Tom Holland
Uses lustrous epoxy paint on shaped aluminum and fiberglass, bridging painting and sculpture through color, light, and reflection.
Paint Type
Epoxy Paint
Epoxy paint is a durable coating based on epoxy resin. Two-part formulas combine resin and hardener before application, while one-part products are usually epoxy-modified paints.
Epoxy paint compatibility
Epoxy paint works especially well on concrete and metal. Tile and porcelain surfaces require a refinishing system made specifically for them.
| Surface | Compatibility | Preparation | Primer | Finish | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete | Excellent with a concrete-specific system | Check for moisture and existing coatings; clean, repair, and profile the concrete as directed. | System-specific; some floor coatings do not use a separate primer. | Allow the stated cure before foot or vehicle traffic. | Garage floor guide |
| Tile | Excellent with an approved tile refinishing kit | Repair chips, remove caulk where directed, clean and abrade the tile, then remove all dust. | Use the complete refinishing system; do not substitute components. | Observe mixing, recoat, ventilation, water-exposure, and full-cure instructions. | — |
| Porcelain | Excellent with an approved porcelain refinishing kit | Clean thoroughly, abrade as directed, repair defects, and remove all residue before coating. | Use the complete refinishing system and follow its mixing and application requirements. | Observe the full cure before water exposure; service limits remain product-specific. | — |
| Stainless Steel | Excellent in an approved protective system | Remove contamination and create the surface profile required by the coating specification. | Use the specified stainless-steel-compatible epoxy or bonding primer. | Observe the system's recoat, service, and full-cure requirements. | — |
| Galvanized Steel | Excellent in an approved protective system | Remove contamination and prepare the zinc surface to the coating specification. | Use the specified galvanized-steel-compatible epoxy or bonding primer. | Observe the system's recoat, service, and full-cure requirements. | — |
| Metal | Good with a metal-specific epoxy product | Remove rust and loose coating; clean, degrease, dry, and dull glossy surfaces. | Follow the product system for bare or previously coated metal. | Respect the stated recoat and full-cure times. | — |
Sources: Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield Garage Floor Coating, Rust-Oleum garage-floor coating guide, Rust-Oleum Appliance Epoxy, Behr 1-Part Epoxy Concrete & Garage Floor Paint, Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy EG-1 VHS N, and Rust-Oleum Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit.
Painters who used epoxy paint
Explore painters in the PaintZeal reference who used epoxy paint as an artistic medium.
Frank Stella
Used epoxy paint alongside fluorescent alkyd and other industrial media in geometric shaped paintings such as Effingham II.
