For the food and beverage industry, Urethane coatings are the standard; providing thermal shock protection, mechanical strength, non-slip protection, and fast “return to service” times. Excellent costs per square foot installed prices make urethanes a value. Two component Acrylic Polyurethane finish coats offer improved gloss and color retention compared to epoxy. However, when used as a finish coat in conjunction with epoxy coating systems urethane coatings can provide a more long term aesthetically pleasing solution. This is especially important to areas subjected to direct or indirect sunlight.