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LIQUID PORCELAIN ENAMEL
Professional Direct-to-Surface Refinishing System
Built for contractors who want porcelain-like beauty, fast production flow, low odor, and repeatable field performance on properly prepared surfaces.
Direct-To-Surface
ISO-Free
Immersion-Service Rated
Low Odor • Deep Gloss
SharkGrip / EAH Professional Positioning
Liquid Porcelain Enamel (LPE) is one of the most production-friendly refinishing systems in the field. It is direct-to-surface, virtually run resistant, ISO-free, immersion-service capable, and built for professionals who want deep-end gloss, easier crew training, and fewer unnecessary steps in the truck.
1. Product Snapshot
What It Is
- Liquid Porcelain Enamel (LPE)
- Professional 3-component system
- Includes Part A + Part B + Reducer
- Value Pack includes a full gallon of reducer
Why Pros Buy It
- Direct-to-surface application
- Anti-sag / virtually run-resistant behavior
- Porcelain-like finish with deep visual gloss
- Built for weekly production and repeatable field results
LPE is best understood as a production coating system for professionals who value adhesion, speed, portability, finish beauty, and a more forgiving learning curve than many traditional refinishing systems.
2. Why LPE Is a Weekly Production Favorite
| Feature |
Why It Matters in the Field |
| Anti-Sag / Virtually Run Proof |
LPE can be applied heavily without behaving like many coatings that quickly fall into curtains and runs. It wants to hold itself up and gel over instead of collapsing. |
| Easy Crew Training |
The system is easier to teach and easier to move crews into, which matters when onboarding helpers or scaling a production team. |
| Depth of Gloss |
LPE does not just create shine. It creates a richer, deeper visual gloss that gives the finish a more porcelain-like appearance. |
| Portability |
Because it is direct-to-surface, you are not dragging unnecessary primer systems and extra components to every job. |
| Immersion-Service Rated |
This is not just a splash-zone or occasional-wet coating. It is built for true below-the-waterline service. |
| Infinite Colors |
LPE is not boxed into a few stock shades. The system can be produced in virtually any custom color. |
| Direct-To-Surface |
Fewer steps, less inventory, less clutter, and faster production flow when prep is correct. |
| Low Odor |
Friendlier odor profile than many traditional high-performance systems, which matters in occupied spaces and mobile work. |
| ISO-Free |
A strong option for contractors who want high-end performance without stepping into a more complicated isocyanate-based system. |
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3. Adhesion Is the Whole Business
The Technical Reality
- Refinishing lives or dies by adhesion
- If the coating does not stay locked on, nothing else matters
- LPE was built for direct-to-surface service where adhesion is not optional
Street Version
- You can have all the gloss in the world
- But if it does not stay stuck, it is junk
Bottom line: LPE is honest chemistry. It rewards correct preparation and exposes bad preparation fast.
4. Direct-To-Surface Discipline
| Requirement |
What It Means |
| Clean |
No soap film, polish, silicone, oils, or residue left behind. |
| Dry |
No trapped moisture. A direct-to-surface system will expose wet substrate problems fast. |
| Dull |
The surface must be properly deglossed and mechanically ready for bonding. |
| Do Not Sand Over Contamination |
If you grind contamination into the surface, you are locking future failure into the substrate. |
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There is no primer underneath LPE to hide sloppy prep. If the surface is wrong, the job is wrong.
5. Immersion Service — What That Really Means
Most Coatings
- Built for incidental moisture
- Household splash and occasional wetting
- Surface contact, not constant submersion
LPE
- Built for below-the-waterline service
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- A completely different class of water exposure
Water resistant and immersion service are not the same thing. That distinction matters.
6. Depth of Gloss + Training Advantage
Depth of Gloss
- Surface gloss is shine
- Depth of gloss is richness and visual pull
- LPE gives a deep-end look that helps the finish read as more porcelain-like
Training Advantage
- More forgiving than many difficult coatings
- Easier to move large crews over to production use
- Strong fit for onboarding and scaling without sacrificing finish quality
Some coatings punish every mistake. LPE is one of the systems that helps crews become productive faster.
7. Primary Benefits for Mobile Pros
| Benefit |
Real-World Value |
| Direct-To-Surface Simplicity |
No conventional epoxy primer underneath means fewer steps, less inventory, and faster production flow. |
| Low Odor |
Better suited for mobile work and occupied environments than many harsher systems. |
| ISO-Free |
Appealing to contractors who want strong performance without moving into iso-based chemistry. |
| Production Speed |
Designed to make real field work easier for mobile pros, large crews, and weekly production schedules. |
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8. Primary Uses
Core Refinishing Uses
- Bathtub refinishing / reglazing / resurfacing
- Ceramic tile walls and ceilings
- Porcelain tubs and fixtures
- Fiberglass surfaces
Extended Service Uses
- Swimming pools
- Baptismals
- Concrete and water-exposed surfaces
- Professional prep, cure, and application still matter for full performance
9. Critical Caveats
| Topic |
What You Need to Know |
| Mix Precisely |
Measure every batch. No eyeballing. Small mix errors create big cure, gloss, and durability problems. |
| No Epoxy Primer Under LPE |
LPE is engineered as a direct-to-surface system. Do not apply conventional epoxy primer underneath. |
| Power Bond Wipe-On Primer |
Acceptable when coupling is needed, but not to be used like a conventional primer coat. |
| NOREAC |
Not to be used under LPE. |
| Color / Bleed-Through Warning |
Epoxy primers and many catalysts carry amber tone that can create a yellowish cast in whites, bone, and other light colors. For the cleanest porcelain look, keep LPE direct-to-surface. |
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10. Mixing Instructions
Exact Mix Ratio
- 4 Parts Part A (Resin)
- 1 Part Part B (Catalyst)
- Mix thoroughly until fully uniform before reducing
- Rule: measure every batch
Typical Tub Coverage
- 12 oz Part A
- 3 oz Part B
- Adjust upward for larger tubs or heavier film builds
Reducer Selection
Reducer amount depends on temperature, air movement, and spray equipment.
- Lower-stage turbines usually require more reducer.
- Higher-stage turbines usually require less.
- Always spray a test panel when conditions or equipment change.
11. Why Shark Grip Coatings
What Pros Get
- Pro-grade chemistry
- Real-world support
- A system built around what makes money in the field
Why LPE Leads
- Adhesion
- Forgiveness
- Portability
- Speed
- Deep-end gloss
- Results that make money
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