We Explain Methyl-Methacrylate Flooring For You
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This blog will explore Methyl-Methacrylate, including what it is, the characteristics of the material as well as the benefits of it, and what factors you should consider when hoping to use this compound on your floor.
What is Methyl-Methacrylate Flooring
Methyl-Methacrylate is an organic compound that is a dual system polymer. It’s typically used as a commercial and industrial floor coating material. As it is resistant to weak alkalis and acids, it’s widely considered to be one of the better flooring materials. It’s typically fast curing, impermeable material that can be applied at low temperatures. It’s favoured by many also because of its versatility in terms of both design and applicability.
This material works so well due to its monolithic structure. This means that it fuses previous flooring systems to become incredibly durable.
What are the Benefits of Methyl-Methacrylate
There are many benefits of using Methyl-Methacrylate flooring. These include being able to cure rapidly and at low temperatures. Here, we will detail the full benefits of using MMA for your flooring needs.
MMA is incredibly fast curing. Most Methyl-Methacrylate floors can tolerate foot traffic within 60-minutes of application. Plus, it normally only requires two hours of curing before being exposed to chemical and mechanical loads.
It can cure at low temperatures. This means there is no need for excess heat when applying MMA floors. These floor systems can be applied at very low temperatures, so these floor types are ideal for cold storage areas. Temperatures can be as low as between 20-30 degrees centigrade.
The product is both age and weather resistant. One of the key benefits of using MMA flooring is its incredible resistance to both light and UV radiation. When choosing this compound for your floor, you can expect a long service life.
The compound is durable. MMA flooring has very high scratch resistance and can stand temperatures up to 70 degrees centigrade. Plus, it has a robust chemical-resistance profile. It is especially favoured in the food processing industry due to its ability to resist many acids, including organic acids.
It’s also very versatile. MMA is often available in a wide range of decorative colours. While it typically has a low-glare satin matt finish, you can customise this to include a PVA flake or a quartz blend. Whatever design elements you require, this material is likely to be able to do it.
What To Consider When Choosing MMA
As with any building material or product, there are some aspects you should consider before choosing it for your floor. These elements include the cost of the product. While it is more costly than other floor types, like epoxy, it is much more durable and long-lasting, plus much quicker to install. These are essential considerations to make when selecting your floor type.
It’s also worth considering ample ventilation when installing this flooring type. The MMA material does emit a rancid smell while curing – but more pressing is that these fumes can be dangerous to inhale. So, during the curing process, make sure that plenty of windows are open, plus everyone is wearing the correct protective equipment.
Install Your Methyl-Methacrylate Flooring with a Company You Trust
It needs to be installed by a specialist. As it’s considered a specialist product, and because of its speedy curing process, someone who is authorised and licensed will need to install the material. So, it is crucial to find a contractor that has experience with this type of flooring. Bavap Industrial Floor Coatings has over 40 years of experience with installed flooring solutions. This experience spans a range of industries, including automotive and aviation facilities, commercial kitchens, bars, breweries, food plant processing, hospitals, aged care, Prisons, and industrial and commercial warehouses.
All of our projects are compliant with Work, Health and Safety regulations; we conduct regular training on safety and have the latest safety gear for our staff. We are proud to work with return clients and offer fantastic results frequently and safe, reliable service every time.