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1. Suggestions for Household Repair First Edition WEST SYSTEM epoxy has been used to reliably build and repair boats for over thirty five years But its practical uses are not limited to boats or the marine industry The techniques used to restore an aging runabout repair a lt delaminated fiberglass deck rbuilda strippercanoe are the same techniques used to restore historic buildings repair damaged vehicles and build weatherproof out door furniture If you ve used epoxy on a boat repair or building project it likely you ve found other uses for it around your house or shop This is an introduction to some of the more common non marine uses of epoxy Most of these suggestions deal wth repair and restoration problems in an architec tural or home environment They re based on our own home repair projects and suggestions from epoxy users like yourself We hope you ll be able to adapt these sug gestions to your own projects expand on them and ex plore new solutions Published by West System Inc Introduction West Svaren epoxy isideal for wood repair and protection It ishighly versatile and is sly madi fied for a wide range of household projects Epoxy Isapplid ta the project using one of three Basie Techniques Each of these techniques olere many possibilities for usearound your house some ot Which are listes belom West Sistem epoxy isa structural coating It s applied in thin layers usually un modified to provide a prote2. bottom of each Se has fall contact with the adhesive Clean Up excess betore cure Finish the floor with regular grouting Bonding PVC plastic yc epoxies don t adhere wal to many plastics because these fac are too anoth 1 law a mechanics bond wih Proper preparation you can acnieve excelent adhesion of West Satan epor to PVC plas Fira dn the bonding are with PVC cleaner N ext apply a thin coating of PVE cement ard wipe Gif the excess The PVC cament coating shouid be as Ihin 25 posd Bie Wal unti the cement has completely red and apply etony Grit The PVC cement ennances the adesion othe spony Ue ing tnis technique you can bridge gaps tnat are too big far PVC Caren or bond PVC to any othe material tat WESI Seton SP ony mil ek to Bot te emer and PVC cament are valle hardware or plumbing Sates Share your ideas These suggestions describe some af the mare comman uses for West stem epoxy around the house But they are by 50 means the limit of what you can do with epoxy Many West Sesten epoxy users have discovered its versatility and have used itt solve a wide range af problems araund the house shop and garage You may have found a great solution to a prablem not listet here You may have a beter solution to one of these prob lens Or you may have a simple tip to make handling epoxy easier quicker or safer If you have tip ar suggestion and Would ike to share i we l include itin future editions of Other Uses A sketch o
3. the wood with a heat gun ar heat lamp just belare applying the pony Allow the epoxy to get and fill the remaining voids with epoxylfairing filer Sand alter epoxy cures and paint for UV pro tention ang ig py roe pot bt css Sogn ae miam Excavating and replacing rotted wood For cavities deeper than bond in a wooden plug lor dutch man shaped to match the cavity This method will restore sareng save epay and prevent an exothermic reaction Ue chise to remove ali rotted wood and shape the cavity Carve and fit a plug to fil the cavity A long bevel on each end improves the strength of the repair Try ta use the same wood or wood of ihe same densty Coat the bonding surfaces af the plug and cavity with epoxy Thicke the epoxy with adhesive filler and apply enough of it to the cavity to fil any voide eneen the cavity and the plug Press the plug into the cavity and if necessary amp It in lace Wipe anay any excess epoxy that squeezes out Fil any remaining voids With epaxyfaring il allow it to cure and sand ft to shape If the piece is clear finished select plug material to match the tolor texture and graln of the surrounding surface Youl want to mae the plug fit tight aroung the edges and leave the plug Sig high so it can be planed ar sanded flush after the epoxy Repairing windows and doors Thisisa widely used method to repair deteriorated seal joints on window sashes panded doors and ather rotted Use male mald
