We all want to take care of the things we own because we want those things to last. Whether that be furniture, appliances, or paint. Most people are aware that for the paint to last, you need a base coat and a top coat to lock in the paint as well as make it last.
Two-pack (2k) polyurethane is an enhanced, and durable choice for painting shutters. It looks great and is resistant to the varying conditions found in homes like heat, moisture, and stains.
TWO Pack Poly Paint
What is Polyurethane?
Polyurethane is a versatile plastic material formed by reacting a polyol with a diisocyanate or polymeric isocyanate in the presence of suitable catalysts and additives. According to American Chemistry, due to the range of polyols and the variety of disocyanates available, a wide range of materials can be produced to adapt to various application types. Two-pack poly coating is something that you can do yourself.
So, how is two-pack polyurethane paint made?
Two-pack poly coating systems have two hydroxyl groups (part A) reacting with isocyanate resin (part B). When the two elements are combined the paint will cure while setting to finish the look. Two-pack poly products can create and add a very consistent glossy finish to the paint. A benefit of two-pack poly coating is that it’s free of formaldehyde and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) which makes it sustainable as well as durable.
What are the benefits of 2 Pack Polyurethane Paint?
- Durability
- Resistance to UV, stains, cracks, warping, orange peeling, and chipping
- Excess Moisture
- Consistent temperature change
The finish is not completely indestructible, but it will make your shutters last amid climate changes and still have the same pigmented color as well as the gloss with maintenance.
Sources:
https://polyurethane.americanchemistry.com/Introduction-to-Polyurethanes/
https://www.smlmarinepaints.co.uk/polyurethanes
https://www.bcpaints.com/2k-polyurethane/
http://www.omnikote.co.uk/2_pack_polyurethane.html
