A high-performance coating for high-performing contractors

By Dani Sheehan. 

UNIFLEX® is making it easier than ever to offer the highest-performing products while providing the training and certification to back you up. 

The coatings industry has seen rapid growth in recent years, and silicone has been the favorite. Its ease of application, single-coat systems and reliable performance in ponding water situations has made it an easy choice for many contractors. But as Chris Underwood of UNIFLEX® explains, urethane technology is gaining ground. 

“Urethane is one of the higher-growing technologies in the coatings industry,” Chris shared. “It’s a smaller market because it can be difficult to use and some of them have very short shelf lives. You need to be somewhat experienced or highly trained to use them, but the performance is on another level.” 

Urethane coatings deliver superior tensile strength, elongation and durability compared to other coatings, making them a great choice when you want to offer your customers the highest level of protection. However, as Chris acknowledged, they typically require more skill and experience to apply. Some are two-part systems with short pot lives, and they must be installed correctly to ensure success. 

Urethane88™ 

UNIFLEX offers Urethane88™, a single-component aliphatic moisture-curing polyurethane coating designed for exterior commercial and industrial applications. 

Key features include: 

• High solids content (98% by weight; 78% by volume) for exceptional film build 
• Durability with superior tensile strength and elongation 
• Fast cure times – to touch in one hour, recoat in four hours and full cure in 72 hours 
• Energy performance with a bright white finish 
• VOC compliant at 134.5 g/l 

Training and support 

Because urethane requires more technical know-how, UNIFLEX also provides the education you need to get started. Programs like UNIFLEX University and hands-on training with regional sales managers ensures you learn the right techniques for application and long-term success.  

“During our UNIFLEX University events, you learn how to use these products and take a test to become a certified contractor,” Chris explained. “That certification enables you to work on warranty projects, which really sets you apart.” 

Explore Urethane88 and UNIFLEX training opportunities to see how you can expand your roofing capabilities and deliver long-lasting results for your customers.