The correct mixing ratios

With all of our products it is important to use the correct mixing ratio. Maintaining the correct mixing ratio is very important for optimal results. On this page you will find the mixing ratio of all our products. Is the mixing ratio of the epoxy you purchased not listed? Visit the product page or contact our customer service. The Polyestershoppen team will be happy to help.

Epoxy mixing ratios

Epoxy resin cures by mixing two components: the base component (resin) and hardener. These almost always come in separate packages. For epoxy to work optimally, it is important that the resin and hardener are mixed in the correct ratio. Each type of epoxy is different and has its own mixing ratio. A little too much of one of the components can quickly disrupt the chemical reaction, leaving the final product softer than intended. Therefore, always check the packaging to see which epoxy you have and stick to its mixing ratio. Usually, mixing ratios of epoxy resin are given as 100:XX. This indicates how many parts hardener 100 parts resin need to cure. Not sure how much epoxy you need? Then check out our article on epoxy quantities needed

Polyestershoppen mixing ratios

Polyestershoppen helps you find the correct epoxy mixing ratios. In the table below you will find the correct amounts of resin and hardener that you need to mix for each type of epoxy. All our mixing ratios are stated in grams and can therefore be weighed with a scale. Have you carefully weighed the resin and hardener? Then you can start mixing. To ensure that the epoxy gets the right structure, it is best to use the two-cup method. Follow our step-by-step plan in which we explain exactly how to mix epoxy. This way you can be sure that your project will be a great success. View the Polyestershopping mixing ratios in this table: 

Type Mixing ratio Base (resin) Hardener Example
RESION UV Resin Art Epoxy (LV) 100:50 100 50 100 gr & 50 gr hardener
RESION UV Resin Art Epoxy (MV) 100:50 100 50 100 gr & 50 gr hardener
RESION UV Resin Art Epoxy (HV) 100:50 100 50 100 gr & 50 gr hardener
RESION UV Epoxy Resin 100:60 100 60 100 gr resin & 60 gr hardener
RESION Epoxy Casting Resin 100:60 100 60 100 gr resin & 60 gr hardener
Clear Epoxy Coating 100:60 100 60 100 gr resin & 60 gr hardener
Universal Epoxy Resin rapid 100:50 (2:1) 100 50 100 gr resin & 50 gr hardener
Universal Epoxy Resin slow 100:50 (2:1) 100 50 100 gr resin & 50 gr hardener
Epoxy casting resin for large castings 100:43 100 43 100 gr resin & 43 gr hardener
Epoxy resin for high temperatures up to 80C 100:34 100 34 100 gr resin & 34 gr hardener
Epoxy resin for high temperatures up to 130C 100:30 100 30 100 gr resin & 30 gr hardener
Epoxy for vacuum injection 100:34 100 34 100 gr resin & 34 gr hardener
Epoxy primer for smooth surfaces 100:50 (2:1) 100 50 100 gr resin & 50 gr hardener
Winter Epoxy Resin 100:50 (2:1) 100 50 100 gr resin & 50 gr hardener
UltraCast XT Epoxy Resin 100:50 (2:1) 100 50 100 gr resin & 50 gr hardener
TotalCast Artwork Resin 100:90 100 90 100 gr resin & 90 gr hardener
MasterCast 1-2-1 Epoxy 100:90 100 90 100 gr resin & 90 gr hardener
Epoxy Super Clear 100:40 100 40 100 gr resin & 40 gr hardener
Flexible Epoxy 100:38 100 38 100 gr resin & 38 gr hardener
Pre-coloured epoxy coating 100:25 100 25 100 gr resin & 25 gr hardener
Food safe epoxy 100:60 100 60 100 gr resin & 60 gr hardener
Epoxy foam 100:30 100 30 100 gr resin & 30 gr hardener
Epoxy putty 100:50 (2:1) 100 50 100 gr resin & 50 gr hardener
De IJssel Variobond Epoxy Adhesive 67:33 (2:1) 67 33 67 gr resin & 33 gr hardener
De IJssel Variopox impregnation Epoxy 100:50 (2:1) 100 50 100 gr resin & 50 gr hardener
De IJssel Variopox Injectable Epoxy 67:33 (2:1) 67 33 67 gr resin & 33 gr hardener
De IJssel Variopox Roller Coating 80:20 80 20 80 gr resin & 20 gr hardener

Polyester

Most polyester products require MEKP hardener. Some products do not require MEKP hardener, this is stated in the overview below. It is of course also important to maintain the mixing ratio for polyester. You can view all polyester products here. Polyestershoppen's mixing ratios are shown in the overview below.

 

Type Mixing ratio Base Hardener Example Type hardener
Polyester laminating resin 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Polyester casting resin 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Vinylester resin 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Pre-coloured topcoat 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Polyester topcoat for swimming pools 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Pre-coloured Gelcoat 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Abrasive Gelcoat 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Topcoat transparant 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Gelcoat transparant 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Polyester putty 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener BPO hardener
Polyester fibre putty 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener BPO hardener
Carbo putty 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Gelcoat repair putty  100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
De IJssel Poltix Spray Filler  100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener Special hardener is included
Tooling Gelcoat for mould making 100:2 100 2 100 gr resin & 2 gr hardener MEKP hardener
Mould building resin 100:1 100 1 100 gr resin & 1 gr hardener MEKP hardener

Silicone casting rubber

We offer silicone rubber in different shores (hardnesses) and two different mixing ratios. Always check the mixing ratio on the packaging in combination with the product name. The mixing ratios that we use are 1:1 and 10:1. Both silicones must be weighed by weight.

