Description
The strongest clear knife-grade epoxy for stone fabrication and lamination. Tenax StrongEdge 45 is a two-part transparent epoxy with true knife-grade consistency — engineered for 45° miter joints, vertical seams, and lamination where a flowing epoxy would run and a polyester would lack the structural strength required. Once cured, the bond is stronger than the stone itself: countertops will not delaminate or break at a StrongEdge 45 joint.
Crystal-clear and non-shrinking, StrongEdge 45 polishes to a high-gloss finish and accepts color paste for precise stone matching. 45-minute set time at 75°F. 2:1 mix ratio. VOC compliant. Suitable for granite, marble, quartz, engineered stone, ceramic, and porcelain.
Key Features
- Strongest clear knife-grade epoxy for stone fabrication and lamination
- True knife-grade consistency — no running or dripping on 45° miters or vertical seams
- Crystal-clear, non-shrinking formula
- Polishes to a high-gloss finish; accepts color paste for stone matching
- Bond strength exceeds the stone — no delamination at the joint
- 45-minute set time at 75°F; 2:1 mix ratio
- VOC compliant; indoor and outdoor use
StrongEdge 45 vs. StrongEdge Express — Which to Choose
- StrongEdge 45 (this product) — knife-grade consistency; use for 45° miters, vertical seams, and applications where the adhesive must stay in place without running; 45-minute set time
- StrongEdge Express — flowing consistency; use for lamination, flat seams, and applications where the adhesive needs to self-level; 40-minute set time
Compatible Materials
- Granite, marble, quartzite, travertine
- Engineered quartz and engineered stone
- Ceramic and porcelain
- All natural stone surfaces
How to Use
- Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free of dust and oils
- If color matching, add Universal Color Paste to Part A before combining with Part B
- Mix Parts A and B at a 2:1 ratio; stir vigorously with clean tools until fully blended
- Apply immediately — do not return mixed adhesive to the original container
- Allow to fully cure (approx. 45 minutes at 75°F), then grind flush and polish to match surrounding stone
- Clean tools with acetone or butyl acetate before adhesive cures
- Seal containers tightly after use; store between 65°F–77°F; minimum 1-year shelf life
Works Well With
- StrongEdge Express Flowing Epoxy — flowing version for lamination and flat seams
- Universal Color Paste — for color matching the adhesive to the stone
- Tenax Mixing Cups 12oz — disposable cups for measuring and mixing
- Tenax #9 Razor Blade — for trimming cured adhesive flush before polishing
- Tenax T Tape Miter Tape — for masking and holding miter joints during cure
- Tenax Tixo Xe Knife Grade Polyester — polyester alternative for interior repairs and seams
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