Yes you can. Water-based polyurethane does not cause problems when applied over epoxy coatings. However, I recommend using oil-based poly as epoxy resin glazes work great on oil.
Can you apply epoxy to oil based polyurethane?
You still need to apply a coat of epoxy even if you apply 23 coats of oil based polyurethane. The poly does not seal the wood enough to prevent air bubbles from appearing in the flood layer
Does epoxy stick to polyurethane?
Epoxy and polyurethane compounds are thermoset plastics. Epoxy and polyurethane substrates will bond well together as long as the surfaces are clean and lightly sanded.
Can you apply epoxy to oil stains?
With good adhesion, the epoxy will stick to the stained surface. These results demonstrate that WEST SYSTEM Epoxy adheres to certain oil-based stains after drying for 24 hours. Others require more drying time before the epoxy adheres reliably.
Does epoxy stick to oil based stains?
With good adhesion, the epoxy will stick to the stained surface. These results demonstrate that WEST SYSTEM Epoxy adheres to certain oil-based stains after drying for 24 hours. Others require more drying time before the epoxy adheres reliably.
Can you apply epoxy to polyurethane?
Applying epoxy to polyurethane is like applying a coat of paint to a plank of wood. In order to achieve the mechanical bond you will need to sand down the old coating before applying the poly. Epoxy on polyurethanes can be cured at room temperature, making it perfect for basement finishing projects
Should the wood be sealed before the epoxy?
With all porous surfaces such as wood, it is particularly important to seal the surface beforehand. You don’t need a separate product for this, you can simply apply a thin layer of resin to the wood and let it cure. Then you have perfectly prepared the wood for the final surface treatment.
Will epoxy stick to wood stains?
Yes, it is entirely possible to apply epoxy to a stained piece of wood.
Will epoxy stick to oil based polyurethane?
Yes you can. Water-based polyurethane does not cause problems when applied over epoxy coatings. However, I recommend using oil-based poly as epoxy glazes work great on oil
How do I apply epoxy to an oil painting?
Water-based paints work best and dry quickly. Epoxy can cover them in about 24 hours. Oil paints take a long time to dry completely. If using an oil based paint you should apply 23 coats of 2 part polyurethane to seal the surface before applying a seal coat of our UltraClear epoxy.