At Epoxy & Cie Canada, we’ve done our homework and research!
The story begins in 1909 when the Russian chemist Prileschajew discovered that olefins reacted with perbenzoic acid to give an epoxy function. But the first synthesis dates back to the 1940s by the Swiss Pierre Castan and the American Sylvan Greenlee! Both simultaneously claimed the paternity of a thermosetting plastic material composed of a resin and a hardener. However, it soon became apparent that epoxy had much more useful properties. And in the 1950s, industrial production began with a growing demand for this high-performance coating. It was in the 1960s that the evolution began with more than fifty distinct chemical structures that were developed with nuances in terms of molecular weight, isomerism and purity. With an infinite variety of formulas and with a hundred or so cross-linking agents, modifiers, diluents, organic or inorganic fillers, this made epoxies an unprecedented technological advance over resins.
The multiple facets and use of epoxy!
Over the years, the use of epoxy has spread to the aerospace industry, the electronics, electrical, automotive and marine sectors, as well as to other sectors such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, wind energy, civil engineering, the automotive industry, packaging, electronic devices, sports and leisure activities, household appliances and of course construction.
Epoxy resins belong to a family of versatile synthetic products used as adhesion agents for polymer coatings, adhesives, seals and matrices of composite materials or fibre-reinforced plastics. They can be mixed with various chemical catalysts, offering great advantages in terms of durability, reliability and safety.
Construction!
Very well known and in demand for floor coverings, such as garage floors, kitchen floors, schools, day care centers, offices, waiting rooms, parking lots, warehouses, restaurants, and even hospitals. There are a multitude of other applications that can be done with epoxy. What about outdoor spaces such as pool surrounds, playgrounds, balconies, stairs, patios and more! And the current trend for kitchen countertops, bars or bathroom vanities. The choice of colours and designs is limitless! There is a multitude of stone and glass colors available to give brightness to your personalized countertop!
Epoxy resins are known for :
-their excellent adhesion
-their resistance to chemicals
-their thermal resistance
-their excellent mechanical properties
-solid and easy to maintain
-non-sticking properties.
And finally the epoxy art of epoxy art is on a meteoric rise!
What can we say about our artists who deliver real works of art to us because their paintings reflect with flamboyant colors that play a major role and give a clear luminosity with brilliance and depth and a magnetizing dimension!
And of our artisan cabinetmakers who make us dream with their unique piece of river tables!
Feel free to visit our virtual art gallery on this link : https://epoxyetciecanada.com/art-gallery/?lang=en
Epoxy & Cie Canada is a major supplier of high quality liquid coatings, including several lines of the highest quality epoxy and concrete, rubber products in the industry. Choose from our resins, flakes, Metals, Quartz and a wide selection of colors for your floors, furniture and exterior surface coverings. In addition, we have a specialized line of liquid coating products for cabinetmakers, wood craftsmen and artists. We offer an epoxy installer referencing service that is dedicated to obtaining flooring quotations for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications. Contact us for a free quote