4. 37 8797 toll fres The deier list and basie technical information is also available tthe Siren web ste ww neem com 13 West System Ine RO Box 663 Bay City Ml 48707 Over the years WEST SYSTEM epoxy has been used in many exciting and innovative marine and non marine projects The versatility that makes Wssr System a valuable tool for boat builders also makes it a valuable re source for builders in a wide range of other fields Our customers have used it to manufacture new products cre ate works of art and build vehicles of nearly every shape and purpose West SYSTEM epoxy has been to the North Pole and to outer space These are some of the projects that illustrate the creativity and diversity of West SYSTEM epoxy users and the unlimited uses of WEST SYSTEM epoxy
5. Droprate Always dry damaged wood comple before you at tempt a repair Far doors window shes railings or other enovable pieces its easer to move the piece to a shop where You can contral the environment and working conditions For Sis thresholds and other fixed places the drying preparation and eal can be much moredificule Often with temporary support Sutura members can bereaved to make mare thorough re Pair sader Excavating and filling rotted wood Use a chise to remove all weak crumbly wood and lesve a clean cavity with solid wood exposed on all das Wet out the repair area with epoxy then add a Nier to the remaining mixture and trowel thickened epoxy into the cavity Fil shallow voids with ep nyalring filer Allow It to cure and sand it to shapes Adhesive files are stronger than fairing filers and could be used far deeper Voi in hardwoods Fil the bottom of the void with spond Sve iller then tap off with epenytaing filer Damaged Wood Drilling and filling rotted wood This method is useful where trength is nat important and the rat ted area too dificult to resc for exeavating and filing or re placement Drill a pattern af a holes spaced 1 apart aver the rotted area Fach hale shouldbe daa enough to passthrough the rat just into salid wood On vertical surfaces aril the holes downward at a 45 angle Dry the area thoroughly Inject ar pour epoxy inta the hole until he wood s saturated For deeper penetration warm
6. and provides asi bearing acetone hardware Ian als the wood underneath reverting masure rom softening the dor or corroding tne hardware T Nis provides a renga longer ang atcha for security aspa ng Wes isan epoxy adheres wel to most metals as long as you Prepare tne surlace propery C leaning wit solvent and sanding is Sigh preparation or most meta Sue spud ot poy fit For addtional security carriage bokte have ssmaath low profile hat makes it dificult to gain pur chase with a pry bar and slimi nates the passbiity of uanga Wrench to loosen thefatenes Liha tal esd ry ger oe tan Bonding anchor bolts One ot epony s best usesisto bond anchor blisinto concrete The Banding multiple bolts principle is the same as for wood Dril an overzet hole Wetout in oversized holesat the hale with epoxy Then place the bolt or threaded rod in the the same time ures hole W s god idea to put a nut on the threaded rod so that its all the bolts are per top is barely above the surface This helps to reducethe creep laad fcty aligned even if fon the epoxy when the hardware tem 1s tightened down the hotes teri a Hite ot at sb ily shoe race Epony sard grout be tes Ears amp Reinforcing Structures Splicing pests and beams A scart joint reduces the load an any one point beams and the bottom of poss in aider structures often deterio Fata In many cases the sructure can be saved by splicing new wood anta the ends The pr
7. andling and using West Steren epoxy on non marine projects are the sameas for baat building and repair If you Fave nat used epoxy before read the West Sterou Uar Manual amp Proc Guldefor de alles information Be sure to read all iru tions and warnings on the product labels When working with epoxy remember to Bo Proparod Before mixing epoxy 1 Check ali parts for proper fit 2 Be sure dl bonding sirfaces are clean and ry 3 Sand nonporous surfaces 4 Keep application tools paper towels amps and other useful thing within reach Work Satai Avold shin contact with resin hardener or mixet epoxy Wear protective clothing Avold eye contact with resin hardener ar mixat epoxy Wear ee protection Avoid breathing vapors or sanding dust Pro Vide adeguate ventilation Wear a dust mask when sanding epoxy Read all indructions and sety warnings on product labels 5 Kasp resins hardeners fillers and solvents tutor the reach of eran Mir cartly Use West Seren Mini Pumps to dispense rein and hardener Pump one pump siroke of Fes for esch srake of hardener M ix small batches Mix thoroughly Refer to the hard aner container for working and cure times Caution The chemical rection that cures the epoxy also generates heat A couple inches of curing epoxy in a plasie mixing cup can get hat enough to mt the cup and burn your skin Spas the mixture in a shallow panto Gisipate the heat ana extend the working Work oeniy Prot
