Frequently asked questions

Our coatings are sold and supported through a nationwide distributor network. Use our distributor map to find your nearest source, or contact our sales team and we'll connect you with the right partner for your project.

Enter any 5-digit US ZIP code and we rank every authorized location by straight-line distance from it, closest first. The map pans to your results and flags them. Distances are approximate — call ahead to confirm stock and hours before you drive.

Polymer Nation serves the entire United States, and our network is expanding. Contact us with your ZIP and project details — we'll connect you with the right authorized source and the specification support to go with it.

Authorized distributors carry compatible Polymer Nation primers, base coats, and topcoats so you can source a full, specified coating system from one local source.

Start on our Become a Distributor page. Tell us about your business and market, and our team will follow up about carrying the Polymer Nation line.

From food & beverage and healthcare to aerospace, manufacturing, hospitality, and residential garages, our systems are specified across a wide range of markets. See Markets for industry-specific recommendations.

Yes. The industries shown are where our systems are most often specified, but the same coating chemistries are engineered to conditions, not labels. Tell us about your environment and we'll spec a system to its traffic, chemical exposure, and sanitation needs.

No. We match the build-up to each environment — a brewery floor, a hospital corridor, and an aerospace hangar face very different demands, so the resin, thickness, and finish are selected accordingly.

Yes. Alongside resinous floor systems we offer wall coatings for sanitary and high-wash-down environments where surfaces need to be seamless and easy to clean.

Yes. Our Colors page shows the standard palette, and our team can provide physical color cards and samples on request. Custom color matching is available for many systems through our sales team.

Every Polymer Nation system can be tinted to your specification. If you don't see your color in the library, request a custom match and our team will work from your target.

Use the swatches as a guide for direction and family selection. Final color should always be confirmed against a physical sample on your substrate.

Every product page includes its specifications and a downloadable technical data sheet, and our Resources center collects the full document library — TDS, SDS, and application guides — in one place.

Every file opens as a downloadable PDF in a new browser tab, so you can view it, save it or attach it to a submittal.

Documents are grouped by type — Technical Data Sheets (filterable by product series), system build sheets, and install, detail and reference guides. Use the search box to jump straight to a name or product code.

Not every document is posted here. Contact our tech-service team and we'll send the SDS, data sheet or system guide you're after and help you spec the right product.

Yes — Polymer Nation products are formulated and manufactured in-house at our Waukegan, Illinois facility, drawing on more than 150 years of combined coatings experience within our ranks.

Yes — technical support is included with every Polymer Nation system. Reach our team with questions on products, specifications, or system selection.

We do. Beyond product, we provide application guidance, system specifications, and contractor resources so installations are done right the first time. Reach out to our team to get started.

High moisture levels (above 75% RH) can lead to moisture vapor transmission, causing coatings to blister or disbond as moisture turns into a caustic liquid beneath the surface. Proper moisture testing and vapor barriers are essential.

Four common moisture testing methods exist: ASTM D 4263 (Plastic Sheet Method) identifies surface moisture but lacks quantitative accuracy; Moisture Meters measure comparative levels up to 2 inches deep without precise results; ASTM F-1869 (Calcium Chloride Test) measures moisture emission rates at surface level; ASTM F 2170 (Relative Humidity Test) provides deeper slab readings and is more reliable for determining actual moisture content.

Acceptable moisture levels range from 75-85% RH depending on the coating system. For calcium chloride tests, acceptable results typically fall between 3-5 pounds of moisture per 1,000 sq. ft. in 24 hours.

A proper vapor barrier should be installed beneath the slab, and a moisture mitigation system may be necessary before applying low-permeable coatings.

Existing coatings must be tested for compatibility. If adhesion is confirmed, the surface should be mechanically abraded to remove gloss and cleaned thoroughly before applying the new coating.

Common methods include orbital sanding (36-60 grit), diamond grinding, and shot-blasting. Dust removal and solvent wiping are critical to achieving proper adhesion.

No, incompatible coatings may cause delamination. Always test a small area before full application.

Possible causes include poor ventilation or excessive humidity (>75% RH) during application, cold surface temperatures below 50 degrees F during curing, chemical exposure before full cure (most coatings require 7 days to fully cure), and improper mixing of components.

Improve air circulation, allow proper cure time, and consider reapplying a topcoat after proper surface abrasion.

Causes include incomplete mixing of colorants before adding the hardener, different batch numbers of colorants leading to variations, and UV exposure causing color shifts over time.

Thoroughly mix colorants before adding hardener and blend batches together ('boxing') to ensure uniformity.

Wrinkles may result from excess solvent use during mixing, application over incompatible surfaces or high temperatures before curing, and cold substrate temperatures causing contraction during curing.

Sand or grind down the imperfections, remove dust, and reapply the coating properly.

Common causes include improper mixing of resin and hardener leading to weak curing, poor maintenance practices such as neglecting regular cleaning, and soft concrete substrates which reduce coating performance.

Use methods like the Simple Cup Adhesion Test or ACI-503 Bond Test to verify substrate quality.

For widespread issues, remove the entire system and reapply from a clean substrate. For smaller areas, remove the damaged section, prepare the surface, and patch with the same coating system.

Possible reasons include lint from roller sleeves (always use lint-free rollers), inadequate surface cleaning, poorly mixed additives, and frozen product usage (always store coatings above freezing temperatures).

Always wear safety goggles, gloves, and respiratory protection when handling chemicals. Follow all manufacturer guidelines and safety data sheets.