Start a Profitable Business by Spraying Polyurethane
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Spraying polyurethane may sound too complicated for the average person looking to start a new business...but it's not. Instead, a couple of days of training will open a world of opportunity for getting a business started or adding revenue to an existing one.
According to ArmorThane, a manufacturer of chemicals and equipment, the variety of polyurethane dealers is extensive. These can be broadly categorized into automotive and marine, construction, industrial, and manufacturing. Truck bed liner spraying is probably the most well known of applications, but the same protective characteristics apply to trailers, boat decks and hulls, and commercial vehicles of all types. Many automotive aftermarket accessory stores add this service as a profit center.
There is also a wealth of spraying opportunities for both residential and commercial construction and industrial settings. For an example, a commercial floor cleaning business gains a lucrative advantage by offering protective and decorative floor coatings to customers, such as coating library entrances, courthouse steps, showrooms, warehouses, restaurant kitchen areas and more. General contractors add outdoor weather-proofing to decks, retaining walls, foundations and parking lots while landscape businesses offer specialty projects such as seamless, sprayed-in fish ponds, decorative pool decking and waterfalls and other unique features.
Manufacturers make great products even better with permanent, durable, weather-proof protection. Adding a protective coating as part of the manufacturing process can provide a unique selling advantage over competitors. Here are a few ideas: coat outdoor stadium speaker cabinets and crates for moving musical equipment and stage shows to make them virtually indestructible. Build theatrical props and displays from styrene or Styrofoam then add the permanent cover. Add polyurethane coating to dog kennels and animal habitats at the zoo for easy cleaning.
What makes polyurethane so desirable are the powerful properties which occur when two chemicals are combined using specialized equipment. It is more durable than rubber and remains flexible in all weather conditions, no softening in heat or becoming brittle in cold since the temperature can range from -80°F to 280°F. With a high tensile strength, it stretches 3 times its length without breaking. The chemical forms a seamless, waterproof barrier to resist leaking, corrosion, rusting and fading. High wear areas are protected against denting and scratching.
Polyurethane requires professional application controlled conditions. That's why training is the key for successful results. Hands-on instruction can be accomplished in a couple of days on location. On-going technical support should be provided by any manufacturer of the product.
To consider a spray business, begin by answering a few questions. Will this business start from scratch or be added to an existing one? Will this fit into a workshop location or go mobile to the project?
If spraying polyurethane fits the business plan, the good news is that it is very affordable compared to most start-up businesses. When discussing equipment with the polyurethane manufacturer, make certain that you can build a package that is based specifically on your intended applications. This keeps your initial investment lower and prevents waste. When selecting a supplier, also make certain that there are no franchise fees or royalties that reduce profit. From there, opportunities become endless.
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Author Resource:-
Julie Short is a free-lance writer on business issues. ArmorThane is an expert on polyurethane products and equipment and supplies dealers worldwide, http://www.armorthane.com.
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Jessie Stone
Submitted
2011-01-24 02:02:42 |
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