Smiths Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. 2Litres

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I will often harden wood like this as it can make the restoration of a profile far easier than removing the dust and then filling, even though it is a little more expensive. The solvents can take a long time to evaporate from timber in this state if the sections are large. Evaluation by Trial ALL epoxy resins can cause skin sensitisation. Please always wear rubber gloves when working with Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. CPES use on new or sound timber is far easier to estimate. As all timber varies these figures are only estimates:

Used internally it will last exceptionally well if not exposed to significant UV light. It offers a truly beautiful finish for interior timbers, enhancing the grain whilst protecting from water and staining. Furthermore it is extremely easy and fast to apply. Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer can seal and protect internal doors Roughen the surfaces you want to bond with sandpaper or by carefully draw-filing the areas. Remove dust, grease, and dirt from the surfaces. Should you wish to mix Smiths CPES by weight the ratio is 98 parts of A to 100 parts of B. Smiths Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer is very forgiving of minor mix errors and the only real penalty will be more of one can left than the other when you have finished the job. If the wood is old, porous or has suffered significant exposure to sunlight or the elements, it is normally safest to halve these coverage figures (ie you will use double the amount required for new timber). CPES as a surface finish for interior timbers The ratio of base to curing agent controls the performance properties of Arbokol 1025 SP and tins are filled off to an exact mixing ratio. It is vital therefore that the whole contents of the curing agent tin are added to the base tin. The 2 components must be thoroughly mixed to ensure complete homogeneity (Spiral “pigtail” mixing equipment is recommended). ApplicationSmiths CPES comes in two tins labelled A and B. Mix the two parts 1 part to 1 part by volume prior to use. I find the easiest way is to take a parallel sided jam jar, decide how much you wish to mix, and make marks to suit, say at 4 and 8cm up from the base on the jar. Pour to the marks, and shake thoroughly. On badly rotten timber, which you can crumble to dust with your fingers, you will typically use 2 or more times the volume of rotten timber in CPES to harden your wood dust. You will however end up with a piece of plasticised wood that you could beat someone to death with. It will remain useable for a surprisingly long time. Brushes likewise will soften again once placed into the container prior to applying the next coat. Safety with Epoxy Resins Modern polyurethane caulks, such as 3M 5200, will bind extremely strongly to Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer, as will the hybrid caulk Everbuild Stixall. This capability can be used to very good effect to achieve permanently sealed boat hulls, and permanent flexible sealed joints in timber framed houses etc. Smiths CPES is now manufactured in the UK Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer is very often used as the ultimate primer to make paint or varnish finishes that really last.

Details on restoration use are found here: how to restore wood. Because Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer and Fill-It work so well together, we sell repair kits containing both products at a discounted price too. Coverage of CPES on rotten timber Coverage of Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer is unfortunately very hard to estimateThere is a lot more, written by the inventor, that you can read about the science of clear penetrating epoxy sealer here. Curing Rot With Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer Cut the end tips of the application syringe. Turn the syringe up and depress the syringe slightly, pushing the air bubbles to the top. Prior to mixing you will find two metal inserts under the child proof caps. these inserts tightly seal the cans against solvent evaporation. I find these easiest to remove by hammering a small screwdriver through a cap, and prying it out. Storing Smiths Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer There is no substitute that performs as well. It is not cheap, but it is significantly cheaper than wood, repainting and maintenance generally. Do it once, do it right.