--- title: 2 Quick Tips for a Successful Urethane Floor Installation description: When handling urethane floor installation, be it DIY or pro, pay attention to these 2 key tips to increase your odds of getting the best results possible. image: https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hubfs/Blog_Pictures/Photo_Oct_28_9_43_44_AM.jpg --- - [Knowledge Base](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com) - [(864) 855-0600](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/contact/) [![LOGO-update.png](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGO-update.png?width=319&height=58&name=LOGO-update.png "LOGO-update.png")](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/) - Industries We Serve - [Medical Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/medical-manufacturing/) - [Pharmaceutical Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/pharmaceutical-manufacturing-plants/) - [Food & Beverage](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/food-grade-floor-coatings-for-food-processing/) - [Chemical Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/extreme-chemical-resistant/) - [General Manufacturing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/general-manufacturing/) - [Commercial & Retail](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/commercial-grade-flooring-systems/) - [Stadiums & Arenas](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/concrete-deck-waterproofing-stadiums/) - [Parking Garages](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/specialty-floor-coatings-for-parking-garages/) - [Warehouses](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/warehouse-flooring-solutions/) - [Wastewater Treatment](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/wastewater-treatment/) - [Specialty Coatings](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/) - [Epoxy](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/epoxy/) - [Urethane](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/urethane/) - [Slip Resistant](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/slip-resistant/) - [Moisture Vapor Control](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/moisture-vapor-control/) - [Extreme Chemical Resistant Flooring](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/extreme-chemical-resistant/) - [USDA Approved](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/usda-approved/) - [Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD)](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/electrostatic-dissipative-esd/) - [Concrete Polishing](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/concrete-polishing/) - [Concrete Caulking & Repair](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/concrete-polishing/concrete-caulking-repair/) - [Our Polishing Method](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/concrete-polishing/our-method/) - [New Construction](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/industrial-flooring-contractors/) - [Commercial Grade Floor Coatings](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/commercial-grade-flooring-systems/) - [Parking Garages](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/specialty-floor-coatings-for-parking-garages/) - [Painting Services](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/painting-services/) - [Why Choose Us](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/why-choose-us/) - [Our Method](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/specialty-coatings/our-method/) - [Our Work](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/our-work/) - [Request a Quote](https://www.cpcfloorcoatings.com/contact/) # 2 Quick Tips for a Successful Urethane Floor Installation Posted by [Jamie Gillespie](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/author/jamie-gillespie) on Oct 10, 2018 11:38:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![urethane floor coatings](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Pictures/Photo_Oct_28_9_43_44_AM.jpg?width=320&name=Photo_Oct_28_9_43_44_AM.jpg "Photo_Oct_28_9_43_44_AM.jpg")Urethane is an excellent floor coating option for commercial and industrial projects alike. A few coats of polyurethane protects an industrial manufacturing facility’s floor, providing a smooth durable finish that has superior resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and chemical exposure. When applying a urethane coating for any project — be it DIY or a professionally-installed industrial floor coating — there are certain maxims to keep in mind. Pay attention to these two key tips for installing a urethane floor coating in order to get the best results possible: ## 1. Start with good surface prep One of the most important keys to remember about [prepping a surface for urethane floors](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/what-buyers-need-to-know-about-industrial-floor-coatings) or any floor is to thoroughly clean, dry, and strip the surface of any remaining coatings. Then, the surface must be roughened to give the new coating extra surface area to bond upon. [For concrete, any chemicals, oils or similar compounds must be removed,](https://info.cpcfloorcoatings.com/prepare-your-industrial-surface-for-professional-concrete-coating-polishing) and then the floor must be ground with a shot blaster, diamond grinder or similar apparatus before urethane application begins. ## 2. Know the difference between water and solvent-based Polyurethanes In a nutshell... **Water-based Polyurethanes** - have thinner coats - dry more quickly - may cost more - have less of an odor during application and curing **Solvent-based Polyurethanes** - have thicker coats - typically dry more slowly - are less expensive - may have a strong lingering solvent odor ### Let CPC Floor Coatings be your urethane floor installation experts! Need advice or a professional hand with your project? Let CPC make your urethane floor as beautiful as possible using our extensive knowledge and experience. 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