Glossary

Adheres to multiple substrates: concrete, wood, metal, non-glazed tiles.

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).

Stops bacterial and fungal growth.

Resists chemical spills and cleaners (see complete list in KRETUS® Chemical Resistance Guide).

Can be applied at or above 40°F.

≥ 1/16″ cracks.

Resists damage and cracking when stretched.

Requires little effort to maintain (see KRETUS® Maintenance & Cleaning Guide).

Withstands extremely cold and/or hot working temperatures.

Has high elasticity.

Can be applied at or above -20°F.

Eligible for LEED points, produced in California from partially recycled materials.

7-28 days old.

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.

Meets either heavy abuse, heavy vehicle traffic, heavy traffic flow, or heavy foot traffic.

500+ people/day.

High risk of wear from continuously moving, abrupt stop-and-start, repeated traffic patterns.

Heavy-duty vehicles (6 or more tires, GVWR* >26,000 lbs.), 500+ vehicles/day.

Stands up to vehicle traffic and continuous pedestrian traffic.

Curbs delamination caused by hot tires.

Fortifies against damage from dropped tools.

Low 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.

Meets either light abuse, light vehicle traffic, light traffic flow, or light foot traffic.

<500 ppl/day.

Low risk of wear from continuously moving, abrupt stop-and-start, repeated traffic patterns.

Light-duty vehicles (GVWR* <10,000 lbs), <500 vehicles/day.

Has zero to low VOC—no offensive odor during application and cure.

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.

Decreases glare and sheen.

Ideal for common pedestrian traffic patterns.

Has magnetic properties.

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.

Meets either medium abuse, medium vehicle traffic, medium traffic flow, or medium foot traffic.

<500 ppl/day.

Medium risk of wear from continuously moving, abrupt stop-and-start, repeated traffic patterns.

Medium-duty vehicles (GVWR* 10,001-26,000 lbs), <500 vehicles/day.

Reduces moisture vapor emissions.

28 days to ≤ 5 years old.

≥ 5 years old.

Allows owners and end users to easily swap out tiles or redesign the floor without damaging the system.

Conceals minor scratches.

Withstands exposure to household chemicals and food/drink items (see complete list in KRETUS® Chemical Resistance Guide).

Protects areas against extreme temperatures and sudden, rapid changes in temperature from one extreme to another.

Protects against deterioration and discoloration from intense lighting and sun exposure.

Protects surfaces and underlying areas from water intrusion.

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).