Ekopel 2K FAQs | Everything You Need to Know About Ekopel 2K

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Ekopel 2K FAQs | Everything You Need to Know About Ekopel 2K
Today we will be answering the most frequently asked questions we get about Ekopel 2K. After watching this video you will be confident and have the knowledge to refinish your own tub or countertop.
if you would like to purchase a bathtub kit or any other of our amazing bathroom DIY products you can find them here.
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0:00 Introduction
0:44 Can I recast a shower stall or a stand-up shower?
2:00 Can I use Ekopel on any bathtub?
2:28 How much Ekopel do I need to recast a bathtub?
2:42 PRODUCT QUESTIONS - How much Ekopel do I need to recast a garded tub / 2-person jacuzzi?
3:22 How much Ekopel do I need to recast a shower pan?
3:54 How long do Ekopel coatings last?
4:57 Are Ekopel products dangerous? Does it have an odor?
5:33 Nonylphenol Nonylphenol is a toxic xenobiotic compound classified as an endocrine disrupter capable of interfering with the hormonal system of numerous organisms. It originates principally from the degradation of nonylphenol ethoxylates which are widely used as industrial surfactants.
5:57 Can you apply a second coat of nonslip? What's in the nonslip?
6:31 Will the tubwax make the tub slippery?
6:48 Is the bathmat machine washable?
7:05 Is there a warranty with Ekopel 2K
8:10 How much material is needed for a clawfoot tub?
10:21 Is it possible to color your hair or use other colored bath additives?
12:54 My bathtub is worn down to the metal, do I need to do something extra?
14:25 How do I prepare the bathtub for Ekopel 2K?
15:52 Should silicone be removed from edges of the bathtub?
16:44 Is it necessary to remove soap scum and limescale before application?
18:31 What temperature should the bathroom be before application
20:25 How can I prevent Ekopel from going down the drain?
21:43 What causes streaking - How can i fix it
23:25 What can I use to substitute Lysol power
24:09 Is primer needed?
24:30 Will a leaky faucet interfere with Ekopel 2K
25:08 Yellowish staining after installation?
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Every step of the process to refinish your tub with Ekopel 2K is shown and explained.
REMODEL IT YOURSELF: No need to hire a spendy expert. This refinishing kit takes the expense out of bathtub improvement. Perfect for renters, apartment dwellers, and residential or commercial tubs, sinks, and showers.
ECO-FRIENDLY & NON-TOXIC: Fumes-free and made without harmful chemicals, Ekopel’s long-lasting, oil-free glaze never peels! Its thick, full-seal coating restores tub surfaces to a “like new” bright gloss.
STEP-BY-STEP DEMO VIDEOS: Free videos take the mystery out of re-glazing. We guide you through the prep, application, and finishing steps. If you can follow instructions, you can DIY recast your tub in 2 to 4 hours.
KIT CONTAINS EVERY TOOL YOU NEED: Our tub & sink remodeling kits include foam roller with covers, scooper boxes, and easy-pouring, safe-to-use Ekopel 2K enamel.
24-HOUR CURE TIME: After applying Ekopel, it takes 24 hours to “set” before using your tub/shower. Maintain 72 degrees Fahrenheit in the bathroom for the shortest cure. In lower temps, it will take longer to set.
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EKopel 2k is the premier bathtub refinishing kit. We provide top-notch customer service and the longest-lasting bathtub kit on the market.
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@zelogarno4478 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@RefinishedBathSolutions 8 ай бұрын

You bet!

@larrydew6960 2 жыл бұрын

Tub Chip pre would be great. You touched a little on it, but details would be appreciated. If a chip say 1/16" deep is on the surface will Ekopel 2K fill it and level the surface? If not I guess it should be filled before and sanded smooth. Thanks

@vincegiardina2252 Жыл бұрын

How do you repair chips on Iron tub? Before using Ekopel 2K

@JD99Fraser Жыл бұрын

After rebuilding a cracked fiberglass/acrylic tub bottom, should a finish coat of resin (with wax) be applied over the fiberglass resin prior to applying ekopel?

@jonathanlapointe6325 Жыл бұрын

Hello I used 2 kits one after another (days apart)so far 1st one I had drips and a thin spot so I sanded wiped out the tub with isopropyl alcohol. Then I coated it again the next day. I was sitting on the edge of the tub getting measurements for plumbing and a screw from my pocket made a huge scrape. Anywho. What is the protocol for coating it again? what did I do wrong? And also had quite a few paint nipples how do I avoid that?

