epoxying
Applying two-part adhesive
Epoxying is using epoxy—a strong adhesive resin that hardens when its two components are mixed—to bond, coat, or seal something: I spent the afternoon epoxying the cracked countertop.
The word appears in DIY and repair contexts where a durable, permanent bond is needed.
Becoming less soft
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- catalystAgent enabling change
- hardenerAgent promoting rigidity
thermosetting · solidification · exothermic · mixing · two-part · setting · drying · activator
Material that bonds objects
- glueBonding substance
- resinViscous plant secretion
- joiningLinking into one
- attachmentConnection or fondness
affixing · laminating · fastening · composite · fusing · cohesion · adhesion · interlocking
Making impervious to moisture
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- coatingApplied surface covering
- encapsulatingContaining within a covering
- pottingPlacing in soil vessels
leakproof · moisture barrier · protective layer · corrosion protection · bar top · countertop · table top · garage floor
Repairing by covering
- fixingRestoring proper function
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- restorationReturning something to condition
- reconditioningRestoring to good condition
rebuilding · filling · crack repair · chip repair · automotive repair · hull repair
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handiworkHandmade work product
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
meticulousness · finishing · detailing · sculpting · modeling · assemblage · fabrication · woodworking
Capacity to recover quickly
- strengthPower to exert force
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- sturdinessStrength and solidity
- robustnessResistance to failure
wear-resistant · corrosion-resistant · impact-resistant · chemical-resistant · heat-resistant · longevity · permanent · structural integrity
hardening
Becoming less soft
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- catalystAgent enabling change
hardener · thermosetting · solidification · exothermic · mixing · two-part · setting · drying · activator · ratio
adhesive
Material that bonds objects
attachment · affixing · laminating · fastening · composite · fusing · cohesion · adhesion · interlocking · polymer
waterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- coatingApplied surface covering
- encapsulatingContaining within a covering
potting · leakproof · moisture barrier · protective layer · corrosion protection · bar top · countertop · table top · garage floor · clear coat
patching
Repairing by covering
- fixingRestoring proper function
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- restorationReturning something to condition
reconditioning · rebuilding · filling · crack repair · chip repair · automotive repair · hull repair
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
workmanship · meticulousness · finishing · detailing · sculpting · modeling · assemblage · fabrication · woodworking · casting
resilience
Capacity to recover quickly
- strengthPower to exert force
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- sturdinessStrength and solidity
robustness · wear-resistant · corrosion-resistant · impact-resistant · chemical-resistant · heat-resistant · longevity · permanent · structural integrity · load-bearing
epoxyingdissolving
Passing into solution
detaching · separating · disassembling · removing · loosening