Knife grade epoxy for marble repair

Knife-Grade Epoxy Being Used To Repair / End Rebuilding Marble.
Marble is a natural stone with a very distinctive rich look. It can be used in many different ways; floors, countertops, stairs or decorative architectural design features. Marble is very robust and long-lasting but is prone to cracking, chipping, losing seams, and having structural failure. Knife-grade epoxy adhesives are relied upon by professionals to repair Marble and preserve its original aesthetics and physical qualities.

This article will provide a comprehensive, professional overview of knife-grade epoxy used for Marble repair; including the characteristics of this product, application uses, benefits of this type of product, limitations of this type of product and best practices for using knife-grade epoxies for repairing marble.

What is Knife-Grade Epoxy?
Knife-grade epoxy is a very thick, non-sag, two-component paste-like adhesive formula specifically designed for stone repair or fabrication. Knife-grade epoxies have a very high viscosity (thickness) allowing them to remain in place after being applied to the damaged area; unlike the liquid/flowable types of epoxy adhesives. The high viscosity is why the name knife-grade has been given to this product; because the typical application method is using a putty knife or spatula.

When repairing marble, the main benefits of using knife-grade epoxy adhesive are:
• Very strong bonding systems
• Minimal amounts of shrinkage after curing
• Excellent gap-filling properties
• Polishable after completely cured

Why Decorative Marble Requires Manufacturer Specialty Formulated Adhesives
Marble is a type of stone composed primarily of calcium carbonate and has a number of properties that make it unique
• Softer than granite
• More porous than granite.