Water-based polyurethane is gaining popularity as people become more aware of its benefits. The worldwide water-based polyurethane market is predicted to increase by 8.4% in the next five years.

The water-based polyurethane can do it all, from filtering damaging UV rays to providing alkali and abrasion resistance. It has a longer lifespan than oil-based coatings, lasting between 4 and 10 years.

Here’s why you should choose water-based polyurethane.

Safe to Use

To allow the urethane resin to level and create a film, oil-based polyurethane is made with toxic and highly flammable solvents. The cleaning process is also linked to acute and chronic health issues due to increased exposure to high-odor hydrocarbon solvents.

A water-based poly that is well-engineered has no hazardous chemicals. Therefore, it’s a safe and low volatile compound. 

Dries Quickly

Oil-based polyurethane will take two to three times longer to dry between applications than water-based polyurethane if all other factors, including humidity and temperature, remain constant. As a result, your process is faster as you can re-coat quickly.

You Can Add As Many Coats as You Want

You can apply as many coatings as you want with a water-based polyurethane. Want eight coats? Go for it. There is no limitation.

However, with oil-based polyurethane, you can’t add on as many layers as you want as it is prone to chipping, scratching, and sheeting after a few layers.

It’s A Compatible Substrates and Adheres Without Any Extra Effort

Water-based polyurethane is one of the most versatile compounds. It has a wide range of applications. It can easily bond well with carbon fiber, cement, stone, fiberglass, non-ferrous metal, and wood.

Oil-based polyurethane also sticks to almost everything but not itself. It means you will have to sand between applications to produce a mechanical bond with the next layer.

Easy To Apply

Water-based polyurethane is available in brush and spray varieties. Therefore, it’s easy to apply.

It also has a longer pot-life which means it stays good for a long time, and you can work with it before it becomes unusable. It’s also friendlier on your equipment due to its low solvent content.

Water-based polyurethane’s multiple advantages ensure that you get the most for your budget. Visit SiwoPUD today if you’re seeking the best polyurethane on the market.

We’ve been selling waterborne polyurethanes since 1995, and our product has various uses in leather, wood, plastics, textiles, and various other industries. We’re also known for producing high-quality for waterborne polyurethanes for industrial coatings.

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