Ronseal diamond hard floor…

[r6dan]

I know this was used with glass cloth a while ago, anyone using it these days? I’ve got easy-kote but it’s expensive and I’m poor these days lol 

this is blasphemy fir me coming from a boat building back ground too but I o my have my kitchen to work in so no epoxy as it’s smelly lol

so… whose using what with glass cloth 

[Paul De Tourtoulon]

Tried a few things but back to epoxy lay up resin a warm workshop gloves and a mask,,,

[TigerOC]

I can highly recommend this; https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/el2-epoxy-laminating-resin

It is odourless and good value for money. Recommend measuring by weight.

If this is still too expensive then Wilko sell an excellent Water based Polyurethane quick dry varnish which I have found to be as good as the expensive diamond hard brands.

[Andy Stephenson]

I use Easy Composites EL2 epoxy. Using digital kitchen scales, I found I had to use too much to get an accurate mix so I invested in a cheap ebay micro balance to accurately weigh out 10g at a time. I also now use Peep-ply which increases the expense but does reduce the amount of epoxy remaining on the surface, it leaves a much more consistent surface finish and holds down the glass to eliminate voids. Also it has the advantage that only one coat of epoxy is needed.

[TigerOC]

37 minutes ago, Andy Stephenson said:

I use Easy Composites EL2 epoxy. Using digital kitchen scales, I found I had to use too much to get an accurate mix so I invested in a cheap ebay micro balance to accurately weigh out 10g at a time. I also now use Peep-ply which increases the expense but does reduce the amount of epoxy remaining on the surface, it leaves a much more consistent surface finish and holds down the glass to eliminate voids. Also it has the advantage that only one coat of epoxy is needed.

Use the same process for sheeted foam core wings. I then put them in clothing vacuum bags and pull a vacuum and leave for 24 hours. This produces great results.

Edited July 19, 2022 by TigerOC

[r6dan]

1 hour ago, Andy Stephenson said:

I use Easy Composites EL2 epoxy. Using digital kitchen scales, I found I had to use too much to get an accurate mix so I invested in a cheap ebay micro balance to accurately weigh out 10g at a time. I also now use Peep-ply which increases the expense but does reduce the amount of epoxy remaining on the surface, it leaves a much more consistent surface finish and holds down the glass to eliminate voids. Also it has the advantage that only one coat of epoxy is needed.

I used to vac bag/breathere/peel ply at work, much better surface finish isn't it

 

 

[Erfolg]

I use Ronseal Hardglaze. 

it usually requires, 2 or 3 coats, particularly over Blue Foam.

It is harder than most other commercially available WBV. Some trade WBV are rock hard, although not all.

It is more expensive than some WBV, but does the job much easier.

Nothing to dislike.