FORMULATION and R&D

Our Chemistry Department

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WE KNOW FLOOR COATINGS

Since 2008, UDT has been formulating and manufacturing floor coating solutions for facilities spanning many industries across the USA. As the company grew, the demands for new products greatly increased, as well. On the heels of the success of our first product, EPIC High-Performance Floor Finish, UDT started formulating and producing concrete coatings.

Konig hardness test
Conducting an internal König coating hardness test

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

At UDT, we’re committed to innovation. Whether we’re formulating a new product or improving an existing one, we dedicate enormous time, effort, and brainpower to research and development. We use state-of-the-art testing equipment to closely track product performance and identify necessary adjustments.

For example, the BYK-Gardner König hardness test measures the surface hardness of coatings by tracking how fast a swinging pendulum slows down. The longer amount of time, the harder the coating. Watch the Konig Test in use HERE.

Curious about all the tools we regularly use in the lab? Check out this informative UDT Lab Capabilities Overview Brochure.

R and D - travis
Testing US85-EXT LO on a chip-flake floor
Michelle testing
Internal Quality Control Processes

WHAT'S NEW?

The chemistry department and production team worked hard to develop our latest EPIC® High-Performance Floor Finish formula for Terrazzo, Concrete, LVT/LVP/Sheet Vinyl, VCT, Tile & Grout, and Linloeum floors.

EPIC Test on VCT
Testing EPIC on a VCT floor.