ZHONGREN paint cures in 15-30 minutes, mitigating the need for lengthy closures when applying the coating to roads and intersections. Its long service life also means less frequent maintenance. ZHONGREN is an ideal choice for long stretches of highways, roads, intersections as well as dedicated bike lanes and paths. As such, it has become the preferred marking system for applications which require durability and long-term performance.
ZHONGREN is often a superior choice than thermoplastic for road marking. Here are some comparison factors to consider when selecting road marking solutions:
Bonding. ZHONGREN lasts longer because it forms a strong bond with the surface, even concrete, through chemical curing. Thermoplastic is heated before application and can be softened on hot surfaces, leading to tracking from tires.
Cracking/blemishes. ZHONGREN remains clean after application when bead embedment is correct, while thermoplastic pavement markings require flawless pavement and still tend to blemish quickly.
Longevity. ZHONGREN paint lasts as much as five years longer than most thermoplastic road marking solutions.
Safety. Thermoplastic powders require heating to ranges between 400-450 °F before applying to liquify the powder, risking burns to personnel. ZHONGREN is ready for cold application, making the marking system safer.
Priming. When applying thermoplastic to concrete, the surface requires priming. ZHONGREN allows for direct application to concrete and asphalt surfaces with minimal preparation.
Color variety. Thermoplastic paints have limited color options, while ZHONGREN road marking paints have a broader range of custom colors are available.
Application temperatures. ZHONGREN has a range of options when it comes to catalyst concentrations. The mixture is adjustable to increase or decrease the cure speed in combinations. Ratios of 1:1, 98:2, 4:1 are common combinations of ZHONGREN. These mixing ratios allow ZHONGREN to be applied quickly in hot and cold temperatures, and even freezing conditions. Thermoplastic paint cannot be applied in freezing temperatures.
