Fix epoxy counter top?
I poured epoxy over my countertops probably 6 months ago, everything went really well but it never cured completely. My counter tops are a little sticky, not to the touch but when moving things that have been on the counter top. How do I fix it? Should I start over?
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Is that why it's not curing because of whatever had been covering it long,or try a blow-dryer or fan or there's other element's besides the epoxy that you can put a thin coat then that will dry and it should be set
If it hasn't cured by now I think there may be something wrong with the mix. I would try another top coat and try to keep things off it as long as possible
Hi Meg, here's some info about epoxy that may help you. It is quite lengthy but does address your problem of the epoxy not curing well. My advice is to reach out to the company who made the product and see if they have advice for a remedy. If your epoxy hasn't cured by now, it's not likely that it will and the article says NOT to add more, but to remove the epoxy. Hope the article helps you a bit!
https://acrylgiessen.com/en/how-to-fix-epoxy-mistakes/#:~:text=So%2C%20if%20your%20epoxy%20has,and%20apply%20a%20second%20coat.&text=If%20the%20epoxy%20has%20not,with%20a%20uniform%20surface%20finish.
Maybe this will help: https://balticday.com/blogs/news/my-resin-is-tacky-how-do-i-harden-sticky-epoxy#:~:text=The%20main%20reason%20is%20caused,or%20curing%20in%20cold%20temperatures.
I would contact the manufacturer of the epoxy. They should be able to give you a solution.
Yes, contact the company and ask their advice, they have a customer support hot line to help you. Have the products in hand (if you still have them) they will probably ask for the lot numbers, they can make a difference if they have had a bad lot go out and you chose it unknowingly.
I agree with the suggestions above. Call the manufacturer and ask them. The info you need to get in contact with them might even be on the can.
Sounds like the epoxy was not mixed enough. You may have to sand off the top layer and add a new coat.
I agree with Anita, when mixing expoxy you have to scrape the sides and bottom with your mixing stick to get everybit of activator mixed in well. Call Manufacturer first, but you will probably have to sand it off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dwZbltWIRo also make sure room is warm enough to pour.
This may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9kK3vOBRAE
Hi Meg. If your epoxy hasn't cured in 6 months, it probably won't. Contact the manufacturer and speak to their quality control team. They will be able to give you their expert advice. Good luck Meg. Happy Holidays.
Hello. I would suggest calling the epoxy manufacturer for their suggestions. I hope its an easy fix.
You can contact the manufacturer for assistance but it sounds like the mix ratios might have been off. You'd likely have to start over unfortunately. It should have cured a long time ago.