8. are Intended to be permanent They are not aiitabie far projects that may require isa later These techniques may not be Suitable for furniture of historical Sgnificance Inject epoxy into the hole and push a dowe or traaded rod into the hale A bant fing dowei wil farce epoxy into all voidsin the Joint Clean excess apony as i squeezes out Bonding fasteners Inling rene and other threaded fasteners with West sesten Spony aramaticaly improves load carrying capacity The eases mah i to nay wet out sipped fastener nales and new pilot foles belare naaling the syen Epoxy penetrates the fiber around the hole efective Increasing tre fastener ameter Ep ay also provides a ronger intertace with the tastene threads than wood foer ana keeps out wae Far even greater strength and stabili depth of the fastener Wet out the holes and the fastener with e2 xy then fil the hale with thickened epoxy adhesve ler Use 404 High densty preferred ar 406 Colloidal Silica Install the fasten sith just enough force to hold the hardwarein place drill oversized holes 2 3 the You can alsa coat the fastener push Tein the freshly applied thickened epoxy and clamp or Brace the hardware un tl the epoxy cures Serens or balts bedded in this epoxy wil not mave They hold the hardware tight against the door or frame and resist tension and compression loads Bonding hardware Bonding hardware goes one ep beyond bonding the fates nly
9. ctive film or barrier or a stable structural base for fil ing bonding and finish coatings Use coating techniques to waterproof ar seal surfaces that can be damaged by moire Is particularly beneficial to coat the enya of any new or replace ment piece af wood near a source af moisture such as porch posts din posts the Bolom edge af plywood siding or sheathing endgrain around plumbing openings in walis floors and cabinets or any joint or surface that gets wet and is slaw to dry Encapslat and gabiize wood for long lasing finishes on exterior doors furniture and sgns Use epoxy to protect metal and electrical parts Epoxy resists many chemicals and isa gaod barrier against oll and grease acids and alkalines Epoxy thickened with a fairing filler Is used to fil ow areas and gaps to shane ar Culp a surface and to blend or smooth surrounding surfaces Filing ismos of ten done after structural assembly or a repair has been completed Use flinging techniques to fill voids bridge gaps and shape and smooth sur Tacas in rotted cracked or damaged wood ils thresholds frames Irim Patch and lea floors befare installing tle carpet or other floor covering Epoxy thick Ened with fairing filer can be built up and shaped to duplicate carves architec Tural details Epaxy adhere well to metal and R 1 used a a high qualiy auta body surfacing filer Bonding Epoxy is used unmodified or thickened with an adhedve filer to structurally join parts af the sam
10. dot with a circular saw for chain sa The fiat plate ats asthe web af an I beam held in column by the wood beam rather than ta tap and tom flanges Bonding sister planks Where aructurai members have been damaged by rot or Weakened by atouts for plumbing ar ductwork you can buld up the strength o the member by gluing additional pieces or daar planson one or botn ades A bonded joint isfar superior to a nailed joint in transferring theloas I is usually bas to cary these aster planes asfar 2 possible beyond ihe problem area necessary jack he oist ar ratar into postion Uae enough epoxyfadiiesve ier Eo get good gue squeezeaut Use rywal seres to camp the pianie Clean up e excess and allow the spory to cae before removing as When repair of a structural problem requires a non standard truss or Bean you can construct one in place ar off site CAUTION Dimensions and materiale of structural members are governed by spans and anticipated loads Consult an engines or arenitect Cut and fit tap and bottom chords and bracing to the proper span and pitch Use plywood gusts on bath adesaf each joint Use full width plywood paneis on bath des for bax beams As seble and bond the braces and qussats in place with amp p nyladhesive filer Use drywall screws or nails to hald everything in piace untl the epoxy cures For added N P rength you can bond sesi ranfaraing bar into da N oes cut in the truss chorda Epo
