What is clear epoxy varnish? This is an epoxy solution supplied in two-component form. It is suitable for covering new parquet and wooden floors, door panels. Since the epoxy varnish is two-component on an epoxy basis, it must be prepared immediately before use. How to do it?
Hardener is added and thoroughly mixed for 5-10 minutes. After that it can be used. Suitable for decoration of furniture and home (wooden surfaces). Such a tool is not suitable for applying over previously varnished surfaces, if all previous layers of the tool have not been removed.
Epoxy: product description
Epoxy varnish, being a two-component pre-packaged liquid, is easy to use. It can be sprayed, smeared with a brush or roller. It gives high gloss and smoothness to the surface.
The varnish is colorless. Acts as a protective barrier to the treated surface. Good scratch and abrasion resistance. When it is necessary to preserve the natural appearance of wood, epoxy varnish for wood is used.
Benefits
Made of high quality epoxy in a two component form with a polyamide hardener. Epoxy varnish preserves the natural beauty of wood. Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance. It can be used for processing various surfaces, such as:
- tree;
- concrete;
- metal;
- a rock;
- all kinds of household items;
- furniture;
- parquet wooden floors;
- doors for a bathroom;
- stone artifacts;
- metal objects;
- ceramic tile, etc.
It can be used for industrial floors as an epoxy finish, as a finishing coating for shine and hygiene.
Gives shine (can also be supplied with eggshell trim). It is possible to cover floors with such varnish. The tool will hold well due to its excellent abrasion resistance.
Surface preparation
Apply by brush or spray. Use a mask for spraying. Surface preparation is important. The surface should be dry, clean, not contaminated with grease, oil, rust and other contaminants.
Dilution and Blending
It is delivered in two-component form. The two components must be thoroughly mixed and left for 15-20 minutes before application. To facilitate cleaning and, in particular, for application to porous wood, it is necessary to mix the varnish with an epoxy thinner.
Care should be taken to avoid mixing more than the required amount of material, since it must be used during the working day. If less than 4 liters of material is required, the base and catalyst should be mixed strictly in accordance with the proportions indicated on the container.
Drying time
The surface dries in two hours. Recoatable after a few hours. It reaches maximum hardness 7 days after application.
Specifications
Before applying to wood products, processed for the first time, it is necessary to prepare the surface. Apply three to four layers of two-component epoxy clear coat. The first should be diluted to 20% to ensure good penetration into the wood. Subsequent layers may be with a lower or higher concentration.
Mixed substances can be applied with a spray device, brush or roller. At least two layers must be applied at intervals of 3-4 hours. The interval should not exceed 8 hours. Do not leave mixed substances overnight.
With previously varnished products, they act a little differently. Remove all previous coatings with Crown Paint and Lacquer Remover. On such floors it is recommended to use mechanical grinding equipment. Apply epoxy varnish in three or four coats.
Advice
Now we will give some useful recommendations:
- Make sure that the carpentry is completely dry, as moisture, reacting with varnish, can give a milky tint. Epoxy varnish should not be applied to floors if there is a risk of increased humidity (especially in older buildings that have moisture). As this can lead to deformation of the wooden floor.
- When applying varnish to new and polished parquet wooden floors, make sure that the entire surface is clean and that contaminants are completely removed before application. It is recommended to remove dust from the floor and between the wood joints a few minutes before coating with a brush and then with a cloth dampened with epoxy thinners.
- To obtain a smooth surface, each layer must be rubbed with fine sandpaper, preferably using a thin, waterproof abrasive paper. Wipe before coating.
- To obtain a smooth, glossy surface, the use of several thin layers is recommended. Do not apply too tightly.
Storage Location and Precautions
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Do not apply on wet surfaces or on fresh concrete. Workrooms should be well ventilated since solvent vapors should not be inhaled for a long time. Smoking is not allowed during work. Apply the composition away from open flame, etc.
Ftoroplasto-epoxy composition
Fluoroplastic-epoxy varnish is a solution of resin, hardener and fluorine, polymer compounds.
Key Features:
- frost resistance;
- resistance to temperature extremes;
- elasticity;
- strength, even when exposed to ultraviolet radiation;
- anticorrosion;
- high adhesion with wood, glass, plastic, metal, rubber.
Ftoroplasto-epoxy: features of the use of varnish
This type of varnish is resistant to oxidizing agents. Before applying it, you must first prepare the surface by cleaning, and it should also be degreased. Fluoroplastic-epoxy varnishes are used after priming the surface with butyral phosphate or epoxy compounds. The temperature regime for using such a varnish is in the range from -5 ˚ to +18 ˚.
Cold and hot cured varnishes
Cold cured epoxy is often used in everyday life, either in production or where there is no possibility to use heat treatment. For products that need to withstand heavy loads, the influence of high temperatures and chemicals, hot cure varnishes are used.
Conclusion
Now you know what epoxy varnish is, on what basis it is made, what advantages it has. We also examined the features of such a tool. In addition, the article described the nuances of applying cold and hot cured varnishes.