Polyurethane is any kind of a polymer that has organic units joined together by carbonate links. Polyurethane is very flexible material that is manmade. Polyurethane can be used as paint, cotton, rubber, metal, and even wood. It can just about be used on anything and everything. Polyurethane can come in many forms like fiberglass, soft like foam, and as a liquid. The material can bounce and even be very sticky. The material is used in kid’s toys and is being used in all kinds of technology.

The material can be used in a hard form like plastic. Polyurethane plastic has many applications of use. Polyurethane plastic has been used in toys for kids and automobiles for adults. Its strong nature makes it ideal for safety. Polyurethane can also take the form of polyurethane foam. Foam, also has many different kinds of applications. The foam option allows for construction workers to use rigid foam insulation in the construction of homes. The foam comes in panels that are placed into place and don’t have to be rolled out or sprayed. If construction workers like the spray form of insulation then they are in luck. Polyurethane can also be made into spray insulation. Polyurethane spray foam has many applications. It is used in homes to insulate areas for warmth. It can also be used to seal up a hard to reach area in a crack or behind an unmovable wall. Polyurethane can also be used as a coating agent. Polyurethane coating is used by many people. After the completion of a wood working project, wood workers will use the polyurethane coat stain is one option. The stain is absorbed into the wood fibers and gives a protective coat to a masterpiece.



Polyurethane is an invention that has stood the test of time. The process in manufacturing the material has been worked on for decades and has been perfected to the point where the material has a wide application usage. For your next project take the time to notice if polyurethane is being used. If so you are using a reliable material.