11. e or diferent materials Bonding techniques include laminating hardware and fastener bonding fabric application and filleting The materials you are bonding the size of the banding area the load on the joint and the gap be Tween the pate affect the bonding method you use Use bonding techniques for structural joining and joint repair cresting bearing surface and attaching hardware Laminate ralghtor curved wooden siructural members bond scart Joints I vaide with wooden plugs repair broken tile and masonry Band anchor baltsinta wood concrete and masonry for engine and mo for mounts attaching columns posts and handraiis Bond metal reinforcing such 2 sre bolts threaded rod and ranfarcing bar to connect and increase load ce ability of beam trusses or columns Use epoxy with adhesve fillers for bearing Surfaces under columns beams machines thresholds Bond fabrics t stiffen lex Bleplywoad decks floors ables and other fat paneis reinforce beam shaves tool handles columne and flagpoles Fabrics also provide added film thickness and abrasion resistance to decks mark surfaces chutes bins or tanks These are suggestions and tips for household repair restoration ar building with epoxy M ast of these sug eons are abaut wood and wood protection repair ar reinforcing Wood constitutes the largest portion f most houses Ies the most vulnerable part of a house and most likely t need repair and protection Before you start The procedure far h
12. e repair Remove all rust and loose material Grind or sandblast down to right meal Apply a thin coat of epoxy to the prepared surfare and while the coating is stili wet abrade the surface with a wire brush ar sandpaper Wari the wet epoxy into the steel When the casting gels and while it iil tacky either apply the wet fiber glas cioth or fil the dents ar pits with thick paxylfairing fler Allow the epoxy t cure hard and sand it smooth Recoat sanded fairing filler to Sel it Allow the final epoxy coat to cure and wet sand it Paint the repair area with standard automotive paints ini bg ior one wh its te fens ion ve pug ar West Sst epoxy stabilizes the substrate to provide tile an un changing surface Anar removing the oid floor covering lay out the plywood ar concrete backer board underlayment To prevent racks rom developing in the finished tile jab you can glue the butt joint areas of all panels to the subfloor You can due theen tire underlayment to the subfloor but we especialy recommend treating the joint areas Use epoyitairing filer to fl voids and dips in the subfloor before naling the underlayment You can also use a slurry of epoxyladhesve filer to stil which you can apply with a notches spreader Experiment with the Motch size spread rate to get the correct adhesve amount far the Sye of tiles you are installing Sat the tiles into the adhesive mix and press firmly to make sure tnat the tiles are weli st and the
13. ect yours and the work areas trom spille Remave uncured epoxy from skin and other with a waterless skin leaner Remove excess epoxy from work surfaces with the Mat fend of a mixing ick or with paper towels Clean reddue with solvent Sealing amp Protecting Surfaces Basic barrier coating smoath coating Sealing around sinks and countertops Sealing knots and flaws in Irim Building abrasion proof decks Sealing concrete lors Sealing plaster and drywall Sealing wooden posts Repairing Rot Damaged Wood iling and filing rotted wood Excavating and filing rat wood Excovting and replacing rated wood Repair ing windows and doors Repairing thresholds and sill Molding trim in place Joining amp Joint Repair Laminating custom lumber Repairing crocked and broken wood Gluing Wim joints Gluing biscui joints Repair ing furniture joints Bonding Hardware amp Reinforcing Structures Bonding fasteners Bonding hardware Bonding anchor bolts Splicing posts and beams Reinforcing 1a9ging wooden beama Bonding sister planks Building usses and beoms Tile Masonry Metal amp Plastic Repairing crocked plaster Reattaching sagging plaster Bonding bricks and stones Repairing cracked toll tonks Seting fle Repairing metal and fiberglass auto bodies Sealing amp Protecting Surfaces Basic barrier coating West Sesten epaxy isa structu
