MMA Fastest Flooring solution

2hr cure times allow fast return to use

Methmethylacrylate is a super fast cure acrylic monomer flooring resin that allows fast install and return to use for both decorative and performance coatings

MMA Carpark coating
Flake floor

MMA FLAKE

MMA Flake is an attractive decorative floor coating system suitable for a wide range of applications

  • Fast install and return to use.
  • Very durable.
  • Decorative
  • Suitable for foot & wheeled traffic.
Non slip urethane cement floor

MMA SLIP-RESIST

MMA Slip-Resist is a system for wet areas and manufacturing areas that have spills of water and other liquids.

  • Fast install and return to use.
  • Very durable.
  • Varied slip reduction options
  • Suitable for foot & wheeled traffic.
E-Quartz granite

MMA QUARTZ

MMA Quartz is a very durable and decorative non-slip surface made with MMA resin and coloured quartz.

  • Fast install and return to use.
  • Very durable.
  • Decorative
  • Suitable for foot & wheeled traffic.

1. Systems information

  • The MMA systems consist of  a primer coat, a body coat, optional decorative media and one or more top coats.
  • Each coat takes roughly 45 minutes to 1.5 hours to dry before the following coat can be applied.
  • The floor is ready for use after about 2 hours - can be wet after 3-4 hours

2. Pros and Cons of MMA

Pros

  • It's very fast to install - after preparation, 3 coats can be applied in about 4 hours and ready for light use after 2hours cure.
  • MMA can be applied as a thin coating system, or up to 6mm thick for a super durable floor topping.
  • Can be installed with a more flexible membrane layer for waterproofing.
  • Suitable for a wide range of flooring and concrete coating situations, from decorative public spaces to heavy duty processing areas and factory floors.
  • Offer very good abrasion and chemical resistance.
  • Is UV stable - does not discolour or dergade with UV light.

Cons

  • Smell - this product has a strong acrylic smell - it's not harmfull and does go quickly, but it's strong.
  • The cured resin does not have a strong resistance to solvents.

3. Is MMA the right choice?

Floor Masters offer a wide range of resin flooring solutions, so we can also offer unbiased advice about which products and systems are best for your situation.

One product is not right for every floor!

If we're looking for the best solution, we need to need to understand the most important characteristics.

MMA's main selling point is speed of installation and cure.  It's also UV stable, so won't discolour under UV light.

Polyaspartic is also fast, with recoat times about 30 mins slower each coat and ready for light use in 3-4 hours (vehicle traffic in 14 hour).  Polyaspartic has the highest abrasion and heat resistance. Polyaspartic is also UV stable, and it does not smell like MMA does.

Epoxy is another option, but it's slow to set and cure.  Typically 1 coat per day.  The resin cost of epoxy is a lot less, but the time to install is longer (more labour cost). Special primers allow epoxy to be applied to floors with moisture issues.  Epoxy will discolour with UV exposure.

Comparison of features of Epoxy, Polyaspartic and MMA

Feature Epoxy Polyaspartic MMA (Methyl Methacrylate)
Cure Time 24-48 hours 2-4 hours 1-2 hours
Recoat Time 12-24 hours 1-2 hours 45-90 minutes
Application Temperature 10-32°C -34-60°C -10-38°C
UV Resistance Moderate (will yellow over time) (*1) Excellent (resists yellowing) Good (some yellowing over time)
Durability High (good for heavy traffic) (*2) Very High (superior abrasion resistance) High (resists cracking and chipping)
Chemical Resistance (*3) Good (resists many chemicals) Excellent (resists a wide range of chemicals and solvents) Excellent (high resistance to many chemicals, but few solvents)
Flexibility Low to Moderate High Moderate
Adhesion Excellent (strong bond to concrete) Excellent (good bond to concrete, better with epoxy primer) Excellent (strong bond to various substrates)
Thickness 0.1-5 mm 0.1-0.5 mm 0.5-6 mm
Slip Resistance Moderate (can be improved with additives) Moderate (can be improved with additives) Moderate (can be improved with additives)
Odor During Application Low to Moderate (we don’t often use solvent based) Low to Moderate (less odor) High (strong, pungent odor)
Return to Service 2-3 days light access – 7 days full cure 2-4hrs light access, 24-48 hours full cure 1-2  hours light use, 3-4hrs full cure
Lifespan 5-10 years (depending on traffic and maintenance) 10-15 years (higher durability and resistance) 5-10 years (depending on traffic and maintenance)
Cost (*4) Moderate Higher (due to faster cure and higher durability) Higher (due to fast cure time and chemical resistance)

N.B. There can be major variations between product formulations, especially from different manufacturers

(*1) Light colour epoxies will amber (yellow) quickly.  Some epoxies have UV absorbers, but like sunscreen. these deplete and stop being effective.

(*2) Epoxy can be applied very thin to very thick.  The thicker the coating the more impact resistance.

(*3) Chemical resistance can be very specific, always check with the product manufacturer for compatibility.

(*4)  Each resin type can have a wide price range depending on system used (thickness, # of coats, decorative media ….). Epoxy is the cheapest resin, then MMA, with Polyaspartic being the most costly.  But the system prices are closer together because of the time savings of the faster resins requiring less site visits and faster completion.

 

You should talk to one of our experts, explain how the area will be used with consideration for abrasion, heat, impact, chemical exposure, UV and aesthetic preferences.  We can give you some options. 

 

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