Hey all
I've been working on a table for the last few days, and initially, the plan involved pour-over epoxy. The table is made from cast-offs and salvage, so I figured it was a good opportunity to try something different. If it works, I have a nice table. If it doesn't, I'm out the cost of the epoxy and my time.
The top is made from various 2 ft. Pieces of oak, arranged so the grain runs the width of the table. They are braced underneath with 1x3 pine planks, with slotted screws to allow cross grain movement. There is going to be a frame of 3x3 Douglas fir around the table, giving it a small lip. I was intending to pour the epoxy onto the table inside of the frame, and finishing the frame with a couple coats of poly for contrast.
Here's my question(s): I know nothing about using epoxy aside from what I've read here and there. I know that I need to prep the surface with something to prevent the epoxy from bubbling, and have something like a torch or heat gun ready to eliminate any bubbles that come up. I know that I need to be ready to work quickly, a the stuff sets fairly quickly. I know I need to be working on a dead-flat surface, as I'm planning on using self-leveling. I know that the stuff is sandable, but can fog or blush easily. So, what am I missing? It seems like a simple, but not easy process. Any advice from veteran epoxy users? Also, I wouldn't mind some brand recommendations. Having no point of reference, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Cam
I've been working on a table for the last few days, and initially, the plan involved pour-over epoxy. The table is made from cast-offs and salvage, so I figured it was a good opportunity to try something different. If it works, I have a nice table. If it doesn't, I'm out the cost of the epoxy and my time.
The top is made from various 2 ft. Pieces of oak, arranged so the grain runs the width of the table. They are braced underneath with 1x3 pine planks, with slotted screws to allow cross grain movement. There is going to be a frame of 3x3 Douglas fir around the table, giving it a small lip. I was intending to pour the epoxy onto the table inside of the frame, and finishing the frame with a couple coats of poly for contrast.
Here's my question(s): I know nothing about using epoxy aside from what I've read here and there. I know that I need to prep the surface with something to prevent the epoxy from bubbling, and have something like a torch or heat gun ready to eliminate any bubbles that come up. I know that I need to be ready to work quickly, a the stuff sets fairly quickly. I know I need to be working on a dead-flat surface, as I'm planning on using self-leveling. I know that the stuff is sandable, but can fog or blush easily. So, what am I missing? It seems like a simple, but not easy process. Any advice from veteran epoxy users? Also, I wouldn't mind some brand recommendations. Having no point of reference, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Cam