14. ertical et If a batch begins ta thicken before it can be applied discard it and mix a fresh Smaller bach Apply second and subsequent coats of epoxy following the sme procedures M ake sure the previous coat has gelled Enough ta support the weight af the nert coat To avaid sand ing between coats apply all of the coats n the same day After the final coat has cured overnight wash and sand it to prepare for the final fin Sealing around sinks and counter tops Sel the eges of sink and plumbing cutouts in particle board or plywood counters tops and the the surfaces of high moiture areas Such as dishwasher compartments Water from leaks beneath drop in sinks and leaks ar condensation from water inesor fix tures can penetrate small and rat the counter under the laminate When repairing damage around Sinks and plumbing shut off the water source remove the snk or fixture and thoroughly ary the area before coating with epoxy Excavate and fill any rot before coating at he ods o badoia habon naleg ott as f toat Sealing knots and flaws in trim Us epoxy to sal knots and fil flaws in lower grades of lumber used for trim Once its sanded and painted you won t beable to tel the difference between it and clear lumber M ix a atch of aP txyfaiing filer to the consistency af mayonnaise and apply it Tike any ather wood filer with a plastic spreader or putty knife Epoey doesa bettar jab af sing knots and pitch pockets than mos
15. l low areas unl tne filled section matches he adjoining tim When fully cured sand and paint ft joing niga rd Laminating custom lumber Laminate structural and trim pieces to any shape or dze with est Srsrem epoxy Piecas canbe produced in a reuse jg or laminated in place Rip or mill pieces thin enough to bend to the desired sape any i aoh hram go sal mn of oy su sples m anp in sip dal es ir ps rob tin rod oe pry ie eg In psi squeals Joining amp Joint Repairs Many joints in bath new construction and repalr can be bondes with West Sesten epoxy for greater strength than with mechani Tal fasteners alone Epoxy alsa seats joints ram mastura Inhibit ing rot and reducing shrinking and swelling Epoxy flls gaps and reduces flexing white eliminating tne ned for precisely fiting joinery Gluing trim joints Interior trim joints look better and stay tight longer if they are lued Use G5 F ive M inute Adhesive fo glue joints together when ou nail the trim in place To ald spliting thin or delicate pieces tane or hald them in place until the adhesive cures G 5 hardens quickly and is clear so you cannot see the glue line Repairing furniture joints Loose mortise and tenon joints can simply be glued back together mith West Sven epary if the piece or pieces come completely apart Clean old glue and Eontamination from the boning surfaces Coat the Joint with epoxy and clamp the parts in po
16. nd chemicals Thisis not recommended for concrete floors that have sious moisture probleme or floors that have been previously aled or Contaminated with grease or oil AIl of these conditions inhibit good adhesion Floors shouid be lan an ary befre costing Which can be difficult an floors below grade Thorough cleaning With detergents may help to clean some gains enough for epay penetration and good adhesin Ta apply a thick coatingin one operation mix a batch of ren and hardener Add an epoxy pigment such a 503 Gray Pigment for a salid color finish Pour the epoxy on the clean concrete foor and spread it around evenly with a notehed trowel or rub bar squeegee Smooth the coating with a thin faam roller on a long extension handle Allow the epoxy to cure thoroughly Wash the curad epoxy with an abrasive pad and water and dry the sur face with paper towels before you apply glue or finish coatings ehh yd por Sa Boneto Sealing wooden posts Since porch decks are often wet the bse of porch columns and poss isa common place to find rat Before instaling porch poss and columns coat the bot tam endarain to prevent wa ter from wicking up into the pos Repairing Rot Use West Sisto apoy to sland fil or replace wood damaged by rot The first tp is inspecting and evaluating the depth of the at an the tructural effet ofthe damage 1f the piece snot structural or the damage is shallow a cosmetic repair may be ap
