What is the difference between epoxy vs resin?

We could delve into the technicalities of how resins and epoxies are different and that the terms should not be used interchangeably, but we won’t. In the art industry, the terms “resin” and “epoxy” are typically used to refer to a two-component epoxy system that includes an epoxy resin (part A) and a hardener (part B).

Just for some basic knowledge, all epoxies are resins, but not all resins are epoxies. Resins are all viscous liquids that, when combined with a hardener, create a chemical reaction that turns the components into a solid. Resins comprise a wide variety of polymers, including synthetic and natural. Resins can be natural, polyester, vinyl ester, polyurethane, or epoxy-based, and all have their own unique performance properties.

As we discussed, here at iCoat, you can call our products epoxy, resin, or even epoxy resin, and we will know what you mean.