Gluing With Epoxy -

Things About Epoxy Glue

You Need To Know

 

 

"Epoxy Guru"

"How To" help

 

epoxy guru

 

Epoxy help and information

free hit counter


Return to home page - index of  other help projects page

 EPOXY GURU HOME


Gluing With Epoxy - Things About Epoxy Glue You Need To Know

 

Epoxies make outstanding glues but you cannot use them the way you use 'ordinary' glues.

A good glue, epoxy or otherwise, is thick enough to stay in place.

So, to glue with epoxy you should use a thickened epoxy. Add thickeners to regular thin epoxy, or simply use an epoxy paste or putty (such as the Kevlar (tm) and feldspar ceramic thickened Wet Dry 700 epoxy - which can even be applied and used underwater or on wet surfaces).

With epoxies it is important you don't clamp tightly or you will squeeze all the epoxy out and the bond will fail. This is different from other types of glue which should be clamped tightly. I know one person that sprinkles a little sand or ground walnut shell into the epoxy he uses for sanding. The sand provides a tiny gap and prevents all the epoxy from being squeezed out should he over-clamp the two surfaces he is epoxy gluing.

Also note that while epoxies may feel dry after a full hours, full adhesion takes at least 48 hours and full cure about a week. Don't "test" your epoxy glue joint for at least several days after gluing.


Call Paul (the Epoxy Guru) at 603 435 7199 anytime to talk more or to order these materials


Related Links:

 

Progressive Epoxy Polymers. Inc - HOME PAGE



epoxy glue web page - GLUE PAGE



buy Wet Dry 700 epoxy paste (you can even glue underwater) - EPOXY STORE



GOOGLE SITE SEARCH - Click here



BUY COATINGS, EPOXY, ETC. HERE (direct link to online e-commerce store)



Click here - YouTube video.



Return to home page - index of  other help projects page

 EPOXY GURU HOME


 

TO: info@epoxyproducts.com

Hi, I train spray painters in Queensland Australia the technical aspects of Polyurethane paint. However some people just can’t get the difference of the two major types. Polyester vs Acrylic. I would like to use your excellent discussion paper in my training as an unbiased view and give credit to author Paul Oman and your company. https://www.epoxyproducts.com/lpu.html 

 Regards --Andrew (11/14)

 

 

WOW!  35% - 40% of all daily online or telephone orders are from existing  customers. That's an amazing 'REPEAT CUSTOMER" number.

EPOXY-ONLY WEB SEARCH

603 - 435 - 7199 ANYTIME 24/7 FOR HELP OR ORDERS

 

 


 

Search the EPOXY-ONLY World Wide Web search engine

for your Epoxy Related Search term

CLICK HERE FOR EPOXY RELATED SEARCHES


Paul-

After prepping, there was still some residual paint that was welded on and couldn't be removed without stripper. Since the product is designed for 'less than perfectly prepared surfaces', it didn't require messy stripping chemicals or excessive prep work.

The Aluthane has an nice aluminum sheen and cures very hard. It has a watery consistency and spreads easily. It filled pinhole size gaps, making the surface airtight. I was able to mimic the original paint scheme because of Aluthane's aluminum color. I used it as a primer and topcoat. Aluthane made my 50 year old boat look new again!

Very satisfied, Matt


Tom wrote (10/2008):

Thanks Paul; here are a few comments on the Aluthane.

I was looking for a product to use on the 4" steel pilings on a newly constructed boat house. I wanted to extend the life of the piles and the overall structure since the boathouse cost roughly $50K to build. Aluthane was recommended. At the time, the water was down around three feet from normal pool so I was able to paint roughly 4 feet of the piling that was exposed. For prep, I used a simple paint scraper to smooth off the rough, loose rust and then a wire brush. I did not put a lot of effort into preparation. Total prep time per piling was no more than 3-5 minutes. I used a 3" roller and rolled the Aluthane on. Again, very simple and quick. The Aluthane will run, so you do have to roll it on and smooth any runs with another quick roll over.

The results looked great. Basically a shiny aluminum look. When the lake came back up to pool, I kept watch for any signs of deterioration and saw none 12 months after application. The water went back down even further in the last few months, so I was able to inspect much closer and even apply the Aluthane further down the pilings. There was absolutely no rust through with 12-15 months of submersion.

