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Fixing Uneven Epoxy Resin-Hardener Mix Ratio (90:10) on Floor: Steps to Harden Soft, Sticky Surface

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  • #1 7972644
    gressik
    Level 2  
    I have a question
    The resin was put, only the mixing ratio between resin and hardener was too low, i.e. not enough hardener instead of 85 to 15, it was 90 to 10%
    Consequently, after 3 days the resin is sticky and still soft

    The resin is applied to the floor

    what can be done to harden it?
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  • #2 7972673
    Błażej
    VIP Meritorious for electroda.pl
    Scratch off and put a new one.
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  • #3 7972704
    gressik
    Level 2  
    under this resin there is also a resin undercoat

    how to get it off so as not to disturb that?
  • #4 7973144
    mczapski
    Level 40  
    What does it mean that you put resin on the floor? But I think it is a two-component varnish. I wonder how big is the floor? However, I would suggest heating the varnished surface.
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  • #5 7974387
    gressik
    Level 2  
    it is resin on the floor (in the hall) 30m2 is heated by underfloor heating
  • #6 7974445
    submariner
    Level 32  
    I understand that the hardener was Z1 or another amine (feel ammonia).
    These hardeners are tolerant to such proportions, but the problem is their complete non-resistance to moisture and I think that this is a problem of resin sticking, if they will be in a dry room for 2 weeks, they should be able to pass. If you can wait this long, do nothing - wait. The ideal time for such work is drought outside :) .
    PAC hardeners are resistant to moisture, so you have to use a thinner because it cannot be painted with it, the thinners also need some time to evaporate, certainly a few days.
    Do a test that the tare should not be scraped off, just paint a new one with a slightly higher hardener content - 20% more than it should be, it should harden the old substrate, but the most important thing is that when you use amine hardeners, it must be very dry, warm but dry and only heating / drying only electric blowers.
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  • #7 7975784
    Błażej
    VIP Meritorious for electroda.pl
    But if a soft mass remains underneath it, the floor will float and wrinkle later. Let it wait until it dries, and if it doesn't harden, remove it and put it back again.
  • #8 7987607
    gressik
    Level 2  
    I did this:

    I applied a thin layer of the hardener
    I waited 24 hours

    and it was soft in places, but mostly hard and dry

    I put another layer to the mixture I added more hardener o
    about 10%

    After 24 hours dry, I turned on the farelka and left it for 12 gaps

    The floor is uniform, completely hard, without any soft spots.


    somehow it worked

    let no one have a similar problem ;)

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around addressing a sticky and soft epoxy resin surface caused by an incorrect resin-to-hardener mix ratio of 90:10 instead of the recommended 85:15. Suggestions include applying a new layer of hardener with a higher ratio, specifically 20% more than the original, and ensuring the environment is dry and warm for optimal curing. One user successfully resolved the issue by applying a thin layer of hardener, waiting 24 hours, and then using a heat source to aid in drying, resulting in a uniform and hard surface. Concerns about the underlying soft mass causing future issues were also raised, emphasizing the importance of proper curing conditions.
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