--- title: What is the difference between pot life and working time? description: Explanation on the differences between pot life and working time when it comes to the application of resin based paints --- [Skip to content](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/what-is-the-difference-between-pot-life-and-working-life#main-content) - [English](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/what-is-the-difference-between-pot-life-and-working-life) - [Deutsch](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/de/was-ist-der-unterschied-zwischen-topfzeit-und-verarbeitungszeit) English Show submenu for translations Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/what-is-the-difference-between-pot-life-and-working-life) - [Deutsch](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/de/was-ist-der-unterschied-zwischen-topfzeit-und-verarbeitungszeit) English Show submenu for translations - [Back to resincoat.co.uk](https://www.resincoat.co.uk/) [Back to resincoat.co.uk](https://www.resincoat.co.uk/) How Can We Help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Resincoat Info Hub](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/?hsLang=en) 2. [FAQ](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/faq?hsLang=en) 3. [Frequently Asked Questions](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/faq?hsLang=en#frequently-asked-questions) # What is the difference between pot life and working time? You will typically find the following information in the "technical specification" table on any given data sheet: ![Pot Life - Working Time](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Pot%20Life%20-%20Working%20Time.png?width=688&height=178&name=Pot%20Life%20-%20Working%20Time.png) **Pot life** refers to the amount of time that epoxy resin remains usable after Part A (the paint) has been mixed with Part B (the hardener/activator). The **working time** of epoxy resin, however, refers to the amount of time you have to apply and manipulate the resin before it starts to cure. Provided the suitable preparatory work has been achieved beforehand, it should be more than possible to evenly coat the surface of the entire area you need, before the working time has exceeded and the resin starts to cure. - [Guides](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/guides?hsLang=en#main-content) - [How-To Videos](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/guides?hsLang=en#how-to-videos) - [Application Guides](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/guides?hsLang=en#application-guides) - [Useful Videos](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/guides?hsLang=en#useful-videos) - [Preparation Guide](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/guides?hsLang=en#preparation-guide) - [FAQ](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/faq?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/faq?hsLang=en#frequently-asked-questions) - [Potential Issues (and Solutions!)](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/faq?hsLang=en#potential-issues-and-solutions) - [Gallery & Case Studies](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/gallery-case-studies?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Case Studies](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/gallery-case-studies?hsLang=en#case-studies) - [Product Case Studies](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/gallery-case-studies?hsLang=en#product-case-studies) - [Colour Guides](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/colour-guides?hsLang=en) - [Safety Data Sheets](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/safety-data-sheets?hsLang=en) - [Delivery Information](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/delivery-information?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Delivery Information](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/delivery-information?hsLang=en#delivery-information) - [Returns Policy](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/delivery-information?hsLang=en#returns-policy) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://help.resincoat.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_2020_transparent-1.png?width=118&height=24&name=logo_2020_transparent-1.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.resincoat.co.uk) Copyright © 2026, Trade Price Decking