Martin Flood

We’ve all been in a situation where we need to stick two things together and we don’t know what product to use. Well have no fear, epoxy is here! This adhesive is used for making everything from boats to sculptures and it can help you with your project too. Epoxy resins are a type of … Read more

In this article, I’ll show you how to keep epoxy from sticking to your mold. I’ll also give you some tips about casting your piece so that it won’t get stuck to the mold. For this tutorial, I’m using Smooth-On’s Mold Star 15 slow cure silicone. You can use any silicone for this process as … Read more

So you’re setting up your shower and you’ve got your tiles all laid out. You know that you need something to fill the gaps between them, but what? Grout is a cement-based powder used to fill gaps between tiles. It’s usually applied with a trowel, pressed into the gaps, and left to dry. Grout is … Read more

You may have heard of using silicone to go over grout. What’s the advantage? Why would you do it? We’ll explain everything you need to know about this topic, including why you’d want to use silicone caulk in your kitchen or bathroom, how to prep for the project, and how to best take on the … Read more

This is a question that has been asked by many people who are in the process of decorating their homes. If you are considering using epoxy resin, it is important to understand how it can stain and what you can do to prevent it. Before we begin, let us first know what is epoxy resin? … Read more

You have seen epoxy and know it as a coating. It is used in many different ways, including coatings for floors. You may wonder if it can be used as a primer or sealant for the surface you want to coat. Yes, epoxy can be used as a sealer and primer, but only if you … Read more

It’s easy to think of sealants and epoxy as the same thing, but they are actually quite different. Because these materials have many of the same applications, it can be difficult to know which one you need. This article will help you understand the differences between these two materials so you can make an informed … Read more

Epoxy resin, you may have been told, has a limited shelf life. It doesn’t last long, and it gets rock hard after a short period of time (which is why it’s not very flexible). Perhaps the product might be useful for temporarily patching up a leaky roof or securing your boat on the water, but … Read more

One of the first questions we hear from customers is, as the famous phrase goes, “Can I put epoxy over concrete?”. Epoxy flooring is on average a much better choice than traditional types of concrete coating due to its unique properties and advantages. So before deciding whether or not it’s right for you, let’s take … Read more

It is often misunderstood that epoxy is a type of glue, which isn’t the case. Glue and epoxy are two different things that are used for similar purposes. The most common types of glue include PVA (polyvinyl acetate) and super glue. Epoxy adhesives are a type of resin, which is often referred to as “glue”. … Read more