Our epoxy resin is one of the thickest on the market!
Depending on your project you may be wondering if there are ways to
thicken or thin it out.
Thickening Epoxy
Our epoxy is the perfect
viscosity when pouring on bar/counter and table tops so that it does not
run off the sides. Here is how thick it is. Our Epoxy has a viscosity
of 10,000 CPS (centipoise). For example, peanut butter has a CPS of
25,000, so that gives you an idea of how thick it is!
We don’t recommend thickening epoxy for a few reasons.
Thickening epoxy can create problems when using the epoxy such as:
1. Air pockets in the finish
2. Streaks
3. Self-leveling problems
* Although there are other articles on the web that instruct how to thicken epoxy, we do NOT recommend it with our brand.
Thinning Epoxy
Understandably, especially for
artists, a thinner epoxy is sometimes more desirable in order to
manipulate on canvas, mix with mediums, or pour into silicone molds.
Keep
in mind that if our Tabletop Epoxy were too thin or watery, you would
not get as consistent results. If done wrong it can be harmful to the
strength characteristics of the product and the final cure.
Here are a few ways on how you can successfully thin our epoxy.
Denatured Alcohol
Recommended
over acetone and other solvents. Denatured alcohol allows you to add
more solvents to the batch without affecting as much of the physical
properties of the epoxy. Use a maximum of 20% added to the epoxy resin.
Example: 32 ounces of epoxy to 6.4 ounces of denatured alcohol.
Acetone or Paint Thinner
When using acetone or
paint thinner just add a maximum of 10% to the epoxy resin. Example: 32
ounces of epoxy to mix to 3.2 ounces of acetone or paint thinner.
Thinning with Solvents
This is the easiest
and most used method for thinning epoxy. But, also the most harmful.
Using a solvent can significantly affect the way your epoxy resin
performs and also increase the total cure time of the epoxy. Tread
lightly when using a solvent with your epoxy.
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