The beauty of epoxy as a fast-drying material is its versatility, it can be used for a wide range of projects, from fixing holes in walls to sealing decks, and even though epoxy has great properties, all these properties will start to break down as time passes, especially when exposed to ultraviolet light and humidity and this is why you should replace old epoxy with new one regularly
Cover Epoxy with Plastic
When you are replacing old epoxy with a new one, one good thing to do is to cover the old epoxy with plastic as it will help keep the new epoxy out of direct sunlight; it is also important to keep in mind that old epoxy will start to break down faster when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Plastic will also prevent dust particles and other unwanted materials from settling on the old epoxy, like dirt and sand particles some environmental concerns should be considered when using plastic in this situation and no matter what is the reason for replacing old epoxy, the old one must be covered with plastic, once you have covered the old one, you can start using the new epoxy.
Cover Epoxy with Sand Weight
Sand weight is used to weigh the old epoxy so that the new one will have something to cling onto, it will keep the new epoxy in place and will also prevent it from falling out; it is important that the sand weight is covered with plastic as well and there are some things to keep in mind about covering the sand weight with plastic; it is best to use a bag that is not too big- bigger bags might affect the air flow around the epoxy and make the process more difficult and when you replace old epoxy with new one, the new epoxy must be placed on top of the sand weight as this will ensure that the new epoxy is not in direct contact with the sand and it will keep it away from dust particles and dirt.
Cover Epoxy with Damp Towel
Damp towels are used to absorb excess moisture that may creep up on the epoxy; it is also important that the new epoxy is placed on top of the damp towel, as this will protect the epoxy from excess moisture that may come up with the new epoxy; if the new epoxy is left in direct sunlight, it will begin to break down one by one, and the best thing to do is to replace the old epoxy with a new one, and the new one will absorb the excess moisture.
Cover Epoxy with Drywall Screws
When replacing old epoxy with new epoxy, one method is to use drywall screws; the new epoxy must be placed with the drywall screws, and once the old one is removed, the new one will hold everything in place; it is also important to cover the old epoxy with plastic, weight, and a damp towel, and once the old one is removed, the new one will hold everything in place.