Type Mixing ratio Base hardener Example
Silicone casting rubber 1:1 Shore 8 1:1 1 1 100 gr base & 100 gr hardener
Silicone casting rubber 1:1 Shore 15 1:1 1 1 100 gr base & 100 gr hardener
Silicone casting rubber 1:1 Shore 25 1:1 1 1 100 gr base & 100 gr hardener
Silicone casting rubber 1:1 Shore 40 1:1 1 1 100 gr base & 100 gr hardener
Skin-coloured silicone rubber 1:1 1 1 100 gr base & 100 gr hardener
Silicone casting rubber Shore 15 10:1 10 1 100 gr base & 10 gr hardener
Silicone casting rubber Shore 40 10:1 10 1 100 gr base & 10 gr hardener
Body casting silicone rubber 1:1 1 1 100 gr base & 100 gr hardener
Alginate moulding powder 1:3 1 3 1 part powder & 3 parts water (by weight)

Varnishes, paints and primers

The mixing ratio of varnishes, paints and primers must also be strictly adhered to. This ensures complete hardening and the desired result. View all products here.

Type Mixing ratio Base Hardener Example
Double Coat DD Paint High Gloss 67:33 (2:1) 67 33 67 gr base & 33 gr hardener
Double Coat DD Paint Silk Gloss 67:33 (2:1) 67 33 67 gr base & 33 gr hardener
Double Coat DD Paint Matt Gloss 67:33 (2:1) 67 33 67 gr base & 33 gr hardener
De IJssel HB Coating 83:17 83 17 83 gr base & 17 gr hardener
De IJssel ZF Primer 87:13 87 13 87 gr base & 13 gr hardener
Double Coat Double UV 75:25 75 25 75 gr base & 25 gr hardener
Cabin Varnish 87:13 87 13 87 gr base & 13 gr hardener
Double Coat Karaat 75:25 75 25 75 gr base & 25 gr hardener
International Interprotect 3:1 3 1 Volume parts 75 ml & 25 ml
International Gelshield 200 3:1 3 1 Volume parts 75 ml & 25 ml

Flooring systems

We recommend that you prepare the entire quantity of the floor system products at once and process it correctly within the processing time. If you want to divide a set into multiple portions, we recommend halving the quantities or dividing by the number you want to make. For example, if you want to make a smaller amount four times, divide both or all components by 4 by weight. Please view all flooring systems here.

For mixing ratios, you can consult this overview below.

Type Mixing ratio Base Hardener 3rd component Example
Epoxy floor coating 74:8:18 74 18 8
18.5 kg base & 4.5 kg hardener & 2 kg pigment
Clear epoxy floor coating 100:60 100 60 n/a 100 gr base & 60 gr hardener
Epoxy casting resin floor 78:18:4 19.5 kg 4.5 kg 1 kg pigment
19.5 kg base & 4.5 kg hardener & 1 kg pigment
Metallic epoxy floor 100:50:2 (2:1) 100 50 2
100 gr base & 50 gr hardener & 2 gr pigment
Silk gloss coating for epoxy floors 10:1 100 10 n/a 100 gr base & 10gr hardener
Epoxy floor primer for dry substrates 100:50 (2:1) 100 50 n/a 100 gr base & 50 gr hardener
Epoxy floor primer for transparent substrates 100:50 (2:1) 100 50 n/a 100 gr base & 50 gr hardener
Epoxy floor primer for damp substrates 100:60 100 60 n/a 100 gr base & 60 gr hardener
Levelling epoxy 2:1 100 50 n/a
5 kg base & 2.5 kg hardener & 12.5 kg powder
Epoxy gravel floor sealer 67:33 (2:1) 67 33 n/a 100 gr base & 50 gr hardener
Repair and epoxy mortar 100:3 100 3 n/a 100 gr base & 3 gr hardener

Polyurethane resin

Polyurethane resin is in most cases in a 1:1 mixing ratio. This makes it easy to use and also easy to use in sections. If you would like to know the mixing ratios, please consult the table below. Here you will find all polyurethane products.

Type Mixing ratio Base Hardener Example
Polyurethane casting resin 1:1 1 1 100 gr base & 100 gr hardener
Polyurethane foam 1:1 1 1 100 ml base & 100 ml hardener
Crystal clear Polyurethane casting resin 1:1 1 1 100 ml base & 100 ml hardener
Opal polyurethane casting resin 1:1 1 1 Delivered in mixing bag
PU casting rubber Shore A80 1:1 1 1 Delivered in mixing bag
Romar-Voss PU gutter coating 1:4 1 4 25 gr base & 100 gr hardener

More information?

With the help of the Polyestershoppen ratio table you can get started mixing epoxy. Would you like more information about mixing epoxy or one of our other products? Please contact us. The team of experts at Polyestershoppen is ready to help you. In addition to a complete range of everything that sticks, we also have the necessary professional knowledge to provide you with good advice. You can also always contact our information centre for additional information. Here we tell you everything you need to know about epoxy and our other products.

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