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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Megapoxy?
Regarded as Australia's top selling quality epoxy resin construction adhesive, Megapoxy is used extensively across a wide range of industries. Megapoxy is a superior building product used in Australia and in many global markets and has been providing effective adhesive solutions for over thirty years.
What are the advantages of using Megapoxy over other adhesives?
- Megapoxy adhesives bond marble and granite to concrete,
timber, steel, natural stone, ceramic and other materials of
construction. Megapoxy is suitable for bonding large panels to all
interior and exterior surfaces.
- Megapoxy is a non-slump fixing material and stonemasons can
install panels accurately on out-of-plumb walls. Rectification of
the wall into true plumb line by rendering or plastering is not
necessary.
- Elasticity of Megapoxy allows movements due to seismic activity
and vibrations encountered in elevators and lift lobbies.
- Movements due to thermal expansion and contraction as well as
wind loading are accommodated within the mass of Megapoxy
bonds.
- The spot fixing technique creates a ventilated cavity between the
panel and wall. This provides thermal, acoustic and dampness
insulation to the structure and makes open joint cladding
practical.
- Non-sag properties of Megapoxy allow stonemasons to install
panels at varying distances from the wall and fix vertical or
inclined surfaces as called for by design.
- Megapoxy is ideal for use in stone prefabrication and artisan
work.
- Megapoxy does not stain, burn or dehydrate even the most
sensitive types of marble.
- Megapoxy strengthens and improves durability of intrinsically
weak types of stones by sealing fine cracks and faults which
could otherwise cause problems during and after installation.
- In high rise installations increased safety is achieved by the use
of pins and anchors with Megapoxy. This technique insures
against wall material failure by distributing stress due to panel
weight into the interior of the wall. This is particularly important
when cladding older concrete or multicavity brick walls of type
frequently used in Europe and U.S.A.
- Very heavy panels in high rise installations can be securely fixed
with Megapoxy using stainless steel wire ties or anchors.
- Megapoxy frees the stonemason from the need to handle heavy
bags of sand and cement, and fixing with bolts.
- Dislodgement and de-bonding failures, common with latex
cement mortars, cannot happen. When using Megapoxy
stonemasons will increase productivity two or three times.
- Large choice of novel designs, unusual and difficult installations
are possible with Megapoxy.
What is the correct mixing ratio of Megapoxy?
It is essential that the correct mixing ratio of Part 'A' to Part 'B' is used, i.e. strictly equal parts by volume.
Mix Part 'A' with Part 'B' on a flat surface using a flat edge paint scraper or putty knife until uniform in color and texture.
Innacuracy or poor mixing will result in lower strength and possible discoloration on ageing.
How do you apply Megapoxy to install or fix a marble panel?
The quantity of Megapoxy required to fix panels will vary according to size and weight of the panels. Without the use of pins or ties, a minimum of 10% of the panel surface area should be bonded.
Five applications of Megapoxy one in each corner and one in the center is all that is required to install and fix a marble or granite panel permanently.
Megapoxy is the ideal product to correct out of plumb walls due to it's non-sagging properties. Stonemasons can fit panels at different distances from the wall to achieve correct alignments.
Which Megapoxy products are available through Epoxy Advantage?
Currently we are only offering Megapoxy PF but we plan on offering the full line of Megapoxy products in the future.
Is Megapoxy toxic?
Megapoxy Part 'A' and Part 'B' unmixed are materials of very low toxicity and are non-flammable. However, as with all industrial materials, including sand and cement, cleanliness and good hygiene practice in the work place are essential. Megapoxy can be cleaned off the skin with warm soapy water and detergent. We strongly recommend the use of gloves and glasses when using industrial adhesives. For further safety information please refer to each product's safety data sheets.
How do you apply Megapoxy to install a kitchen countertop?
On the drawing below, the red lines represent Megapozy PF Gel. The green blocks represent where PF Natural is used to glue 2 pieces of granite or caesar stone underneath the counter for strength.
Very little Megapoxy PF Gel is required to glue counter top laminating pieces. No more acetone is necessary either, saving you a lot of money from your fabrication cost.
The area to be glued should be dust free and oil free. You should also use an 80 grit or similar grinding or sanding disk to roughen the surface up first, then clean the area with pressured air and now the area is ready for lamination. Remember Megapoxy has a 4000 lb per square inch shear strenght (tested) so a minimal amount is needed to laminated stone, granite, limestone, or marble. With Megapoxy PF Gel you have no more worries when installing barbeque or table tops which will be exposed to the elements, including extreme sun or cold.
With Megapoxy's strength and durability you will have the peace of mind of a job well done and save money from all repairs incurred by other adhesives. Repairs deplete your companies profits aside from adding headaches and customer complaints.
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