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Coloring epoxy resin - instructions The terms epoxy, resin and casting resin usually hides epoxy resin.  The most versatile way of tinting this versatile material is with the color pigments  , color pastes or concentrates  intended by the manufacturer  .  Then it is ensured that the special composition is coordinated. But even experiments with other colors are often worthwhile.  Especially when it expands the spectrum of possibilities.  As always when experimenting there are more or less successful results and often unexpected effects even with small deviations. Since the commercially available epoxy resins and hardeners differ,  we recommend in any case before a larger application  to make  an attempt  with their own starting materials.  This is worth it because the material is not cheap and at the same time your own ideal mixture can be found. How can you dye in epoxy resin? Color Pastes for Epoxy Resin, Co...

Anyone who has ever used epoxy resin for a building in the aquarium or perhaps in boat building, often does not know where epoxy resin is still in there. Whether as a metal adhesive or for the construction of gliders on the interior painting of hair spray cans. Here's what epoxy resin is used for. Construction adhesive or reaction resin mortar Reaction resin mortar says nothing to most home improvement initially. But if they want to cast a stone carpet to make a floor-level shower, they will need just this plastic-based mortar. At the same time, epoxy resin is a special metal adhesive and construction adhesive for household, model making and boat building. Painting and repairing compound for concrete Industrial floors are now often sealed with epoxy resin. The material is impact resistant and virtually indestructible after complete curing. That is why concrete walls are also coated in sensitive areas. In addition, the epoxy resin is used to repair concrete and old wood. ...

These materials are fashionable at this time because of the excellent price and the resulting finish. Epoxy resin and resin cement are two materials with similar uses and many common characteristics.  What is the best for your home? Here are the most important main features of both: Resin: what is it? It is in liquid form: thanks to its physical properties, it is able to self-level (forming a smooth layer and mirror effect) and, hardening, it becomes solid and resistant. Highly resistant material, waterproof and wear-resistant. Fast application and clean finish. Smooth finish, in different colors and with reduced thickness. Cement-resin: what is it? It is a mixture of aggregates, water, pigments and adhesives.  The result is a solid finish of 1 to 3 mm thick. It is applied in a traditional way, with a metal grader, acquiring a superficial grain. It is a continuous coating, without joints.  Smooth finishes are the most common, but ...