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Do’s and Don’ts

Work Surface Care

Epoxy resin countertops are made to handle some of the toughest chemicals in the world and are the preferred choice among laboratories. However they still require occasional care.  The epoxy resin countertop appearance will not be compromised under normal laboratory use. To maintain the epoxy resin laboratory surface please feel free to copy and post the following “Do’s and Don’ts” around your lab as a reminder to all users.

Do’s

  • Do clean up liquid and dry spills immediately
  • Do protect the feet of lab apparatus with rubber, felt or a protective pad
  • Do place a trivet under all hot containers and components
  • Do extinguish all flames on the epoxy work surface
  • Do apply a thin coat of finish oil or Murphy’s Oil periodically
  • Do educate all users in the proper care of epoxy resin work surfaces and epoxy resin table tops


Don’ts

  • Do not drag items across the epoxy resin surface
  • Do not cut, chop or strike items directly on the surface
  • Do not drop items onto the surface
  • Do not use abrasive sandpaper or metallic scouring pads on the epoxy resin work surfaces or sinks
  • Do not store chairs on the epoxy resin tops without a protective covering such as cardboard
  • Do not melt dry ice with hot water directly on the surface or in the sink as the thermal shock may break the joints or cause the sink to fracture
  • Do not wax the surface (or use polish containing wax)