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Has anyone used a product called Glasscoat?? Similar to envirotex ( 2 pack resin ) but it says it sets hard like glass and is heat resistant. I have used envirotex before, but have noticed on hot days in summer it seems to have a slightly softer feel to it, and hence have never been confident about just how heat resistant envirotex really is. I want to seal a wood bench I am making for the kitchen. All feedback appreciated
:D I take it from the silence that no-one has yet tried this product. I bought it from Bunnies( because they are out of 1 litre envirotex) and held my breath mixed it up and applied it to the bench top 1.5m by .6m. It flowed very well and all the air bubbles come out with a butane torch waved over them. After about 1 1/2 hrs it started to gel a bit and I removed the masking tape borders. 24 hrs later it was hard but the directions state to leave it several days to fully cure before placing any hot objects on it etc etc. The temperature had to be above 23 degrees to get it to flow, so as the bench is in place I turned on the reverse cycle air con and did the job in shorts and tee (and beer) while it was bucketing down outside. Glasscoat gave a nice flat finish and brought all the knots and cracks in timber out beautifully. But only time will tell, so I will update this later for anyones interest in this product
Cheers:)
Please do. You've piqued this li'l black ducks' curiosity, anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by spitnchips
Hi Spit,
I have the product at home and have not been game to use it as i have never used a 2 part before. I would be very interested to know how it works out as i would like to try and use it.
Hi all its update time
Its been 10 days since I've put on the Glasscoat and things look OK. Its about 3-4mm thick, set rockhard and seems pretty tough. The thing I like is that all the cracks and holes all look great. The Misses has been using it after 4 days as a kitchen work area (but doest cut etc on it) and its just a wipe off surface. Heres a couple of attached photos that show the finish, note the reflection that shows the glass like finish. I put it on after the cupboard was fitted in position, but theres still a bit of dust you could feel on the surface when it set. You can buff it off by hand with a cloth, but it really just tears any fibres flush with the surface. This being said you cant notice it and can hardly feel it. I wouldnt want to use this in my shed area as I wouldnt like to think how much dust is actually in the air out there. Hope this is of help to someone
Thanks for the info & pics spit.
Cheers..............Sean
Don't know about Glasscoat. But used a two pack epoxy manufactured by Croda, (for laboritory bench tops).
Coated our blackwood kitchen work surfaces with a satin finish version .. sprayed on.. 4 coats. Did the work outdoors in the garden on a warm day. Was still going well after 8 years of hard usage, when we sold the house.
paddy
Notice that many of you are having a go with Glass Coat. That's just great. Suggest that you pay a visit to www.glasscoat.com.au to learn more about this product.
Best wishes
Phil Wheatley
PS I manufacture Glass Coat and would be delighted to talk to any of you re applications.
How about some sample packs? :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Craftsmart
Why not give us a call on 0395589477 and we'll see what we can do.
Regards
Phil
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Craftsmart Australia Pty Ltd
:D Stewth I love this place!! I just wander in see a nice thread about a product Id never heard of and before I can pipe in with a single comment thanking the initiator of the thread... I get an offer of free sample packs!! :cool: Man you gotta love that!! ;)
Ive used the 2 pack envirotex stuff with great success... havent noticed any softening on any of the peices Ive done yet longest is only 6 months though so who knows?
Would be pleased to have a go with the sample packs :cool: ...these are the 10litre sample packs right? :D
10Lt? Bugger, that's a bit on the small size isn't it? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Wild Dingo
Don't know of the Glasscote you have but here I have used a two part Polymer resin that finishes out a lot like that. It does have substance to it and you need to allow it to float out and seek its level, we used it to make clocks and such. Is this the same product (different name)?
A continuous wet look? you can build up a considerable thickness, make table tops with items imbedded in the surface such as coins and collectables and such. Is this the product?
All
I have used Envirotex on some coaster I made, tough as.....well glass.
Can you tell me the difference between the two products?
how does it compare in price?
GC
Hi All
Regarding pricing on Glass Coat. It comes in 4 pack sizes through Bunnings and Mitre 10 hardware stores. 250ml, 500ml, 1 litre and 2 litre. (10 litres are available directly from us). Prices start at $20.00 for the 2 x 125ml pack up to around $100.00 for the 2 litre pack.
You can also purchase sealers and epoxy cleaners under the Glass Coat brand.
If you have any problems getting hold of it in your area, just let me know and I'll find a local stockist for you.
My number is 03 95589477
Good luck
:)
Phil