17. ope joint between the two pieces can ake the repair as strong as the original salid plece Wherea srt joint isnot practical a trong joint can be achieved by effective placement af reinforcing rode a out he haas and iri dr ing ihe boes a i ny ia Reinforcing sagging wooden beams You can use West SYSTEM epoxy and concrete reinforcing basta r nfarce saging wooden beams in pace Rout a groove in the Bottom surtace of the damaged beam o ihat it will accept a standard steel reinforcing Bre x Yo groove for a34 bar Use ao jacks to riz the sagging beam ta the desired level Piace a jack on esch side of the groove ar use blocking to keep the groove accesi ble Raise the beam very owly especially if walls or other parts ofthe suc ture bear on it Also consider plumbing in flors and walis that may be afeted Gez engineering hap if you re unsure of the efect of raising the beam Wet out the groove with epory Then fill the grove half full with epoxyfad hae filler thickened to the ton sistency of peanut butter Press the reinforcing bar inta it 10 Slr bras pa Hold the bar in pace by driving drywall serens or fa rooting als alongside the reinfarcing bar at 12 in tervals Fil the rest of the groove with thickened ep xy ana clean up any ex css Allow the epoxy are thoroughly bore removing jacks An alternate reinforcing method isto use a llat plate of ee or gas Cuta deeper narrower
18. r photograph wauld be helpful Send your suggestions to Other Uses West System nc PO Box 665 Bay City M1 48707 Far 989 684 0687 E mail ideas westsytem com Resources For more information about repair and building with West rare epoxy West System Inc als publishes the fallow ing 002 950 West Srsren User Manual amp Product Guide The primary guide to safety handling and the basic tech niques at epoxy use and complete descriptions of West Siste epoxy products 002 The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction The Book for anyone building a boat or warking with wood and West SYST epoxy 02 979 Wooden Boat Restoration amp Repair An luted quiet restore the structure improve the ap pearance reduce the maintenance and prolong thelifeof Wonden boat with WEST SISTEM epoxy 002 550 Fiberglass Boat Repair and Maintenance A complete guide to repairing fiberglass boats with West Sistem epoxy 002 150 Vacuum Bagging Techniques A Sap bysep quide to vacuum bag laminating a technique for damping waou core materials and synthetic compostes bonded with West Syste spony 002 740 Final Fairing amp Finishing Techniques Tar faring wo fiberglass and metal surfaces 002 892 Basic Application Techniques VIDEO A video primer on West Sts epoxy productsand their we VHS 20min These publications are available through your loca West rst dealer For the name of your nearest desler or Tor ad tiana information cal 866 9
19. ral coating It providesa trong sable interface between the base material and other coatings or other materiais bandes with epoxy Prepare the surface as necessary for good adhesion Dispense oniy as much resivhardener as you can apply during the mia tures open time and mix tharoughiy Pour the epay into a Toller pan Use thin foam roller to apply the epoxy in a hin en fi Smooth coating An spony barrier coating that wili not be exposed to sunlight requires only god adhesion and an adequate fim thickness An expos barrier coat that will be a base for paint or var nish aiso requires a smooth even finish For tne smoothest coating remember the thinner the film thickness tne easier it Seto contral te evenness of the fiim and avoid runs or sags in Each contand reduce the amount of sanding required When applying the enon roll lightiy and randomiy over a snl area to transfer the epoxy evenly Increase presure enough fo spread the epay into a trin even fim Overlap and blend previously coats areas and finish with long light even stroker to reduce roller marke NO le comran bo fo marora is le smth sect or up ot each paten arter i appied oy aragomg a foam brush lightiy over the fresh epoxy in long even overlap ping Srokes Use enough presure to smooth the ppl but fiat enough to remove any af the coating Alternate the direc tion in which each coat istipped off 18 coat vertical 2nd coat haizont 3rd coat v
20. rap and en clasethe threshold As you cut each piece for the mold wrap it in packaging tape ar plastic so the epoxy wan t stide to it Usea chisel or rasp and a wire brush to remove loose fiber from the ends of the threshold Open small racks and checks with a chisel M ake sure the wood is dry Coat the end grain cracks and checks with epory Continue to apply it unti the wood absarts hiten Add adhesive filler to the epoxy until it reaches a non sag conde tency and apply to the inside corners of the mold Smear same af this mixture around the end of the threshold and prop the mald in place under the threshold Trowel thickened epoxy int the fends of the mod to il any remaining spaces ang eracks Renove the mold alter the epoxy cures then usea file and sander to do a little final shaping Pant the repaired threshold te Protect it Iram surligne tamom al a ed d eo md el ot eth Spory il da ei ode ty Molding trim in place Fil damaged sections of cudom woodwork or older ys of trim that arena longer readily available Use a chisel to ramave loose and nigh spats in the damaged trim Build up the surface with a mixture of epoxy and fairing fler Usea thin straightedge to Creed the fairing compund to shape Use the adjoining Yim to guide the sraightaige Dont wark the compound too much When i s close to the right shape alow it ta cure Trim off high Spots with a plane or chisel Use the straightedge a a guide Re pent the process to fi