@jeffreydavis5565 2 жыл бұрын

I'm refinishing a cast iron kitchen sink. Does boiling water compromise Ekopel 2K?

@frtv-fakerealitytv9391 Жыл бұрын

The hardest part is keeping the material off of the drain. I heavily taped and tried to create a dam to prevent the material from flowing into the drain. It did not flow into the drain, but it was very difficult to remove the tape. I didn't want to do it too soon or the material would have continued to flow into the drain. Taking it off after it hardened was very difficult and required sanding and scraping being careful not to damage the finished tub. Some of the tape took the material off the adjoining tub so there were exposed gaps that will require additional Ekopel to refill and cover. I have 2 more tubs to do and I'm not sure what I can do to avoid this issue. Removing the tape too soon will allow material to flow into the drain.

@Gitarzan66 11 ай бұрын

Use something else. This stuff is garbage.

@bertpainter8385 Жыл бұрын

Here's HOPING you guys read this question. 🙏🙏🙏 Just bought the kit. My tub sits above my crawlspace. The temperature in the crawlspace is around 50 degrees. Using a láser temperature gun the surface temperature while using a small electric floor heater around the tub varies from 60 by the drain to 78 on top of the tub. I'm in construction and have painted all my life along with everything else, so I"m well aware of surface temperature being more important than surrounding temps. I also have to consider moisture from the crawlspace (there's just dirt and plastic, no cement). My plan is to pour material tomorrow when it will be 60 to 70 degrees outside (today is 40's, 50's) , but rain later in the day. I thought by putting a double halogen light which throws off a lot of heat in the crawlspace directly below the tub sits and monitor the surface temp around the drain and top of tub I could somewhat control the temp environment. Does anyone know any other way or has experience with this situation and tried to control the temps? I realize I will have to monitor the setting up and drying process of the material, especially early on and then for the next few days after the pour, but I'd hate to have not asked for advice of those who may have the know how. Thanks, I'll keep checking back to see if anyone responds to this.

@zelogarno4478 8 ай бұрын

I wish you all the best!

@bertpainter8385 8 ай бұрын

@@zelogarno4478 Done deal and it came out perfect. I did have some buildup around the drain which I should have gone in the crawl space and removed the drain connection, because I'm afraid when I need to change the drain later on in life , it's going to be a bitch to remove. The epoxy will find it's way into the threads and make unscrewing that drain a nightmare. I hope I don't need to for 20 years or more.

@jeremycusey3303 2 жыл бұрын

I have a clawfoot tub I was thinking about sand blasting the whole ,tub inside and out. And do you guys add a tint color or sell a tint color I could mix into it? This tub is flaking paint that the previous owner used and is pitted on the bottom inside

@RefinishedBathSolutions 2 жыл бұрын

Ekopel would be great for that. We only offer tints if asked we don't have a color chart tints are $50 per tint and ALL TINTS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON RETURNABLE. We would only be able to tin to light grey, dark grey, almond, or bisc. Ekopel comes in white or black.

@abdulamoule Жыл бұрын

Hello, once hardened, Is it possible to refinish around the drain? How do you cut it clean, do you have to reheat the area? Would that mess up the surrounding of the drain? Or do I have to live with a messed up drain? Thanks

@RefinishedBathSolutions Жыл бұрын

I would recommend heating the area with a heat gun or hair dryer and then score around the drain and cut it out. Can also use a dermal tool to cut it out. Then can sand and buff if needed or use our pour on touch up kit if needed.

@delaneyfritch135 2 жыл бұрын

How much self leveling will the product do? I am refinishing a cast iron sink that has rusted around the drain where the porcelain completely chipped off. How much unevenness in a surface would require bondo vs just allowing the product to work? The sink is disconnected, so I plan on allowing the product to drip through the bottom drain again hole to remove extra product.

@RefinishedBathSolutions 2 жыл бұрын

If the surface isn't smooth to the touch it will mirror the underneath. So you would need to fill any cracks, chips, holes, or dents with car bondo, then sand it smooth.

