![]() You simply cut off the required amount of putty and knead by hand until it feels ready to apply. It combines the two parts in one handy stick with the hardener running through the middle. The two most common formats are the putty stick and the two-part putty. Epoxy putty formatsĮpoxy putties can come in several formats. Using putties that are not WRAS approved and which encounter water designated for human consumption could lead to contamination – the last thing anyone wants when it comes to fixing a leaking pipe. WRAS approval means that the material in question has been certified for use with drinking water. When it comes to epoxy for domestic plumbing, then finding a putty which is WRAS approved is vital to guarantee the safety of the repair. Specialist formulations are produced for high temperature applications, such as Titanium High Temperature Epoxy Putty which is resistant up to 280☌ for use with steam pipes and other pipework in industry. Milliput, a Welsh epoxy putty manufacturer, produce a terracotta putty which can be used to repair terracotta and clay ornaments.Įpoxy putties are not just formulated for colour. Specialist wood putty for example is coloured brown and will often be wood-filled, allowing it to bond more effectively.Ĭoncrete putty cures to grey to match concrete. Types of epoxy puttiesĭifferent epoxy putties are formulated for different tasks and use on certain materials. AB Original has proven a popular product with Sylmasta’s pipe repair customers in the Middle East. It also comes with a two working time, allowing for more putty to be mixed without wastage for use in large-scale repair and maintenance tasks.īecause the cure speed of epoxy putty is impacted by heat, putties with long working times are more suitable for warmer climates. Over on Sylmasta’s craft, restoration and model making site, the putties on sale therefore come with a much longer working time of up to two hours – Green Stuff, Magic Sculp and Geomfix Original A+B.ĪB Original is Sylmasta’s super-strength repair putty. When epoxy putties are used by model makers, sculptors and restorers, they in contrast require time to be able to shape the putty and carve intricate details into their creations. It is the perfect epoxy putty for when time is of the essence. It has a cure time of five minutes, offering a rapid repair solution for steel, iron and other ferrous metals. Some users may want a rapid working putty while others carrying out larger projects or more detailed work might need longer to work with the material. The chemistry of the hardener determines how quickly the putty will cure. The key component in an epoxy putty is the hardener. ![]() By the time it has cured and set, you have a material which can be as hard as steel when measured using the Shore rating. Whilst soft, epoxy putty can be kneaded by hand and moulded into use for the repair or bonding task it is required for. When these two parts are mixed together, a chemical reaction takes place, causing the putty to harden. What is epoxy putty?Įpoxy putties are made up of two soft parts. And perhaps best of all – it is one of the easiest repair compounds to use. It can be shaped, moulded, sculpted, drilled, sawed, cut and painted. ![]() Hole in metalwork caused by rust? Epoxy putty. ![]() Wood that could do with filling in? Epoxy putty. Have a cracked concrete paving slab that requires repair? Use putty to fill the gap.īathroom tiles or ceramics that are chipped? Epoxy putty. Need to fix a leaking pipe? Use putty to plug the hole. Why? Because it is so versatile that you can use it in almost any job you can think of. Welcome to the wonderful world of epoxy puttyĮpoxy putty is one of those repair materials that every household should have a supply of. ![]()
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