A method comprises providing a liner to at least a portion of at least one surface, the liner comprising the product of reaction of (a) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polythiocarbamates, and combinations thereof; and (b) at least one polymerizable reactive diluent; wherein the surface comprises at least one inorganic mineral other than a metal or a glass, with the proviso that the surface is a surface other than a trafficable surface.