I bet we’ve all found ourselves wondering at one point or another, What do I need to know about epoxy in order to make a cool cardboard-based craft project? Maybe you’re just curious because you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of the subject, or maybe you’re interested in building something. Either way, … Read more

Epoxy is a glue made of two different parts that you mix together to form a hard resin. It’s as much about structure as it is about bonding. Epoxy can be used to bond things together, but it’s really best for repairing things like fiberglass by adding strength and durability. Fiberglass fabric is well known … Read more

In order to make epoxy resin an effective adhesive, it’s important to know what it will and won’t stick to. Epoxy resin can be used as a strong adhesive for many materials, including wood, metal, plastic, fabric, and more. However, there are certain substances that epoxy resin has trouble sticking to (or not sticking at … Read more

Unless you’re a pro in the field of materials science, you might be wondering what resin is. Basically, it is a form of plastic that begins in a liquid form and hardens—kind of like super glue. It’s used for all kinds of things, including creating molds for jewelry or sculptures and as an adhesive for … Read more

A release agent is a product used to prevent other materials from sticking to surfaces. Release agents are used with a wide range of materials, including concrete, plastic, paper, wood, rubber, and metal. Epoxy resin has a tendency to stick to the surfaces it touches when it is poured. To avoid this sticking and make … Read more

If you’re working with epoxy and want to pour it into a mold, then you need to use a release agent. Release agents serve several important functions, like providing surface lubricity and preventing layers of the epoxy from bonding together where they shouldn’t. There are many different types of release agents that can be used … Read more

Here’s what you need to know about grout, silicone, and when it’s appropriate to apply silicone on top of grout. What is Grout? Grout is a thick mixture that fills the gaps between tiles. It can be mixed with natural ingredients like cement, or it can be manmade from synthetic materials. The consistency of grout … Read more

Epoxy grout is not the best choice for all applications. It’s pricier and more difficult to use than regular grout, so cement grout is the better choice for many situations. In this article, we’ll go over the pros and cons of epoxy grout, as well as what to consider before using it. Why is my … Read more

This is a common question I get from homeowners and contractors alike. In short, the answer is yes. You CAN apply epoxy grout over existing grout. It does require some extra work in order to ensure that you are applying it over solid grout and not loose bits of existing grout or caulking, but it … Read more

“What is the difference between epoxy and grout?” is one of the most common questions I hear when it comes to tile work. You may be wondering what grout even is, let alone what differentiates it from epoxy grout. Grout is a porous substance that fills in the gaps between tiles, while epoxy grout is … Read more