Is Polyurea More Expensive than Other Coatings?
Chemline, a trusted industry supplier for nearly 30 years calls polyurea “the premium coating option.” Due to this status as a premium option, the most common issue with polyurea is the high price point.
However, the utility of polyurea coatings is revealed in its long-term performance and effectiveness of the product. This can be installed in one-day but will last 15+ years.
In contrast to other flooring options, polyurea coatings won’t entail recurring replacement or expensive regular maintenance. When looked at over a 15-year timeline, polyurea coatings cost more upfront, but less over time.
Here’s what the common lifespan of garage flooring options looks like:
- Concrete Overlay: 2-3 years
- Professional Epoxy: 3-5 years
- 2-Layer Polyaspartic: 3-5 years
- 100% Pure Polyurea: 15 years
The average cost of 2-car garage installation (525 sq ft):
- Concrete Overly: $4,200
- Professional Epoxy: $3,675
- 2-Layer Polyaspartic: $3,400
- 100% Polyurea: $5,500
Cost over 5 years (based on lifespan):
- Concrete Overlay: $8,400
- Professional Epoxy: $7,350
- 2-Layer Polyaspartic: $6,800
- 100% Pure Polyurea: $5,500
Cost over 15 years:
- Concrete Overlay: $16,800
- Professional Epoxy: $11,025
- 2-Layer Polyaspartic: $13,600
- 100% Pure Polyurea: $5,500
As you can see, over a period of 5 years and 15 years, polyurea costs far less than other flooring options. For a space where you are looking for your floor to last for the long haul, investing in polyurea just makes sense.