21. s tape over the joint for reinforcement Aliow the epoxy to ture thoroughly before refiling the tank If any small chips are rising fil the vaid with thick epoxyladhesive filler Add white pigment to the mixture on exposed sides make the repair less no tebe ei Cet ty Bonding bricks and stones Loose or broken bricks can be bonded with West Sesten epoxy If the marta is solid andthe gap is small use a non saging ep oxyladhesve filer mixture thickened to a mayonnaise canseiency Apply a layer to the inside of the cavity and push the braken brick into place If the mortar is loose or ising make a bonding grout of ep oxyladhesve filler and masonry sand Add a little dry cement or mortar for colar and apply it to the bonding surfaces a you Would mortar Be careful not to get epoxy on the face of the brick You can bond stanes with West Srsten epoxy for decorative land seaping that will appear dry laid without mortar The sones Should be clean and dry Use epoxyladhesive filer thickened to the Consistency af peanut butter ta chink sones in strategie places that Wili prevent the laid up stones from shifting or sting 12 Repairing cracked concrete West Sis epoxy isan appropriate repair material for cracked concrete Just clea the loose debris from a crack and pour or in ject epoxy into the crack For larger cracks and on walls add alit te Portland cement powder or just about any other powder to thicken the epoxy so it
22. stion until the epoxy cures You can also repair loose joints even if te pieces are l connected Win tre pieces fixet in postion tril a holethrough the joint at about 3 43 angle Drill trom the least cor spicuous side and don t rili all the way through the bottom piere Gluing biscuit joints Mt you own a biscuit joiner consider using West Sete epoxy in Suto yaon gue lor certain assemblies You can bond ihe m at Joints in exter u n ike aia or window trim boards itnough the sults don t el a they do with yelow glues they do wasp tne jaink ned up while the epoxy bands he joint and sans the ena grain Epoxy with dom hardeners Tor Complicated senile that require more working time than ya tow gue Repairing cracked and broken wood To repair wood that has broken along the grain first dry fit the pieces and remove any splinters that prevent atgn fit Coat both exposed broken areas with epoxy If there are any gaps or missing pieces tir adhesive filer inta the remaining mixture untl tie hick enough to ill the gaps Smooth the thickened epoxy into the void then clamp pieces together unti the epoxy cures Wipe away any eces pony that squeezes out M you want to maintain a natural wood finish use a wood toned fille so the repair area will be less noticeable You can also adjust the color af the epoxy by adding powdered tempera paints pow dared aniline dye or some sanding dust from the wood you are working an Note These repairs
23. t wood putes And it want shrink s one application is usi aly enough i araen AN hoye T Inde Building abrasion proof exterior decks Ad extra toughness and siffnes to surfaces like decks table tops and basketball backboard by applying fiberglass fabric in addition to coating with epoxy Use exterior grate plywood Apply fillets to indde corners and round over all edges before applying fabric Fili voids and sand smooth before coating For abrason regance cover surfaces with 12 oz ciath for heavy duty applications use 737 of 738 Biaxial Fabric Coat al surfaces with at least tees toats of epoxy applied in the same day Allow te inal coat ta ture thoroughly then washing Sn pant tor UV protectin aber pory pak Sealing plaster and drywall To protect drywall or plaster in highmaisture areas ike the Shower coat the drywall with West Svetem epoxy before painting or applying tile over i If the walls are painted sand the pant aurface thoroughly be fore applying epoxy Coat the edges of and where posible the backade of plumbing cutouts to prevent leaks ar condensation from wicking into the drywall When repairing damage around plumbing shut aff he water source and thoroughly dry the area Faare coating with epoxy Sealing floors Epoxy isusad on porch dacks and under carpeting and wood fiborng as a mature barrier and on concrete garage and shop Moors as a finish coating that provides a barrier against grease oll a
