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 | GlassCast 3 Safety Datasheet (SDS) - EN |  983 KB |
| Super White CULR Safety Datasheet (SDS) - EN | 264 KB |
| Jet Black CULR Safety Datasheet (SDS) - EN | 255 KB |
| Polished Gold CULR Safety Datasheet (SDS) - EN | 276 KB |
| Technical Datasheet (TDS) | 751 KB |
| Cosmic Black Marble Colour Card | 146 KB |
| Resin Countertop Handbook | 548 KB |
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Cosmic Black Granite Countertop Kit
Professional quality epoxy resin countertop kit to produce exclusive, elegant black marble effect surfaces for kitchen worktops, countertops, bars, desks and more.
The kit includes all the resin, pigments and powders needed to produce an authentic looking 'cosmic black' granite effect, laced with intricate veins of shimmering stone.
Available in 3 kits sizes: 0.2sqm, 2sqm and 6sqm. An optional 'ancillaries kit' is also available.
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Create Your Own Convincing Black Granite Countertops in Hours
GlassCast countertop kits can be used to completely transform existing kitchen worktops or to create a hard-wearing and hygienic surface for kitchens, bathrooms, bars and shops, on bare materials like MDF and plywood.
The kit uses premium quality GlassCast 3 Epoxy Coating Resin which is the perfect countertop epoxy; delivering a super smooth, high gloss resin surface that is hygienic, hard-wearing and UV resistant.
It includes all the resin, pigments and powders needed to create a highly convincing cosmic black granite appearance, laced with intricate veins of shimmering stone and metallic details. This classic black granite look is both elegant and refined and would look equally at home in a luxury kitchen or exclusive bar.
Kit Contents:
- GlassCast 3 epoxy coating resin and hardener
- Jet Black, Super White and Polished Gold CULR Pigment
- Bronze and Graphite SHIMR Powder
- Cosmic Black Granite ‘Colour Card’ and Instructions (Download only)
Kit Sizes and Coverage
GlassCast Countertop kits are available in 3 sizes:
- 0.2sqm Sample Kit – Ideal for a practice run, side table, or to see the finish in real life
- 2sqm Medium Kit – Typical for a small kitchen with up to 4 metres length of countertops
- 6sqm Large Kit – Suitable for large kitchens, including islands, with up to 12 metres of countertops
| 0.2sqm kit | 2sqm kit | 6sqm kit |
|---|---|---|
| 500g GlassCast 3 Epoxy | 5kg GlassCast 3 Epoxy | 15kg GlassCast 3 Epoxy |
| Super White CULR 20ml | Super White CULR 20ml | Super White CULR 20ml |
| Jet Black CULR 20ml | Jet Black CULR 200ml | Jet Black CULR 400ml |
| Polished Gold CULR 20ml | Polished Gold CULR 20ml | Polished Gold CULR 20ml |
| Graphite SHIMR 3g | Graphite SHIMR 20g | Graphite SHIMR 20g |
| Bronze SHIMR 3g | Bronze SHIMR 3g | Bronze SHIMR 20g |
Getting Started
How difficult is it?
Transforming your existing countertops with a GlassCast Countertop Kit is far easier than you might imagine and certainly an entirely realistic project for any keen DIYer.
For a small sized kitchen with around 4m of worktop (2sqm area), the whole process is likely to take around 3hrs, much of which is prep. Certainly it’s far quicker, and far cheaper than replacing the work surfaces themselves!
The GlassCast countertop tutorial covers the whole process from start-to-finish and has been made to be as honest and realistic as possible. If you have any questions or hesitations after watching the video, please get in touch with our friendly team and we’d be only too happy to advise you.
What else will I need?
In addition to the resin and pigments included in the kit, the other things you will need to complete your countertop transformation are a hair-dryer, some form of barrier tape and a few ancillaries like mixing buckets and abrasive paper.
To make life easy, a complete set of all tools and ancillaries needed (excluding hair dryer!) is available in our accessories section and just pick up what you don’t already have.
Scratches and Heat Resistance
Although a GlassCast resin countertop look just like a natural stone countertop, it is still a resin surface and will need to be treated properly in order to keep it looking its best.
Scratch Resistance of Epoxy Countertops
In general, epoxy resin is a very hard-wearing material and will stand up very well to normal daily use. Even still, you should use common sense and always use a chopping board avoid cutting or chopping directly on the surface or dragging sharp or abrasive things around on it.
If you do find that your worktops have accumulated some scratches over time, the great news is that they can be quickly restored by flatting with a fine abrasive paper and then polished back to their original gloss with a polishing compound.
Heat Resistance of Epoxy Countertops
Whilst different manufacturers (many from the US) make various claims about the heat resistance of their epoxy resin, we have never found a countertop resin with better heat resistance than GlassCast. That said, it is still possible to lightly mark any resin countertop if hot plates or very hot drinks are placed and left directly on it. The good news is that these marks do tend to ‘bounce back’ after time, often leaving no mark at all or can easily be polished out if needs be.
