ANGULAR VS. ROUND AGGREGATE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Why Qualideck?

  • EXPERIENCED: 30+ years manufacturing polyurethane coatings
  • PROVEN: Over 50 million square feet installed with zero failures
  • SAFE: Low VOCs, solvent free, contains no TDI, UL certified UL 723 & UL 790
  • DURABLE: Withstanding the test of time
    • 2.5 million SF Toronto Airport garage (17+ years in service)
    • US Embassy, Canada (15+ years in service)
    • AT&T, Chicago (23+ years in service)
  • QUALITY ASSURANCE: ISO 9001 + 14001
  • FASTER: Faster cure rate vs. competitive products
  • WARRANTIES: Most competitive in the industry
    • 5 Year Manufacturer’s
    • Warranty 5+5 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
    • 5 Year Joint + Several-Certified Qualideck® Applicators Only
    • 10 Year-See rep for details
  • MADE IN USA: Supports American jobs
  • ENVIRONMENTAL: LEED credits available
  • CERTIFIED: Approved/certified applicators assure quality at all levels

Superior Performance

Features & Benefits

  • Topcoat (4200 PSI, D412) Longer wearing, holds aggregate better and longer
  • Membrane elongation (1103%, D412) Prevents cracking through the topcoat

Qualideck Cut Sheet

Quick reference

Testing Description Primer Membrane Top Coat Systems
ASTM D7234 Adhesion to Substrate
ASTM D412 Tensile/Elongation
ASTM D1640 Cure Rate
ASTM D2240 ASTM D2240
ASTM D573 Heat Resistance Tensile/Elongation
ASTM D3137 Hydrolytic Stability Tensile/Elongation
ASTM D471/D412 Water Absorption
ASTM D903 Conc Adhesion
WPC TT-3 Intercoat Adhesion
ASTM C957 Chemical Resistance
ASTM C1371 Thermal Emittance
ASTM C1549 Solar Reflectance
ASTM E1980 Solar Reflectance Index
ASTM D2792 Solvent & Fuel Resistance
ASTM C501 Abrasion Resistance
ASTM D1149 Ozone Resistance
ASTM D822/G53/D412 Weather Resistance
ASTM D1004 Tear Resistance
ASTM E96 Moisture Vapor Transmission
WPC TT-4/ASTM CP57 Crack Bridging
ASTM D4541 Pull Off Adhesion
WPC TT-5/ASTM X501 Wear Resistance
ASTM C1028 Skid Resistance
ASTM C1202 Rapid Chloride Permeability
Cutaway Graphic Topcoat (372 or 582UV) 4200+ PSI tensile Membrane (252) 1103% elongation Primer (152) Concrete slab Qualideck Topcoat (372 or 582UV has a tensile strength of 4200+ PSI (D412) allowing it to hold and retain aggregate better and longer than other competitive topcoats Up to 1/8” The membrane at the point of the concrete slab allows movement and elongates, dissipating the movement as it moves upward through the topcoat, signigicantly reducing cracking through the topcoat

Who says Qualideck Polyurethane outperforms epoxies?
The data, that's who.
Did you know polyurethane actually outperforms epoxies?
You do now.

Aggregate Retention

APT Qualideck vs. Competing Epoxy Systems

Qualideck Competing Interior System Competing Exterior System
Primer Primer Primer
Membrane Membrane Membrane
Intermediate Coat Intermediate Coat Intermediate Coat
Top Coat Epoxy Epoxy
    UV-resistant Top Coat

APT Qualideck System Benefits Over Competing Epoxy Systems

Qualideck vs. Epoxy Sales Sheet

  • Proprietary urethane technology
  • Industry-leading flexibility and elongation
  • Superior aggregate retention
  • Unparalleled abrasion resistance• 2.5x stronger
  • Longer life cycle
  • More consistent wear
  • Complete system passes ASTM C957 Crack Bridging tests
  • Costs 25% less than comparable epoxy systems
honeycomb_new Regional Material: APT manufactures its products in Harmony, Pennsylvania. If your project site is within 500 miles from this location then APT products can contribute towards LEED points. Rapidly Renewable Materials Qualideck Products Q152 ≈ 44.74% Q372 ≈ 23.56% Q582 ≈ 22.58% Low Emitting Materials Qualideck Products Q152 VOC≈ 7.1 g/L Q252 VOC≈ 7.7 g/L Q372 VOC≈ 20.5 g/L Q582 VOC≈ 20.23 g/L

LEED Credits

Advanced Polymer Technology is dedicated to supplying its customers with quality products that not only possess exceptional physical properties, but also contribute to a “greener” environment. Qualideck products can help in contributing towards gaining LEED points and certification.

LEED Sheet

Regional Material:

APT manufactures its products in Harmony, Pennsylvania. If your project site is within 500 miles from this location then APT products can contribute towards LEED points.
Rapidly Renewable Materials:

Qualideck Products
Q152 ≈ 44.74%
Q372 ≈ 22.95%
Q582 ≈ 22.58%
Low Emitting Materials:

Qualideck Products
Q152 VOC ≈ 7.1 g/L
Q252 VOC ≈ 7.7 g/L
Q372 VOC ≈ 20.5 g/L
Q582 VOC ≈ 20.23 g/L

What system is right for you?

Answer a few simple question and the chart to the right will show you what system fits your needs.

What application type best describes your needs?

What is the volume of traffic?

What type of warranty do you need?

What slab type?

Will it be exposed to the sun?

What type of area is it?

Will it be exposed to the sun?

Will it be exposed to the sun?

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  Systems
Medium Duty Heavy Duty Extra Heavy Duty Extreme Duty
Primer 4 mils 4 mils 4 mils 4 mils
Membrane 25 mils 25 mils 25 mils 25 mils
Intermediate   15 mils 25 mils 30 mils
Top Coat 15 mils 15 mils 15 mils 20 mils
Sand Aggregate 10-15 lbs / 100 sf / Coat 10-15 lbs / 100 sf / Coat 10-15 lbs / 100 sf / Coat 10-15 lbs / 100 sf / Coat
Total 40 mils 55 mils 65 mils 75 mils
  Components
Q 152 Primer
Q 172 Primer
Q 252 Membrane
Q 372 Intermediate/Top Coat (Aromatic)
Q 582 UV Top Coat (Aliphatic)

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Actual colors may vary slightly color samples. Slight variations may occus due to job site conditions, mixing proportions, and installation methods. Standard colors will vary by product. Consult you Qualideck representative for further information.

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