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billym
2nd February 2010, 08:01 AM
Hope I am in the right forum.Wonder if anyone has used liquid glass to cover a tiled bench top? What I am tring to do is have a smooth clear finish on a small bench top that is hardwearing (in a bathroom) and scratchprof Be glad to hear any ideas:) .

joe greiner
2nd February 2010, 09:21 PM
If you mean water glass (sodium silicate), I think it's probably too brittle. Epoxy or polyester resin is usually used in this application, although it may need occasional re-polishing.

Does the tile itself have inadequate resistance?

Cheers,
Joe

WOODY70
2nd February 2010, 10:16 PM
Hope I am in the right forum.Wonder if anyone has used liquid glass to cover a tiled bench top? What I am tring to do is have a smooth clear finish on a small bench top that is hardwearing (in a bathroom) and scratchprof Be glad to hear any ideas:) .
Liquid glass would not be hard enough. It is quite soft and scratches easily.
Try Rustins plastic coating it is scratch and water proof.
Available from S/E Qld Woodworing Supplies
07 3808 7005

billym
3rd February 2010, 06:29 AM
thanks woody, will look into this bill:)

billym
4th February 2010, 06:44 AM
thanks joe, still looking into things. The existing tiles are fine but a very dull finish(matt) bill

billym
4th February 2010, 04:58 PM
Has anyone had experience with or know of anyone using this product[/URL][URL="http://www.nutechpaints.com.au/liquidsurfacecreations/"]http://www.nutechpaints.com.<wbr>au/liquidsurfacecreations/ I am thinking of using this on a tiled benchtop in the bathroom. Any comments greatly appreciated.bill
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