@delaneyfritch135 2 жыл бұрын

@@RefinishedBathSolutions Thank you! For minor imperfections such as scratches or small hairline cracks, will the surface need to be prepped as well? Or will the epoxy not reflect these?

@paulavolter1148 2 ай бұрын

i realize this video is two years old but I'm hoping you'll see my question and respond. I'd like to refinish my black porcelain sink. Is there any kind of tint that can be used?

@RefinishedBathSolutions 2 ай бұрын

Hi there! Yes, we have the option for black with an additional fee depending on which size kit you get. Ekopel can also be tinted with Mixol. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions! We are happy to help.

@rhondalange3349 2 жыл бұрын

What do I use to clean my tub after everyday use? What chemicals can I use on it? Regular bathtub cleaner?

@RefinishedBathSolutions 2 жыл бұрын

We recommend scrubbing bubbles. No bleach products or anything too abrasive.

@TheTerminator1919 2 жыл бұрын

@@RefinishedBathSolutions Would diluted white distilled vinegar work in a spray bottle with a sponge?

@millardmelissasmith5331 2 жыл бұрын

Will one kit cover a 5 an 6 foot clawfoot tub?

@RefinishedBathSolutions 2 жыл бұрын

If your doing the inside and outside then you would need our 2 gallon tub and surround kit. If you just doing the inside of the tub then you would need our 1 gallon bathtub refinishing kit.

@karensimon1263 2 жыл бұрын

How long does the room need to stay at that temperature when you are finished? Thanks.

@RefinishedBathSolutions 2 жыл бұрын

It take the product 24-36 hours to fully dry and harden so I would recommend keeping at least 72 until its fully dry.

@angelwyble9319 2 жыл бұрын

@@RefinishedBathSolutions Can you tell me if plumber putty or something can be placed in the drain in case tape leaks & also what kind of tape is best? Is a blow dryer okay to use instead of heat gun?

@edisonheri2089 6 ай бұрын

I used ekopel and and painted on top of caulk I didn't see .what I do

@RefinishedBathSolutions 6 ай бұрын

Sand it down lightly, apply dust coating of BIN primer let that dry and apply more material.

@tooldudetony 2 жыл бұрын

How do you do the drain when the drain assembly is removed? Thanks!

@RefinishedBathSolutions 2 жыл бұрын

Put something in the hole like a lint free cloth, old t shirt rag. This is to catch any material if it where to leak through. Then tape the hole up.

@dudeorino4686 2 жыл бұрын

@@RefinishedBathSolutions Wait. Don't I want the ekopel to go down the drain hole? Then I wouldn't need to keep scooping it out of the drain. I don't understand why you would tape up a drain that has no drain in it.

@matbob7249 Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t scoop it all around the drain and ended up throwing whole tub out. Only way it might work is disconnect the drain and let it flow. Main issue and it’s missing in instructions

@user-zx9ld1yv4p 8 ай бұрын

What is the cost of product

@PrettySpicy 9 ай бұрын

Can you add powder dye to the ekopel?

@RefinishedBathSolutions 9 ай бұрын

We have tried tinting ekopel with powder and it usually does not work well. You are going to need a lot of pigment as well as keeping in mind how thick ekopel is!!

@hansungyungable 2 жыл бұрын

If leftover this can I reusable?

@RefinishedBathSolutions 2 жыл бұрын

no once the hardener is mixed in you only have about 1 hour to use. If you go back to it the next day it would be hard like cement in the can.

@ubacow7109 11 ай бұрын

What do you do with excess blobs

@RefinishedBathSolutions 10 ай бұрын

We have a scooper on the end of our box to scoop out excess material!

@TriChi 2 жыл бұрын

I plan to refinish my tub in the home I just purchased but I have a problem, the bathroom temperature stays between 82 and 84 degrees. The bathroom has a skylight so I thought the problem was the sunlight but it's the same at night. I thought about using a fan to cool down the bathroom but I worry about dust and debris flying around. Also, being unable to control the temperature. I haven't moved in so i don't have an air conditioner to cool down the house. Any advise on how to handle the temperature problem?

@RefinishedBathSolutions 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend cleaning up any and all dust and debris or that stuff will cling to the tubs wet finish an get stuck. I would also recommend using a portable ac unit for 12 hours prior to the application with the door closed this will help achieve that 72-75 degrees.