From Polyguard Products, Inc.

The use of expoy coatings, surface preparation and uses.

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Products & Services
Floor Coatings
Floor coatings are tough protective layers used in applications where heavy surface wear or corrosion is expected. Typical applications include warehouses, chemical plants, and manufacturing floors.
Roof Coatings
Roof coatings are waterproof, protective layers used in environments where wind, rain, snow and other precipitation can damage a building’s roof.  Typical applications include warehouses, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, and commercial buildings.
Wall Coatings
Wall coatings are decorative or protective layers that are applied to a building’s interior or exterior walls. They are viscous enough to avoid running and provide abrasion and environmental resistance.
Architectural Coatings
Architectural coatings include paints, sealers, and specialty coatings for floors, roofs, walls, ceilings, decks, pavement, walkways, concrete surfaces, and other building and construction applications.
Sealers and Seal Coatings
Sealers and seal coatings are used to seal surfaces or to form a barrier on a surface. They differ from sealants, which are used to seal joints or gaps between surfaces.

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