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Estimation guides
How much epoxy will I need?
Estimating quantities is very important, but also quite tricky to do. Here are some tips for working out how much WEST SYSTEM® filler and hardener you may need for your epoxy boat repair.
If you’re unsure how much WEST SYSTEM filler or hardener you’ll actually use, these tables should provide some helpful guidance.
Coating coverage estimation guide for mixed WEST SYSTEM epoxy
The table shows roughly how much mixed epoxy is needed to coat an area of 1m² . Please note that the thickness of epoxy fairing mixes will be approximately 3mm.
Epoxy Mix |
Mixed Weight Required to Coat 1 m²at Room Temperature |
|---|---|
105 Epoxy Resin® with 205 or 206 |
135g |
105 Epoxy Resin® with 207 or 209 |
125g |
105 Epoxy Resin® with 205 Hardener and
|
1.8kg = 3mm thick layer |
105 Epoxy Resin® with 205 Hardener and
|
1.5kg = 3mm thick layer |
Filler estimation guide
This table shows how much filler, by weight, must be added to mixed epoxy to produce a ‘Ketchup’, ‘Mayonnaise’ or ‘Peanut Butter’ consistency. Learn more about what these consistencies are and what they can be used for here.
| Ketchup | Mayonnaise | Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 402 Milled Glass Fibre Blend | n/a | n/a | 25-30% |
| 403 Microfibres Adhesive Filler | 4% | 7% | 16% |
| 404 High-Density Filler | 35% | 45% | 60% |
| 405 Filleting Blend | 15% | 20% | 25% |
| 406 Colloidal Silica | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| 407 Low-Density Filer | 20% | 30% | 35-40% |
| 409 Microsphere Blend | 11% | 16% | 15-30% |
| 410 Microlight® | 7% | 13% | 16% |
