17 · Markets
Paints, Pigments and Coatings
23 applications
Primary applications
Industrial 2K PU coatings
2K (bicomponent) polyurethane coatings are the most robust and high-performance class of industrial coatings — systems t…
Aromatic 2K PUAliphatic 2K PUHigh-solids PURead briefOEM automotive coatings (primer, basecoat, clearcoat)
The modern OEM automotive paint system consists of multiple layers applied sequentially on the production line: e-coat (…
PU primer (after e-coat)Polyester-melamine basecoat2K acrylic-PU clearcoatRead briefWaterborne PU dispersions (PUDs)
Waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are systems where pre-formed polyurethane particles are dispersed in water ra…
1K PUD2K PUDAnionic PUDRead briefIndustrial PU floors
Industrial polyurethane floors are high-performance floor coating systems applied over concrete substrates in demanding…
Self-leveling PUPU cementitious (cement + PU)Poured PU floorRead briefIndustrial PU flooring
Industrial PU floors cover applications where chemical, mechanical and hygienic performance is the main requirement. Cem…
Cementitious PU (PU/cement hybrid)Self-leveling PUDecorative PURead briefPU wood coatings (furniture and construction)
Polyurethane coatings for wood cover a broad spectrum of applications with distinct requirements and technologies: finis…
1K and 2K waterborne PUTraditional solvent-based PUUV-cure PURead briefPU coatings for plastics (soft-touch, protection)
Coatings for plastics are paint systems specifically formulated to adhere to polymeric substrates — polycarbonate, ABS,…
Flexible 2K PUSoft-touch PUPU with specific adhesion promotersRead briefMarine PU coatings (hulls and decks)
Marine coatings are coatings applied to hulls and structures of vessels (commercial ships, yachts, fishing vessels, offs…
Aliphatic 2K PU topcoatHigh-build 2K PUMultilayer zinc-rich + epoxy + PU systemRead briefPU automotive refinish coatings
Refinish (automotive repainting) is the aftermarket segment of vehicle painting — post-accident repairs, restorations, c…
2K PU refinish clearcoatBasecoat + clearcoat systems2K PU direct gloss (DG)Read briefArchitectural PU coatings for facades
Architectural facade coatings are paints applied to external surfaces of buildings — masonry, concrete, render, fiber-ce…
Waterborne elastomeric PUAliphatic 2K PU for facadesHybrid silicone-PURead brief1K single-component PU coatings
1K PU are single-component systems that cure by reacting with air moisture — simpler to apply than 2K systems (no prior…
1K PU moisture-cureRead briefMulti-use PU primers
Hybrid epoxy-PU primers offer universal adhesion to multiple substrates (carbon steel, aluminum, galvanized, concrete, t…
Universal PU epoxy-PU primersRead briefNatural leather coatings
Finishes on natural leather (footwear, bags, apparel, upholstery) increasingly use PU systems for environmental reasons…
Solventless and waterborne PU for leather finishingRead briefDecorative textured coatings
Coatings with specific textures (hammered, scratched, granulated, metallic granulated) are used in decorative architectu…
2K PU with texture additivesRead briefAnti-graffiti coatings
Urban surfaces (facades, urban furniture, trains, buses, tunnels) receive anti-graffiti coatings — formulations that pre…
Aliphatic PU with low-energy surfaceRead briefCoatings for containers and transport
Marine containers, box trucks, railway cars and transport equipment suffer extreme exposure (UV, salt spray, abrasion, i…
High-performance PU for exposed applicationsRead briefWood stains and varnishes
Stains (penetrating dyes) and varnishes for wood in residential and commercial applications use 1K PU systems that penet…
1K penetrating PU stain + varnishesRead brief
See also
Applications where this market appears as secondary.
- Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Liquid polyurethane waterproofing membranes
Liquid polyurethane membranes are applied by roller, brush or spray onto the sur…
Liquid PU membraneTwo-component PUAliphatic PU elastomerRead brief - Mobility
Automotive chassis and underbody coatings
Underbody coating (vehicle floor) and chassis points exposed to impacts and corr…
High-thickness PU spray coating2K anti-abrasion PUPVC-PU hybrid coatings (traditional underbody)Read brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Concrete repair mortars and primers with PU
Repair of aged concrete structures, damaged by rebar corrosion, or degraded in a…
PU-modified mortarPU primer for contaminated concretePU for industrial floor repairRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Anticorrosive coatings for steel structures
PU anticorrosive coatings are paint systems applied to exposed metal structures…
Aromatic 2K PU (primer/intermediate)Aliphatic 2K PU (topcoat)Complete system with zinc-rich primer + PU topcoatRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) facades
EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) is an external facade system that co…
PU adhesives for insulation board fixationAcrylic-PU final coatingHybrid PU-cementitious systemRead brief - Packaging Materials
Metal can interior coatings
Food cans (preserves, canned goods, beverages), aerosol cans (cosmetics, spray p…
Food-grade internal PU coatingsBPA-free PU systems for food contactExternal PU coatings for appearanceRead brief