An epoxy flood coat is simply poured on the surface and it self-levels to 1/8". Flood coats are applied in 1/8" layers at a time, as many as desired can be applied. Additional coats should be applied within 4 to 6 hours. If re-coated within this time period no sanding is necessary between layers.Jun 25, 2021
How do you pour an epoxy flood coat?
An epoxy flood coat is simply poured on the surface and it self-levels to 1/8". Flood coats are applied in 1/8" layers at a time, as many as desired can be applied. Additional coats should be applied within 4 to 6 hours. If re-coated within this time period no sanding is necessary between layers.Jun 25, 2021
How much epoxy do I need for a flood coat?
Most epoxies require pours of no more than 1/4" per application. Therefore a flood coat will often be between 1/8 and 1/4". If the project were sealed initially with a thin seal coat, then bubbles should not be as numerous in the flood coat. This is why this coat can be poured more liberally.
What is flood coat?
Definition of FLOOD COAT: A method of coating; flood coating is when a coat is applied to the full surface of a face material or substrate, leaving no part of the surface exposed.
When should you use a flood coat?
Flood coats are applied in 1/8" layers at a time, as many as desired can be applied. Additional coats should be applied within 4 to 6 hours. If re-coated within this time period no sanding is necessary between layers.Jun 25, 2021
Is a seal coat necessary for epoxy?
Delicate objects that may be damaged by epoxy resin such as photographs, should be sealed with an alternate clear coat (i.e. polyurethane or acrylic sealers) to protect them prior to embedding. Once the seal coat has set, additional flood coats up to 1/8” thick may be applied.Mar 7, 2017
How thick is a flood coat of epoxy?
1/8"
What is flood coating?
Definition of FLOOD COAT: A method of coating; flood coating is when a coat is applied to the full surface of a face material or substrate, leaving no part of the surface exposed.