Tips In Sealing The Epoxy Pebblestone Correctly

By Marla Mills


The epoxy pebblestone is one of the many flooring types available in the market these days. This is one of those flooring types that are often used in patios and bathroom floors. With the said flooring type installed in one's home, it should be easy to gain a zen-like experience even if the person is just at home.

The good thing about the said flooring type is that it can be a do-it-yourself project. The said project can be easily carried out just as long as one has pebblestones, resin, hardener, mineral oil spirits, and a trowel. Laying the pebblestones is very easy as well so the person will not have such a hard time with the installation.

The homeowner will also have to pressure wash the flooring after it has been correctly laid down. There is a need to use the surface cleaner after this too. The homeowner will have to do this so that the surface can be sealed with ease. Once it is sealed, the entire surface will be kept intact. One can also take advantage of the shiny coating it provides.

Remember that there are some things that the homeowner will have to prepare when doing the sealing of the said surface. The homeowner will need to prepare some protection wear such as a face mask, a pair of goggles, and a pair of vinyl gloves. There is also a need for acid detergent, solvent based acrylic sealer, surface cleaner, and mixture of sodium hypochlorite and high-alkaline detergent.

With the said project, the person will obviously be dealing with the acid detergents. That is why the risk of getting chemical burns or injuries is quite high. To make sure to significantly decrease or eliminate the dangers, it is essential for the person to wear the appropriate protective gears that one has prepared beforehand. Wear long sleeves and pants too.

Starting off with the acid detergent, the person should pour it on the surface evenly. Immediately go over it with a surface cleaner. The nozzle of the surface cleaner should help keep it even. It will also prevent any damages to the pebblestones. Be sure to have the entire surface covered properly.

Get the pre-purchased sodium hypochlorite and high-alkaline detergent. One will need to mix them before applying the mixture evenly to the surface. Just like with the application of the acid detergent, make sure to immediately go over it with a surface cleaner. Cover the entire surface to remove dirt and kill mold or mildew. Let it settle for at least 24 hours.

The person will then have to apply one coat of the solvent-based clear acrylic sealer. The trowel should do well for this. Let the sealer dry according to the instructions on the label. Apply it for a second time to make the seal stronger. Of course, let the application dry according to the instructions on the label.

If the homeowner can do the said steps properly, one can expect a good result out of this. There should be a lot of things that the homeowner can take advantage with this. Just make sure to make the right choices when dealing with the epoxy pebblestone as the homeowner's flooring.




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