Adhesion –
Adheres to multiple substrates: concrete, wood, metal, non-glazed tiles.
applicator skill level –
Describes applicator’s level of skill and experience, including knowledge of resinous coatings, KRETUS® knowledge and training, on-site supervision, and understanding of project overview (see skill level comparison in Applicator Skill Level Chart)
anti-micRObial –
Stops bacterial and fungal growth
Chemical Resistant –
Resists chemical spills and cleaners (see complete list in KRETUS® Chemical Resistance Guide)
Cold Cure –
Can be applied at or above 40°F
damaged concrete –
≥ 1/16″ cracks
Elongation –
Resists damage and cracking when stretches
EZ Clean –
Requires little effort to maintain (see KRETUS® Maintenance & Cleaning Guide)
extreme temp resistance –
Withstands extremely cold and/or hot working temperatures
Flexibility –
Has high elasticity
Freeze cure –
Can be applied at or above -20°F
Green building –
Eligible for LEED points, produced in California from partially recycled materials
Green concrete –
7-28 days old
Heavy abuse –
High risk of gouges or other damage to flooring caused by dragged, dropped, or falling objects. Examples include but are not limited to >5,000-pound machines/loads; loose nails in full or empty pallets; rocks, salt, and other road debris; studded or chained tires; metal wheels
Heavy duty –
Meets either heavy abuse, heavy vehicle traffic, heavy traffic flow, or heavy foot traffic
Heavy foot traffic –
500+ people/day
Heavy traffic flow –
High risk of wear from continuously moving, abrupt stop-and-start, repeated traffic patterns
Heavy vehicle traffic –
High risk of wear from continuously moving, abrupt stop-and-start, repeated traffic patterns
Heavy vehicle Traffic –
Heavy-duty vehicles (6 or more tires, GVWR* >26,000 lbs.), 500+ vehicles/day
High Traffic –
Stands up to vehicle traffic and continuous pedestrian traffic
hot tire resistant –
Curbs delamination caused by hot tires
Impact –
Fortifies against damage from dropped tools
Light abuse –
Low risk of gouges or other damage of gouges or other damage to flooring caused by dragged, dropped, or falling objects. Examples include but are not limited to >5,000-pound machines/loads; loose nails in full or empty pallets; rocks, salt, and other road debris; studded or chained tires; metal wheels
Light duty –
Meets either light abuse, light vehicle traffic, light traffic flow, or light foot traffic
Light foot traffic –
<500 ppl/day
Light traffic flow –
Low risk of of wear from continuously moving, abrupt stop-and-start, repeated traffic patterns
Light vehicle traffic –
Light-duty vehicles (GVWR* <10,000 lbs), <500 vehicles/day
Low odor –
Has zero to low VOC—no offensive odor during application and cure
Low maintenance –
Is easy to clean without harmful or abrasive chemicals; can be repaired or re-topcoated with little to no visual change or weakening of the overall system
Low Shine –
Decreases glare and sheen
Low Traffic –
Ideal for common pedestrian traffic patterns
magnetic or magnetically receptive –
Has magnetic properties
Medium Abuse –
Medium risk of gouges or other damage to flooring caused by dragged, dropped, or falling objects. Examples include but are not limited to >5,000-pound machines/loads; loose nails in full or empty pallets; rocks, salt, and other road debris; studded or chained tires; metal wheels
Medium duty –
Meets either medium abuse, medium vehicle traffic, medium traffic flow, or medium foot traffic
Medium foot traffic –
<500 ppl/day
Medium traffic flow –
Medium risk of wear from continuously moving, abrupt stop-and-start, repeated traffic patterns
Medium vehicle traffic –
Medium-duty vehicles (GVWR* 10,001-26,000 lbs), <500 vehicles/day
Moisture vapor Resistant –
Reduces moisture vapor emissions
New concrete –
28 days to ≤ 5 years old
Old Concrete –
≥ 5 years old
Responsive Design –
Allows owners and end users to easily swap out tiles or redesign the floor without damaging the system
Scratch Resistant –
Conceals minor scratches
Stain Resistant –
Withstands exposure to household chemicals and food/drink items (see complete list in KRETUS® Chemical Resistance Guide)
Thermal Shock Resistance-
Protects areas against extreme temperatures and sudden, rapid changes in temperature from one extreme to another
UV Resistant –
Protects against deterioration and discoloration from intense lighting and sun exposure
Water Proofing –
Protects surfaces and underlying areas from water intrusion
*GVWR –
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles is defined by Federal Highway Administration (https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop10014/long_f21.htm)