As the former president of a Bellflower, California-based marine products company, Gerald Thermos possesses some familiarity with the development and engineering of advanced chemical systems. Gerald Thermos’ company primarily formulated its products from polyurea and urethane. Developed more than 30 years ago, polyurea is an easily applied polymer technology that is used to line, coat, and seal joints on steel and concrete.
Polyurea has particular advantages over traditional covering materials such as epoxy, fiberglass, and paint because of its fast-set characteristics and durability in protecting against abrasion and corrosion. It is also ideal as a hard-coat protective layer over polystyrene, with specific uses in architectural molded fascia. In addition to structural enhancement and decoration utilizations, polyurea makes an excellent waterproofing material. It can be shaped or molded simply by spraying it within a mold and performs well within a wide range of temperatures and in humid environments. To maximize polyurea’s superior properties, contractors need to prepare the surface properly and follow standard quality control protocols.
Polyurea has particular advantages over traditional covering materials such as epoxy, fiberglass, and paint because of its fast-set characteristics and durability in protecting against abrasion and corrosion. It is also ideal as a hard-coat protective layer over polystyrene, with specific uses in architectural molded fascia. In addition to structural enhancement and decoration utilizations, polyurea makes an excellent waterproofing material. It can be shaped or molded simply by spraying it within a mold and performs well within a wide range of temperatures and in humid environments. To maximize polyurea’s superior properties, contractors need to prepare the surface properly and follow standard quality control protocols.