Repairs with Epoxy Putty
Fixing a crack, pinhole or even rebuilding a missing section of your fountain is easy with an epoxy repair putty. Our Fountain and Statue Repair Putty works great is ideal for both our NuCrete® and Comp-Cast™ materials but there are lots of other similar products available as well. Oatey also makes a similar product called the “Fix-It-Stick” which is available in the plumbing aisle at most major retailers.
Typically these are a 2-part clay-like material that should be mixed for 1 – 2 minutes, until the material is a solid consistent colour, then applied and shaped as needed. These innovative repair materials begins to cure and harden within 3 – 5 minutes of being applied and are often ready to be sanded, filed or painted as needed after just 1 hour.
Here’s a step-by-step overview:
1. Clean and prepare the surface. Remove all dirt, grease or debris to ensure proper adhesion.
2. Cut a section of the putty (as needed) and mix the material until the 2 parts are one consistent colour.
3. Apply and shape the material as needed within 2-3 minutes. Remove any excess before it hardens.
4. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after use
Note: As these products may cause irritation to the skin, we recommend handling while wearing gloves.
Curing time may vary by temperature.
For even more repairs with epoxy, see the video below for repairing a leaky fountain:
