Water-based Floorcoatings form protective glass/satin layer.
Press Release Summary:
Containing less than 50 g/L VOCs, GP 4408/4409 WB Polyurethane Gloss/Satin topcoats can be used over concrete, terrazzo, or existing coatings in flooring projects. Both breathable, low-odor, waterborne polyurethane floor topcoats are chemically resistant and exhibit UV stability. Light foot traffic is acceptable within 8 hr for 4408 and 6 hr for 4409, and both products offer water-based cleanup and custom color tinting.
Original Press Release:
General Polymers 4408/4409 Waterbased Polyurethane Floorcoatings Introduced By Sherwin-Williams
Low-VOC gloss and satin topcoats offer durable protection CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 21, 2009) - Sherwin-Williams introduces two breathable, low-odor, waterborne polyurethane floor topcoats containing less than 50 g/L volatile organic compounds. GP 4408/4409 WB Polyurethane Gloss/Satin topcoats can be used over concrete, terrazzo or existing coatings in flooring projects where a durable gloss or satin finish is desired. Typical applications include light manufacturing, garages, auto service areas and hangars. These coatings can also be tinted to unlimited custom colors. "Now our customers can color match these topcoats at their local Sherwin-Williams store," said Brad Rossetto, Vice President Marketing, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings. "And they'll be pleased with the inherent hardness of these products' chemistry - combined with the ease to apply of a water-based system." In 24-hour exposure tests, the aliphatic urethanes proved chemically resistant, showing no effect from a wide variety of liquids such as 10 percent bleach solution, 25 percent phosphoric acid solution and cleaners such as Saf-Kleen and Vesphene. Other features include water cleanup, UV stability, and low odor over their long working time. Light foot traffic is acceptable in eight hours (4408) and six hours (4409). Sherwin-Williams is a global protective and marine coatings company that delivers smarter asset protection and unmatched service and specification support to its customers from 5,500 locations worldwide. From alkyds to zincs, the company offers a complete line of time-tested, high performance coatings and systems to combat corrosion, supported by the largest group of NACE-certified coatings inspectors in the industry. With more than 140 years in business and a culture of product innovation, Sherwin-Williams today is the single source of supply for coatings solutions made to your specifications and delivered on time, every time.
