ratio of catalyst to paint
I wouldn't. I would try to get the first one to cure somehow, possibly by warming that area.
Yes, but it may not stay on very well. Besides, epoxy paints are very hard and wear resistant, while latex paints aren't. If the epoxy paint was needed the first time, repainting with something much less durable might not be such a wise move.
You can definitely use latex paint over epoxy. In fact, it is recommended to use latex over epoxy by the paint manufacturers, rather than using epoxy over epoxy. The latex adheres better and if you then want to use epoxy next time you paint, you have a nice coat of latex between the layers. If you use epoxy over epoxy, often the paint will just peel off in layers once some time passes (and sometimes right away).
No, Seal-Krete Epoxy-Seal is an acrylic-epoxy blend. By mixing 2 unlike resins (patio paint and Epoxy-Seal) the hard Epoxy-Seal acrylic-epoxy resins would become weak resulting in a coating failure. No, Seal-Krete Epoxy-Seal is an acrylic-epoxy blend. By mixing 2 unlike resins (patio paint and Epoxy-Seal) the hard Epoxy-Seal acrylic-epoxy resins would become weak resulting in a coating failure.
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The two parts are: epoxy monomer and hardener/catalyst. Upon mixing the hardener/catalyst triggers polymerization of the epoxy monomers and the adhesive sets.
Epoxy paint is a 2-part coating, consisting of a catalyst and a resin. When combined, these two components harden into a durable coating, able to withstand a great amount of duress. It can be used on unfinished wood but you must sand and prime the wood first.
"2K paint is an epoxy type paint consisting of the base plus a catalyst to start the chemical reaction that the paint needs to cure"This answer above is wrong on 2 major points! It should be removed! A 2K paint is NOT necessarily an epoxy but it could be. In addition, a catalyst is NOT a required component of a 2K paint. Even if the 2K paint is an Epoxy chemistry the curing component (usually called Part B) is called a Hardener or an Activator but is not a catalyst. A catalyst is a separate component and is only a chemical agent that can be added to speed up an existing reaction (a catalyst is not changed or consumed).The Answer:A 2K paint is a 2 Component polymer (resinous) material where the 2 different components must be mixed together for the combined mixture to achieve a cure. When mixed properly in the designed ratio the mixture will achieve the designed cured performance characteristics. It is important to note that off ratio materials may develop hardness but not necessarily the designed long term performance characteristics.The chemistry of the mix can be many different things including epoxy, urethane, polyaspartic, polyurea, or a host of other polymers. The 2 parts are usually referred to as Part A and Part B. Since there are so many manufacturers and chemistries it is difficult to generalize about the names for the Part A or Part B such as Resin, Hardener, Polyol, Iso, Activator, etc. While most epoxy manufacturers call the Part B the Hardener it is not always the case. In addition, it is also prudent to point out that a Catalyst is not the same thing as a Hardener, Activator, or other curing nomenclature. A catalyst is a material that can be added to a mixture to speed up an existing reaction.2K paints should not be confused with 2-Stage paints. A 2-Stage paint is is really 2 different paints that need to be used in conjunction with each other, such as a basecoat that requires a clear coat. This nomenclature (2-Stage) is used heavily in the automotive paint market.
I wouldn't. I would try to get the first one to cure somehow, possibly by warming that area.
Yes, you can.
Yes, but it may not stay on very well. Besides, epoxy paints are very hard and wear resistant, while latex paints aren't. If the epoxy paint was needed the first time, repainting with something much less durable might not be such a wise move.
You can definitely use latex paint over epoxy. In fact, it is recommended to use latex over epoxy by the paint manufacturers, rather than using epoxy over epoxy. The latex adheres better and if you then want to use epoxy next time you paint, you have a nice coat of latex between the layers. If you use epoxy over epoxy, often the paint will just peel off in layers once some time passes (and sometimes right away).
Yes you can.
You paint it with epoxy primer.
It doesn't appear regular epoxy paint will work for inhibiting mold growth, but there are epoxy wall coatings that have a mold inhibitor in them. One of them is called The Basement Doctor Epoxy.
No, Seal-Krete Epoxy-Seal is an acrylic-epoxy blend. By mixing 2 unlike resins (patio paint and Epoxy-Seal) the hard Epoxy-Seal acrylic-epoxy resins would become weak resulting in a coating failure. No, Seal-Krete Epoxy-Seal is an acrylic-epoxy blend. By mixing 2 unlike resins (patio paint and Epoxy-Seal) the hard Epoxy-Seal acrylic-epoxy resins would become weak resulting in a coating failure.
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