Epoxy Over Tile Countertop

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Epoxy over tile countertop.

Applying a coating of this material can help restore or revitalize old worn or out of style bathroom countertops kitchen countertops and floors. When no longer tacky you are ready to apply your flood pour of epoxy. Countertop epoxy offers an innovative refinishing system for people looking to improve their homes for a lifetime finish. So you can t really go out and buy pre made epoxy countertops or slabs like granite quartz marble or laminate countertops.

Once the skim coat is applied let it cure for at least 6 hours minimum. With the roller sleeve still saturated roll the front edge of the counter then lightly push the thin line of epoxy over the edge. If the tiles are glazed the gloss will need to be removed by grinding to allow the epoxy to grab hold. Receive our latest product updates and promotions.

Check that the base coat is an even thickness throughout the top. You can look to micro etch with acid based etchers but in my experience this kind of preparation can be hit and miss. Ft it usually takes less than a quart of epoxy to apply as you re just ensuring it s thinly coated to seal in the substrate. Some floor tiles have a glossy finish from the glazing process which can make them tricky to bond to.

If it s not move it around or pour more epoxy. When going over the top of a tiled floor the main concern is adhesion with epoxy onto the tile and tile onto concrete. Stone coat countertop 2 gallon kit will cover 40 square feet of surface for both the color flood coat and clear flood coat about 3oz of stone coat countertop epoxy per square foot per coat. Pour a thin line of leftover epoxy along the edges of the counter.

We have experienced professionals who are happy to help you with your projects. If you are doing a wood slab you will need to seal with a thin layers of stone coat countertop epoxy before the flood coating.