So do I have to use this in an addition to valspar's other epoxy or will this be all I need? Does this come with the acid etch solution?
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I was using this in my basement, I did two coats of the basement epoxy in grey with the flakes, then put a coat of clear down, then topped with a sanded coat of the clear. From what it says you can use it as a top coat or a sanded coat. It does not come with the acid etch solution. I did not etch the basement, just made sure there was no sealer on the cement.
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The acid etch solution is in the epoxy kit, unless you just want a shiny floor i would recommend Epoxy. you can color it to your preference and also get flakes if you like that (i didn't at first want it but turned out really good). Also if you are in California like i am - this is no longer allowed all local places pulled it from shelves and i luckily found online before they stopped shipping to california as well. Good luck!
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The type of glue that you need will be determined by the materials that you are working with. The wood glue works extremely well on porous surfaces such as wood, ceramic and fabric. I use it to build large/small dollhouses and shadowboxes and it is odorless, dries clear and any excess can be cleaned up with a damp paper towel within the first 20 minutes. However, in my experience, it does not work as well on plastic and metal. Perhaps the epoxy will work better on those surfaces? I don't like the epoxy because it has a very strong odor, oozes everywhere when you need to clamp pieces together, and is nearly impossible to get off your hands (or anything else). Hope this was helpful! The type of glue that you need will be determined by the materials that you are working with. The wood glue works extremely well on porous surfaces such as wood, ceramic and fabric. I use it to build large/small dollhouses and shadowboxes and it is odorless, dries clear and any excess can be cleaned up with a damp paper towel within the first 20 minutes. However, in my experience, it does not work as well on plastic and metal. Perhaps the epoxy will work better on those surfaces? I don't like the epoxy because it has a very strong odor, oozes everywhere when you need to clamp pieces... » Read More The type of glue that you need will be determined by the materials that you are working with. The wood glue works extremely well on porous surfaces such as wood, ceramic and fabric. I use it to build large/small dollhouses and shadowboxes and it is odorless, dries clear and any excess can be cleaned up with a damp paper towel within the first 20 minutes. However, in my experience, it does not work as well on plastic and metal. Perhaps the epoxy will work better on those surfaces? I don't like the epoxy because it has a very strong odor, oozes everywhere when you need to clamp pieces together, and is nearly impossible to get off your hands (or anything else). Hope this was helpful! « Show Less
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Donna, this kit will be able to take care of both chips....BUT you will need to apply the epoxy in about a minute or less as it will QUICKLY hardened!
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Epoxy, any epoxy is not UV resistant,meaning it will break down in sunlight. It would have to be protected with some kind of top coat. Adhesion is another issue to consider. How do you bind it to the stone? Do you etch the stone with mild acid first, then rinse and dry?
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It will have to be a trial and error process I'm sure. I put on two thin coats and let it sit for twenty minutes. Then I rinse it off and do it a second time the same way. Sometimes, depending on the type of glass, I may have to apply a third time (but this is very rare). I like a heavier etch, however. For a light etch, one time is plenty.
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this epoxy is more along the lines of automotive use. I would use regular tile grout for your application, it would be cheaper and go further than epoxy.
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I personally have never tried that but I have seen this product - Resin Craft Surface Coat Spray - Fast drying, clear gloss finish/sealer. Ideal for fixing small blemishes in cured resin pieces. I would be interested to see if that works. It is from Environmental Technology.
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No etching agent included and I had more than enough flakes for me. My area was 24 x 26 and I used one and half kits total 3 gallons with about a gallon left over.
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I just use EasyCast resin. I haven't experimented with any other resins, but it works well so I feel no need. (:
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I am sorry as I don't really know the answer to that as I don't use epoxy resin's.
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If you do A LOT of etching, you might want to go ahead and get an extra container. I am on my second container, but do a lot of etching.
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It is difficult to determine how much Cerium Oxide would be needed for any particular application as the amount is dependent upon many factors. If the etching/frosting is decorative, you would only be able to use this product on the non frosted (smooth) side.
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I only use the E6000 for Kumihimo end caps because it needs to be flexible. Otherwise I use Super New Glue by Euro Tool. Goop has to cure some what like Epoxy does, without the mixing, and takes a good 24 hours to set up. I like this next gen super glue as it works on so many different medium. your welcome, glad to help!
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No need to buy a hardener as this kit contains one bottle for resin and one for hardener and its equal parts mixing, great stuff and easy to work with.i use it for making trolling lure heads( fishing) and it forms bubbles sometimes due to mixing and temp so i put it into a homemade air compressed chamber to collapse or push the air bubbles out before it hardens. And when it sets i sand it down (with water) using a rough sand paper( 200), then 400,600 and then last 1500( this gives a nice finish) and the you can polish using any kind of polishing compound.good luck
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The epoxy will seal into porous substances no problem you will have to do it in layers over a couple of days. My only concern would be leaching from the epoxy itself for that you would need the MSDS sheets. If you contact the folks at AreoMarine they will get it for you very friendly group of people.
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Don't know about adding it to grout before application, but really like this product as a grout sealer after the grout has dried but remains somewhat porous. Years ago, I used to add an acrylic to grout before application. I think you can still purchase acrylic additive that bonds well and adds an element of water tightness to your grout. On the other hand, most current grout mixes already have an additive that gets the same result. I'd just stick with using this grout sealer over a sanded grout. It works really well.
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I cut one end to enable a bend. I lined up the two pieces, then cemented it in place, called it a day. If you want a sealant, silicon paste may work.