Amazing tough high build epoxy coating for walls and floors. Silk Gloss. Can be used on any surface including damp concrete to get a tough coloured hard wearing finish.

Any colour from the RAL colour matching system you like at no extra cost within 24 hours. Water based and very very easy to use.

Just state the colour you require when ordering, and we will tint the product to your choice. Use this product for all locations where you require a hard wearing dust free coating. It can be used to paint over screeds, concrete, timber, plasterboard, bitumen, tarmac, most other paints.

• Very Fast drying
• No primer needed
• Clean tools with water
• Silk finish
• Solvent free
• Very easy to apply
• Good chemical resistance
• Slip resistant additive available

How to apply the paint

1. Clean up the floor, remove dust, oil or grease which may reduce the bond.
2. Open the base and hardener components using pliers.
3. Thoroughly mix the two together.
4. Apply by short pile roller to the floor.
5. Clean tools with water.

The paint will be touch dry in 2 hours and ready for foot traffic in 8 hours.

Normally 2 coats is advised for the best finish. Allow to dry between coats.