How many steps is this process? Is it messy? About how long (number of days] for the entire process, given average drying times?
654083
itll take a weekend.... after the countertop has been prepped and most of that time will be waiting for the basecoat/ clearcoat to cure. itll be soft for a week but gently useable. its very messy sprinkling the granite looking flakes but covering the floor and a little vaccuuming will take care of it how fast it gets hard depends on temp and humidity. in a hurry? crank the heat for a few days
654084
I paid a contractor. all weekend, waiting between coats, especially if it's humid. then days and days and days to cure hard. We hung plastic sheeting from ceiling and contained the dust pretty good. I changed air filters in the house when done.
654085
It is messy in that the little confetti bits do get all over. You'll need a shop vac. It took me about 4 days total only because of drying time and I took my time. My family went camping for a week and I had to house all to myself. I was doing other projects while waiting for the drying steps. There were 5 steps; I did not have to tape off anything because my husband took the sink and stovetop out for me and I put up a new backsplash after I finished this project - the steps are: sanding/scuffing up the Formica, putting on the first coat of glue-y color; spreading the color chips; scraping/sanding the color chips; and rolling on the topcoat. I have a pretty small kitchen, so each step didn't take me very long. There is some waiting time, so I would do some steps that needed to cure in the afternoon so that they could do their drying overnight. I put this on a year ago and it still looks like the day I put it on - there is no sign of wear. It is a good product. Not high-end by any means, but looks way better than my chipped up dated Formica and much cheaper than new. Hope this helps.
654086
There are about 4 steps. Not bad messy wise as long as you shop vac. Total process took me 2 days to complete then I believe 72 hours till you can put anything on the counter. It was a amazing difference and experience!
1909650
It takes a good 6-8 months for the first tray to be completed, at least it did for me. But it seems to pick up quickly after that. Definitely add water, I use a spray bottle and give it a nice soaking about once a week. You want it moist, not wet per se but moist. You shouldn't have to open anything, the water will collect in the bin. I've had my bin over a year now and have filled the bin 5 or 6 times now.
1584934
I don't have the can near to hand but ideally you're looking at 70F for 30 minutes to 24 hours for best results. I applied when the weather was roughly 60 nearly 80F during the day during early-mid September, I had a lot of trouble waiting for the coating to cure and if it got moist from the dew at night it took hours more into the next day to 'dry'.I also had trouble mixing the coating to a consistency of a true bedliner, it was much more... textured (lumpy mess) in my case. Lots of lumps no mater how long or well I mixed. I do not believe this was temperature related though.
1691168
I would have to say that it drys pretty quickly, depending on how much you put on it. Within a half hour. Remember, it needs several coats before getting the effect that you are looking for.
1808185
Your question needs to be more specific. What is your application. Right after you mix it, it's a thick liquid. After about 5 minutes it starts to set up. By 10 minutes, it will hold it's shape relatively, but is still very tacky. You need to use gravity in your favor. I leave it dry overnight before attempting to sand or scrape it.
157758
What do you mean needing to dry, it all just depends on the curing time the actual gel is required, but it usually takes the 60 sec. and you are good to go and walk out the door. its actually one of the best i hav owend :) hope this helps.
1560514
It dries pretty quickly. I waited about half an hour just to be sure. It is really great stuff!
2248940
I usually dry it off at the bottle dryer rack. If you just leave it as is on the counter, will probably take about 30-35 minutes.
1090347
Hand wash with a little laundry detergent and hang dry. Don't put in dryer!! It will take about 48 hours to dry, fyi.
505351
I put mine in the dryer and use a timer set for the needed time to dry. My dryer isn't too hot, so it takes me about 50 min's to dry, some times I put them over a line to dry.
1482370
Actually it dries fast, let's say from one day to another if you don't use too many layers. I did three or four and the table is perfect, I had some stuff on it and left no residue. If you'd like to - you can do three or four layers, then next day use them and then when you'll be able not to use those coasters for a couple of days - add some more layers to ensure that nothing would be destroyed soon. Ah, between layers wait at least 15-20 minutes, cause at first it looks a bit white, but after it dries - get totally transparent, this means you can start the next layer ;)
1342246
the cycle is about 10 minutes or so. the trick is to use the tower ASAP after the cycle is complete. too soon not warm, too late the condensation makes part of the towel wet and clammy and two towels in there the way its pictured is not going to work too well. all in all, i gave mine to my sister, hope she has better luck
2021836
For me the product dries fast and is not sticky. I think it dries in less than five minutes. I'm sure it depends on the amount you put on. Hope this helps.
1321138
I agree with all of the recent responses. You most likely will need to use a heavy amount of glue and allow for more drying time. Normally, a thin layer of glue will do the job but in this situation, I would use a generous amount.
913808
about 12-13 hours to air dry. I usually end up throwing them in the dryer in the morning for about 25-30 minutes on extra-high to finish drying them after about 8 hours on the drying rack.
1550977
It took about 6 hours to dry completely but I put it down pretty thick. It smells bad going down, but not once it was dry.
1959970
It's pretty runny and takes 24 hours. I use them in small glass vials - you can see them here - http://www.kisstletoe.net If you have a "frame" that will hold the resin while it dries, you'll be O.K. Be patient = use the two cup instructions. I love this stuff!