Clear Epoxy Coating For Tile

Some floor tiles have a glossy finish from the glazing process which can make them tricky to bond to.

Clear epoxy coating for tile.

3 gallon kit 4 4 out of 5 stars 244. For an epoxy coating or other resinous topping to adhere well to tile of any kind proper evaluation of site conditions as well as careful mechanical preparation is needed. Add a clear coat of polyurethane if desired. Over grout joints and tile surface to completely cover the grout lines and primed tile surface.

If you want to change the color of the tile use a white primer that will allow you to paint on a layer of floor paint. The floor to which the epoxy coating is to be applied must be free of any dust and dirt deposits. Allow to dry then roller on epoxy coating. When going over the top of a tiled floor the main concern is adhesion with epoxy onto the tile and tile onto concrete.

Satin ceramic and porcelain tile sealer. We recommend two coats of bonding primer for vct tile. The clear primer allows for the epoxy coating to adhere to the floor without destroying the color of the tile. Glazeguard gloss sealer is developed specifically for ceramic and porcelain tiles.

To apply epoxy resin to the tiles in the bathroom the room must first be cleared. Put a 1 16 layer of epoxy mixed with faux granite mauve color 1 part epoxy 1 part faux granite cool texture look over the dried weldbond and while wet add tile images on the tape so that the colored epoxy seeps up into the 1 16 to 1 8 spaces between the tiles and the faux granite then becomes like a grout look. Carry out all objects and furniture in the room. Once you have access to all areas you can start preparing the substrate.

It will put a clear sealer across the floor tile and grout giving it a high gloss wet look appearance as well as provide a barrier that will protect against chemicals and soiling and make the floor much easier to clean. You can look to micro etch with acid based etchers but in my experience this kind of preparation can be hit and miss. Ceramic tile floors ceramic tile as seen in restrooms locker rooms offices entryways and similar areas is typically glazed hard fired and often very slick. If the tiles are glazed the gloss will need to be removed by grinding to allow the epoxy to grab hold.

Begin at one of the corners and apply an even coat of primer over the entire floor. Or you can fill in grout lines with a cement patch and then just apply coating as normal. Slip guard anti slip non skid safety tile and floor treatment multi surface coating environmentally friendly fast drying clear 4 3 out of 5 stars 23 46 95 46. Wear a paint mask as well as other protective gear.

For vct tile seams allow an additional 20 material.