The Aluthane surpassed all expectations and I now am in a wait and see mode on how long it will last before corrosion...no signs yet. I know its not advertised for submerged applications, but I can attest that it works very well for at a minimum of one year in fresh water applications. Excellent product that requires very little prep and seems to be very effective.


Return to home page - index of  other help projects page

 EPOXY GURU HOME


TO: info@epoxyproducts.com

Hi, I train spray painters in Queensland Australia the technical aspects of Polyurethane paint. However some people just can’t get the difference of the two major types. Polyester vs Acrylic. I would like to use your excellent discussion paper in my training as an unbiased view and give credit to author Paul Oman and your company. https://www.epoxyproducts.com/lpu.html 

 Regards --Andrew (11/14)


 



 

Search the EPOXY-ONLY World Wide Web search engine

for your Epoxy Related Search term

CLICK HERE FOR EPOXY RELATED SEARCHES



 

Sponsor Links:

 

the "Epoxy Guru"

 

Paul Oman - MS. MBA

A.K.A. “Professor E. Poxy”  -- "The Old Goat"  -- "Epoxy Guru"

epoxies since 1994

Member: NACE (National Assoc. of Corrosion Engineers)

 SSPC (Soc. of Protective Coatings)


 

 Email  The Epoxy Guru, or call him to talk or purchase products mentioned:

Call 603 435 7199 anytime

 


Sponsor Links:

please support our sponsors!

 

ONLINE PRODUCT CATALOGS

PROGRESSIVE EPOXY POLYMERS, Inc

 

ONLINE STORE Purchase Here ------ or CALL 603 435 7199  ------  HOME PAGE

 

Marine Catalog

 
* home page of marine catalog section (blue background)

* table of contents page for marine catalog section

 
Section One MARINE - CLEAR EPOXIES


 



Section Two FILLERS THICKENERS ADDITIVES





Section Three THICKENED EPOXIES - EPOXY PUTTIES, ETC.





Section Four EPOXY PAINTS (barrier coats)





Section Five URETHANES AND NON-EPOXY COATINGS





Section Six NON-SKID DECK COATINGS





Section Seven MARINE REPAIR PRODUCTS





Section Eight MISC. MARINE PRODUCTS



 

MASSIVE BOAT HOW TO  - ISSUES - HELP WEB LINK SITE

 
   

Residential / Commercial / DIY Catalog

 
* home page of residential/commercial catalog section (brown background)

* table of contents page for residential/commercial catalog section

 
Section A EPOXY PAINTS



Section B FLOOR EPOXIES (regular and non-skid products), SEALERS, ACCESSORIES





Section C THICKENED EPOXIES - EPOXY PUTTIES, ETC.





Section D CLEAR EPOXIES





Section E NON-EPOXY PAINTS COATINGS SEALERS





Section F MIX-IN ADDITIVES





Section G OTHER PRODUCTS





Section H SURFACE PREPARATION PRODUCTS





Section I MISC. ACCESSORIES



 

WEB EPOXY FLOOR ISSUES LINKS SITE



 --- WEB EPOXY REPAIR LINKS SITE

 

PRODUCT DATA SHEETS



  -------  BY SUBJECT INDEX HELP SITE



 

top selling favorite products for your every need


Buy Talk Chat Support

EMAIL  or 603 435 7199


American manufactured, distributed, and sold epoxies and coatings.

Your business helps small American Family Businesses - Thank You!

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 



EMAIL US

(QUESTIONS, ORDERS, ETC. WE CHECK EMAILS MULTIPLE TIMES EACH DAY AND ON WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS)


Need More?

Ask the EPOXY GURU


Ask Professor E.Poxy


CONTACT PAGE


 

Let's stay connected. It's a win-win situation. Receive our online NEWSLETTER by emailing us your name and email address.

 


NOTICE: Legal notices, Terms of Service, warranty information, disclaimers, health warnings, etc. are required reading before using web site, ordering and/or using Products. Any such use and/or ordering, online or by telephone, shall constitute acceptance and knowledge of all such terms. CLICK HERE  to access these terms. Please note: Whenever you purchase from this web site, and with each new purchase, you are granting us full and complete permission to add you to our email newsletter list at our option.

 

RETURNS: call or email for authorization to return. Returns are subject to a 25% restock fee. Customer pays return shipping and must comply with federal DOT shipping requirement/labeling for hazmat epoxies under penalty of fines and legal action.