Calculating the necessary epoxy resin for a given project is critical to achieving a successful application. This should go without saying, but what many do not realize is that with many projects, you cannot simply pickup where you left off and pour more epoxy. This is especially true on large pour areas. This is because the original epoxy will cure by the time an additional batch can be mixed and poured By now many will be wondering, well then, how do I fix this?
This problem could have been prevented with having enough epoxy on hand and readily available for the original pour. Needless to say, accurately estimating the needed epoxy for a given project is of utmost importance. Neglecting to consider the epoxy needed for a seal coat will increase the chances of miscalculating the amount of epoxy needed for a given project.
If you are unsure of whether or not you need a seal coat for your project, it is almost always better to assume that you do need a seal coat. The determination really comes down to the type of substrate. Woods, for example, are much more porous than laminate surfaces. Therefore, a seal coat may be more necessary when pouring over a raw piece of wood compared to a laminated. However, that is not to say that a seal coat is not necessary for a laminate surface. Each and every surface is unique and requires its' own analysis and ultimately determination of whomever is pouring the project.
In our opinion, it is much better to err on the side of caution. In most cases it is better to pour a seal coat than not. A seal coat is a very thin coat meant to seal the surface of a porous substrate. When pouring epoxy over a porous surface excess bubbles can arise as the epoxy soaks into and fills all the voids, which ultimately releases air.
By pouring a thin seal coat i. Additionally, if imperfections do appear in the initial seal coat, it is often easier to correct in a thin pour seal coat versus sanding through a thick pour.
A flood coat is meant as a final coating and is often much thicker. If the project were sealed initially with a thin seal coat, then bubbles should not be as numerous in the flood coat. This is why this coat can be poured more liberally. Check out our video tutorial below that details how to use our graduated cups. Alternatively you can measure your resin and hardener by weight. Many repeat epoxy users measure by weight instead of volume so they can use any container as long as they have a scale on hand.
Measuring the equivalent weights for a mix ratio by volume product will not cure properly and can result in a sticky mess. Great news — we have a calculator here so you can avoid a lot of math when determining your epoxy needs.
To use the calculator, find the product that you are planning on using for the project. Skip to main content. Epoxy Resin Volume Calculators Help to determine how much epoxy resin you will need for a project.
There you go! It's that easy! So next time you have a project in mind, grab those measurements and let ArtResin's Resin Calculator do the rest! Don't ever be left guessing how much ArtResin you'll need again! Posted on 10 Nov Posted on 8 Nov Is Epoxy Resin Waterproof? Posted on 5 Nov Posted on 26 Oct Terms of Service Privacy. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your order after your first use, you can return it to us.
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