Just like a laminate or wooden worktop, very hot objects - such as a pan taken directly from the oven or off the hob - should never by placed directly onto the resin surface because they will mark it. However, if this were to accidentally happen, the results are usually less obvious than they would be on a wood or laminate worktop and can generally be rectified more easily.
Create Your Own Convincing Black Granite Countertops in Hours
GlassCast countertop kits can be used to completely transform existing kitchen worktops or to create a hard-wearing and hygienic surface for kitchens, bathrooms, bars and shops, on bare materials like MDF and plywood.
The kit uses premium quality GlassCast 3 Epoxy Coating Resin which is the perfect countertop epoxy; delivering a super smooth, high gloss resin surface that is hygienic, hard-wearing and UV resistant.
It includes all the resin, pigments and powders needed to create a highly convincing cosmic black granite appearance, laced with intricate veins of shimmering stone and metallic details. This classic black granite look is both elegant and refined and would look equally at home in a luxury kitchen or exclusive bar.
Kit Contents:
- GlassCast 3 epoxy coating resin and hardener
- Jet Black, Super White and Polished Gold CULR Pigment
- Bronze and Graphite SHIMR Powder
- Cosmic Black Granite ‘Colour Card’ and Instructions (Download only)
Kit Sizes and Coverage
GlassCast Countertop kits are available in 3 sizes:
- 0.2sqm Sample Kit – Ideal for a practice run, side table, or to see the finish in real life
- 2sqm Medium Kit – Typical for a small kitchen with up to 4 metres length of countertops
- 6sqm Large Kit – Suitable for large kitchens, including islands, with up to 12 metres of countertops
| 0.2sqm kit | 2sqm kit | 6sqm kit |
|---|---|---|
| 500g GlassCast 3 Epoxy | 5kg GlassCast 3 Epoxy | 15kg GlassCast 3 Epoxy |
| Super White CULR 20ml | Super White CULR 20ml | Super White CULR 20ml |
| Jet Black CULR 20ml | Jet Black CULR 200ml | Jet Black CULR 400ml |
| Polished Gold CULR 20ml | Polished Gold CULR 20ml | Polished Gold CULR 20ml |
| Graphite SHIMR 3g | Graphite SHIMR 20g | Graphite SHIMR 20g |
| Bronze SHIMR 3g | Bronze SHIMR 3g | Bronze SHIMR 20g |
Getting Started
How difficult is it?
Transforming your existing countertops with a GlassCast Countertop Kit is far easier than you might imagine and certainly an entirely realistic project for any keen DIYer.
For a small sized kitchen with around 4m of worktop (2sqm area), the whole process is likely to take around 3hrs, much of which is prep. Certainly it’s far quicker, and far cheaper than replacing the work surfaces themselves!
The GlassCast countertop tutorial covers the whole process from start-to-finish and has been made to be as honest and realistic as possible. If you have any questions or hesitations after watching the video, please get in touch with our friendly team and we’d be only too happy to advise you.
What else will I need?
In addition to the resin and pigments included in the kit, the other things you will need to complete your countertop transformation are a hair-dryer, some form of barrier tape and a few ancillaries like mixing buckets and abrasive paper.
To make life easy, a complete set of all tools and ancillaries needed (excluding hair dryer!) is available in our accessories section and just pick up what you don’t already have.
Scratches and Heat Resistance
Although a GlassCast resin countertop look just like a natural stone countertop, it is still a resin surface and will need to be treated properly in order to keep it looking its best.
Scratch Resistance of Epoxy Countertops
In general, epoxy resin is a very hard-wearing material and will stand up very well to normal daily use. Even still, you should use common sense and always use a chopping board avoid cutting or chopping directly on the surface or dragging sharp or abrasive things around on it.
If you do find that your worktops have accumulated some scratches over time, the great news is that they can be quickly restored by flatting with a fine abrasive paper and then polished back to their original gloss with a polishing compound.
Heat Resistance of Epoxy Countertops
Whilst different manufacturers (many from the US) make various claims about the heat resistance of their epoxy resin, we have never found a countertop resin with better heat resistance than GlassCast. That said, it is still possible to lightly mark any resin countertop if hot plates or very hot drinks are placed and left directly on it. The good news is that these marks do tend to ‘bounce back’ after time, often leaving no mark at all or can easily be polished out if needs be.
Just like a laminate or wooden worktop, very hot objects - such as a pan taken directly from the oven or off the hob - should never by placed directly onto the resin surface because they will mark it. However, if this were to accidentally happen, the results are usually less obvious than they would be on a wood or laminate worktop and can generally be rectified more easily.