24. to help shape indde comers Cut the mald rom scrap to fit into the glazing recess Cover all mald surlaces expos to epoxy with packaging or duct tape or wrap with plac Clamp the mold in pastion until the epaxy cures Stap 6 below shows a mold in place Step 7 shows the mold removed aftar the epaxyfaring filer has cured Exterior jointe The example here shows atypical door repair Some severely damaged doars such as this one or win daws may nat be worth repairing unless they are historically significant or hard ye first four steps shaw the preparation at a rotted bottom ral joint The f nal faur steps show the finish af similar Fot damage atthe renter rail 2 Dril holes for rein forcing roda or dowels te he adioining pieces together necessary dril through the edge B the sile into the Foil The dril diameter shouldbe slighty larger than the dowel diameter 4 Wet out ali exposed Surtacea including the Tintoreing dowels ond haien Uso un thickened epory and renee the area ea the epasy no longer soak in Epoxy wall penetrate deeper the aroa le wormed Note f you ve removed glass far the repalr K s a good apport nity to senl glazing surfaces that show signs of decay especially Bong the bottom edge Repairing thresholds and sills This method uses a simple female mold to contral the shape of the Fepale The sides and bottom of the mold will w
25. wili stay in the crack and force it into the seam Once the epoxy cures the crack will be sealed with a wa ter reisan filer that won t Shrink and fall out Ron pary mih adhesin rar rch on feta poy fs teg ak Twl ic ey seit a Reattaching sagging plaster Where plaster has let go ofthe lath and ie sagging carefully drili a fen hales through the plaster M ix epoxylachese filler to a may annals consistency and inject into the holes with a fillable caulk Ing tube or syringe Clamp the plaster back into place against the lath with a brace from the floor or use wood blocks and drywall screws to draw the lase plaster Hight against the lath Allow 0 ture The epoxy wil grab both the lath and adjacent plaster hold Ing them together Remove the blocks or bracing alter the ony ures Touch up the holes with spackling ar drywall compound LOilmal es 2 a iicvnd Drops ah it avelicaspati pry hae wod ec shed fonedes pr madio hn penl smes ar fn ugh e pt whip damp par apain era oleh Repairing metal and fiberglass auto bodies You can rear badly corrode or damaged body panels with West Sistem spony and fairing filer Epoxy is stronger more water proof and it bonds to metal better than polyester body llers Wherethe maal is mizing completely you can rebuild the area by saturating Hberglas loth with epay and wang it to bridge the holes When the epoxy hardens you wil havea rigid backer that wil anchor the emander of tn
26. xies as wall as wood can cresp when the sents subject to oa at igher Id Nenperurs Use tra screws or nails SA Mion wih the poy in areas such y spor verted arses hat fray ge hat Tor Teng prod 11 Tile Masonry Metal amp Plastic Repairing cracked plaster Paster is usually made up of wo Ines one facing the living aren Caled the wite coat and the other beneath t caled the Broun coat W hen a crack appears in the white eoat on Thesar tac TEs usually because the brown coat has crated To pake the moi fective repair scrape open the crack with a y Shaped tool wal into ene brown coat Wet e brown coat th epoy and let t sand for about an our Mx epoxyladhesive flez to a peanut butter constancy Trowel the ticken pony desp inta the crack Leave the repair sightly concave you can tis real compound toi the white coat Nush with ihe aare face After te apony has geed use wie brush on sa tat the topping compound ean key inta its surface Repairing cracked toilet tanks pony will band to the porous side of ceramic materials ike toilet tanks To repair a erake or broken tank first dry the tank thor oughly Braken pieces should fit tight so the epoxy will not need to be thickened Coat the broken edges and Tit the places together A small bead of epoxy should squeeze from the joint Allow the Spony to cure Clean the bead of epoxy from the exposed outside ith a ngleeiges razor biade On the inside apply a layer of fi bhala
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