Description
The industry-standard flowing polyester for stone seams, rodding, and lamination. Tenax Transparent Flowing Polyester is a liquid-consistency polyester adhesive with a 50+ year track record in professional stone fabrication — formulated for horizontal seaming, crack repair, rodding, and lamination on granite, marble, quartz, quartzite, and all natural and engineered stone. The transparent base flows clear into the joint, making it the preferred choice for mixed-tone, light-veined, and translucent stone where a colored adhesive would create a visible line.
Fast cure: approximately 15–20 minutes with 8–10 minutes of working time. Polishes to a high gloss. Extremely strong bond. True 1-liter volume — 10–25% more adhesive per can than many competitors. Interior use only; not suitable for temperatures below 32°F.
Key Features
- Transparent base — flows clear for invisible seams on mixed-tone and light-veined stone
- Flowing consistency — self-levels into seams, cracks, and rodding channels
- Fast cure: 15–20 minutes; 8–10 minute working time
- Polishes to a high-gloss finish identical to the surrounding stone
- Extremely strong bond — top-grade Italian resin, 50+ year proven formula
- Excellent for rodding: compatible with carbon fiber, fiberglass, plastic, and steel rods
- True 1-liter volume — 10–25% more adhesive per can vs. competitors
- Colors easily with Tenax color pastes when a tinted base is needed
- Interior use only
Transparent Flowing vs. Colored Flowing — Which to Choose
- Transparent Flowing (this product) — clear base; use for mixed-tone, light-veined, and translucent stone where a colored base would show through the seam
- Colored Flowing Polyester — White and Buff base colors; use when the seam or repair needs a colored base to match the stone tone
Compatible Materials
- Granite, marble, quartzite, travertine, limestone, slate, sandstone, onyx, serpentine, alabaster
- Engineered quartz and engineered stone
How to Use
- Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free of dust
- If tinting, add color paste to the resin before introducing the catalyst
- Mix resin and catalyst at a 100:2–3 ratio (see technical data sheet); stir thoroughly
- Apply immediately — do not return mixed adhesive to the original container
- Allow to fully cure (15–20 minutes), then grind flush and polish to match surrounding stone
- Seal container tightly after use; store between 65°F–77°F; 12-month shelf life
Works Well With
- Colored Flowing Polyester — White and Buff base for colored stone seams
- Tenax Hardener 45ml — catalyst for small batch mixing
- Tenax Hardener 180ml — catalyst for regular shop use
- Universal Color Paste — for tinting when a colored base is needed
- Tenax Mixing Cups 12oz — disposable cups for measuring and mixing
- Tenax #9 Razor Blade — for trimming cured adhesive flush before polishing
Further Reading
Knife Grade vs. Flowing Polyester — Which Do You Need? → — when to use each type and how to choose the right Tenax formula for every job.
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