Downloads (7)
| GlassCast 3 Safety Datasheet (SDS) - EN | 983 KB |
| Super White CULR Safety Datasheet (SDS) - EN | 264 KB |
| Jet Black CULR Safety Datasheet (SDS) - EN | 255 KB |
| Polished Gold CULR Safety Datasheet (SDS) - EN | 276 KB |
| Technical Datasheet (TDS) | 751 KB |
| Cosmic Black Marble Colour Card | 146 KB |
| Resin Countertop Handbook | 548 KB |
GlassCast 3 is about as heat resistant as any countertop epoxy can be and in fact we have done numerous tests comparing it to any other system on the market (including all the major products from the USA). However, although its designed to be as heat resistant as possible, that doesn't mean that GlassCast, or any of the other systems, cannot be marked by hot plates, mugs, or pans.
In rigorous testing, we've found that objects hotter than about 50C can leave a mark on a GlassCast countertop. 50C is hotter than you could realistically hold comfortably and so if you've got something that's too hot to hold then it shouldn't be placed directly onto a resin countertop. This would certainly be true for hot pans off the stove or pans/trays straight from the oven. In this regard, a resin surface is much like a traditional kitchen laminate worktop.
If hot objects are placed directly onto the counter then what you'll normally find is that they leave a very slight ring. At first the ring will be more noticeable but over time (days or even weeks) the elastic property of the resin will start to smooth it out and after a while the ring may become unnoticeable or disappear altogether. If this doesn't happen and you are left with a permanent faint mark then GlassCast 3 is highly polishable and the countertop could be lighted flatted and re-polished in the affected area.
Existing silicone on a worktop does not need to be removed when preparing a worktop. Old silicone like that does not cause any issues with the resin. The only time we would be cautious is if it is fresh silicone. If making new worktops, do not use silicone until the GlassCast project is complete, at which time you can seal any gap between the tiles and resin surface, much like you would with a normal worktop.
It's very difficult to put an exact time on when is best to remove the tape because it will depend on the temperature you're working in (i.e. the room temperature) and also how long the resin spent in the pot before it was poured onto the countertop (the cure is accelerated when the resin spends longer in the pot an warms up). These different factors will mean the ‘gelling’ of the resin to the ideal consistency for the rolled edge may be anywhere from an hour to maybe 3hrs after mixing and so it's best to regularly check the state of the resin as it cures every few minutes or so until reaches a gel like viscosity.
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Customer Product Reviews for Cosmic Black Granite Countertop Kit
Absolutely love my resin countertops, they've totally transformed the kitchen. I was really surprised by how not difficult the process was, I really did expect that it would turn out very different from what you see in the photos or videos online but I think my result is just as good. The only problem I had was taking a little bit too long getting some of the colours down, I had one pot where the resin went like jelly and I couldn't use it but in the end it didn't need it and I love the end result to maybe it was fate! Definitely a 5 star review from me :) Thanks.
I thought I'd leave a comprehensive review to help other purchaser. First this product is brilliant, result is stunning and kit well thought off. It is extremely low VOC. Bravo. I am severely allergic to VOCs and I did not have any reaction whatsoever. As a precaution I left the bay window open nonetheless. The things to watch out for: 1. PREP. They demo on brand new material, your countertop is not likely to be. I think washing down with sugar soap is a necessary step before sanding down. I have loads of tiny holes where the resin did not adhere, and my hunch is that there may have been spots of grease and silicone. That brings me to the silicone. The resin will NOT adhere to silicone, so it pulled back and beaded all along the splashback. I am going to fix that by running another thin bead of black silicone. This is an additional job however. So either remove the silicone or be prepared, like I am, to redo your silicone. 2. PRIMER COAT, use the roller you can purchase in the accessories..I didn't and it is a shame. If you a bit on the slow slide, brush strokes will show as it takes some times to spread the resin with a brush. 3. FINAL COAT. Mix and divide your main mix 2 or 3 times. For a start, you cannot lift and pour a 2kg bucket full of resin with the one hand. 3. The heat generated by the chemical process will make your resin go off much quicker. I got caught, and did not have enough resin for the edge: over half had set hard in the bucket ! Really frustrated by that, so my straight edge is rough. I have purchased a copper strip to cover it: additional cost and work. Basically if you can be 2 people, it is better. The open time is short, and 2 sqm for an inexperience person with a bucket that's too heavy, a brush in one hand and a hairdryer in the other is a lot of ground to cover The perfectionist I am is frustrated by the pits and the peels and the rough edges, but I can tell you, visitors are more than impressed though. The resin is touch dry in 24h, but do leave a good full5 days before putting anything on it.
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Restrictions
In the currently selected pack size, this product is classed as dangerous goods in limited quantity for the purposes of transport.
Shipping is possible to all UK addresses, including the Channel Islands, without restriction. However, due to being classed as 'dangerous goods', delivery times are not guaranteed on any delivery service.
Shipping to EU countries is now done through our European subsidiary based in the Netherlands. All EU customers should use www.easycomposites.eu.
To check availability of shipping to any other country, add the item to your basket and use the shipping calculator on the basket page.
For a full information regarding the shipment of dangerous goods to all destinations, see our delivery information page.
Package Size
There are no package size restrictions or surcharges for this product.
Delivery Cost
To find the availability and cost for delivery of this item to your address, add it to your basket and then use the instant shipping calculator on the basket page.
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