UltraClear Epoxy: Materials and surface compatibility
Surface guide
What Surfaces Does Epoxy Bond To?
UltraClear epoxy bonds to nearly any surface, from wood and concrete to granite, metal and tile. Here's what works, and when to seal it first.
Materials UltraClear epoxy bonds to
A partial list of the surfaces our epoxy bonds to. Many less common materials work well too.
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Wood
The most common epoxy surface. Works with both hardwoods and softwoods.
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Metals
Copper, iron and aluminum. Smooth refined aluminum may need extra prep; etched aluminum bonds easily.
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Granite
Naturally porous, so it bonds well. Epoxy helps protect it from stains and damage.
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Marble
Epoxy enhances marble's look while protecting a stone that isn't very durable on its own.
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Quartz
Engineered quartz slabs bond well, and epoxy brings out their color and pattern.
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Concrete
Very porous, so epoxy bonds easily, even to smooth finished concrete.
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Ceramics
Tile, pottery and trays. Epoxy has bonded with every ceramic our customers have used.
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Porcelain
A durable ceramic. Like other ceramics, it bonds well with epoxy.
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Stone
Stone and stone tile bond well, indoors and out.
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Stainless steel
A versatile choice for modern tables, furniture and bar tops.
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Bamboo
A strong, wood like material for decor, lamps and art. Bonds easily.
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Sand
Often tinted and arranged in patterns, then embedded under a clear coat.
Do I need a seal coat?
A seal coat is a thin, brushed on coat of the same epoxy that seals pores so air bubbles don't rise into your flood coat.
Two seal coats
Barn wood, knotty wood, cork, concrete and tile with grout. Apply them 4 hours apart.
One seal coat
Most wood and other porous surfaces.
No seal coat
Metal, laminate and other solid, non porous surfaces.
Our epoxy calculator includes seal coats in its recommendation.
Projects on different surfaces
Highly versatile, deeply compatible
Our epoxy resins bond strongly with most common surface materials. Choose the one made for your project: