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Epoxy Countertop DIY specialized in Table Top Epoxy & Bar Top Epoxy Reviews and Instructional Videos. Pouring a countertop epoxy is highly dependent on following manufacturers instructions completely. On this channel we follow through the steps of many epoxy manufacturers and tackle various epoxy projects like bar tops, penny tables, beer cap tables, river tables and more!
Epoxy Coverage Calculator - How Much Epoxy Do I Need For My Project?
Full Table Top Epoxy Resin Calculator: epoxycountertopdiy.com/epoxy-resin-coverage-calculator/
Deep Pour Epoxy Calculator: epoxycountertopdiy.com/thick-pour-casting-resin-calculator/
Alternative epoxy calculator: promiseepoxy.com/epoxy-calculator/
Whether considering the amount of epoxy needed for a Resin Art Project or a bar top project multiple factors must be considered to form an accurate estimation. Calculating the amount of epoxy needed for a given project depends on more factors than just Length X Width. Will a project require a thin seal coat? More times than not, a seal coat is needed to seal off porous surfaces such as wood. Without properly factoring a seal coat (if needed), an epoxy calculation estimation could be significantly off.
Another important consideration is whether the project will be dammed or if the epoxy will be allowed to flow over the sides and edges of the project. Epoxy allowed to flow over the sides and edges will be lost and ultimately more epoxy will be needed to begin with.
Desired end thickness is a consideration that is often overlooked. Many coating epoxies will level at 1/16"-1/8". However, many project may require a thicker coating of 1/2" - 1", especially for those projects which are encapsulating items.
In order to accurately estimate the amount of epoxy needed for a given project, all of these factors must be considered. Normally 1 Mixed Gallon (half gallon resin and half gallon hardener) will cover between 12-16 sqft at 1/8" thickness. This is an overall generalization for most coating epoxies. Each manufacturer is different and should be considered individually to properly estimated how much epoxy is needed. Our calculator: epoxycountertopdiy.com/epoxy-resin-coverage-calculator/ is set to a conservative coverage estimate of 12 sqft at 1/8"
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Video by: epoxycountertopdiy.com
Deep Pour Epoxy Calculator: epoxycountertopdiy.com/thick-pour-casting-resin-calculator/
Alternative epoxy calculator: promiseepoxy.com/epoxy-calculator/
Whether considering the amount of epoxy needed for a Resin Art Project or a bar top project multiple factors must be considered to form an accurate estimation. Calculating the amount of epoxy needed for a given project depends on more factors than just Length X Width. Will a project require a thin seal coat? More times than not, a seal coat is needed to seal off porous surfaces such as wood. Without properly factoring a seal coat (if needed), an epoxy calculation estimation could be significantly off.
Another important consideration is whether the project will be dammed or if the epoxy will be allowed to flow over the sides and edges of the project. Epoxy allowed to flow over the sides and edges will be lost and ultimately more epoxy will be needed to begin with.
Desired end thickness is a consideration that is often overlooked. Many coating epoxies will level at 1/16"-1/8". However, many project may require a thicker coating of 1/2" - 1", especially for those projects which are encapsulating items.
In order to accurately estimate the amount of epoxy needed for a given project, all of these factors must be considered. Normally 1 Mixed Gallon (half gallon resin and half gallon hardener) will cover between 12-16 sqft at 1/8" thickness. This is an overall generalization for most coating epoxies. Each manufacturer is different and should be considered individually to properly estimated how much epoxy is needed. Our calculator: epoxycountertopdiy.com/epoxy-resin-coverage-calculator/ is set to a conservative coverage estimate of 12 sqft at 1/8"
✩✩✩Epoxy Used: ✩✩✩
✔Table Top Epoxy: amzn.to/41Xn8SV
✔Deep Pour Epoxy: amzn.to/3BStFDK
Video by: epoxycountertopdiy.com
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Is Epoxy Food Safe or FDA Approved? The Reality of "Food Grade Epoxy"
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Full Food Safe Epoxy Article: epoxycountertopdiy.com/food-safe-epoxy/ Many people ask if epoxy is food safe or "FDA Approved." The answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes/no. Some CURED epoxy is possible to be food safe. However, when talking about Epoxy Resin Kits, the customer is the one measuring, mixing, pouring, etc. It is up the customer to properly measure, mix, pour and ultim...
How To Color Epoxy - Colored Epoxy Tutorial Using Mica Pigment Powder
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There are several ways to color epoxy resin. Full Review, How To Color Epoxy Resin: epoxycountertopdiy.com/how-to-color-epoxy-resin/ We used mica pigment powder to color our Promise Epoxy Resin. Coloring epoxy resin is pretty straightforward, but one trick is to mix the epoxy first....then color. This reduces the number of graduated mixing containers necessary as well as time necessary to mix. ...
Casting Resin Vs Table Top Epoxy- What's The Difference?
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Whats the difference between a Casting Resin & Table Top or Countertop Epoxy? Full Article: epoxycountertopdiy.com/epoxy-vs-resin-the-difference-explained/ The biggest difference between the two is the viscosity. Table Top Epoxy is much thicker compared to casting resin. Because casing resin is thinner it allows for thicker pours. Most countertop epoxies can only be poured 1/4" at a time. Many ...
How To Pour Epoxy Resin Without Air Bubbles, Properly Preparing Substrates
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All Epoxy pouring Tips & Tricks: epoxycountertopdiy.com/in-the-know-high-temperature-epoxy/ epoxycountertopdiy.com/how-to-fix-uneven-epoxy-resin/ The most common problem when pouring epoxy resin is developing bubbles during the mixing, pouring & curing process. Although bubbles can occur from incorrectly mixing/pouring epoxy, a very large majority of the problems stem from a porous substrate. P...
How To Fix Tacky & Uneven Epoxy Resin- Table Top Epoxy Tips & Tricks
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Is your Table Top Or Bar Top Epoxy resin still tacky after several weeks? Read our full fix tacky epoxy article here: epoxycountertopdiy.com/what-does-epoxy-not-stick-to-how-to-fix-sticky-resin/ and our full article on uneven epoxy here: epoxycountertopdiy.com/how-to-fix-uneven-epoxy-resin/ If your Epoxy Resin is not curing after a few days, the chances are that the epoxy mixture is not going t...
How NOT To Pour Table Top Epoxy Resin & How To Fix Uncured Epoxy
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What happens when epoxy is not mixed/poured properly? It usually results in Tacky Epoxy, Wavy Finishes, Soft Spots or Air Bubbles as described here: epoxycountertopdiy.com/how-to-fix-uneven-epoxy-resin/ In this example we were using Incredible Solutions Epoxy which calls for a 1:1 by volume mixture. We decided poured one project separated into 4 sections. One section was poured 55• when the dir...
Epoxy Countertops DIY Tutorial: How To Mix & Pour Bar Top Epoxy Resin Self Levling
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Properly mixing and pouring Bar Top Epoxy is crucial to a successful project. Incorrectly measuring, mixing, or pouring can lead to a project that does not cure correctly. Today epoxycountertopdiy.com/ demonstrates how to properly measure, mix and pour bar top epoxy on a sample piece of material. It is highly recommended to test a sample area or sample piece to familiarize oneself with how epox...
Thank you so much for the info. Many blessings
After painting a cistern for tap water, if the epoxy paint cured properly, would it be normal for the tap water to smell like paint for a couple of weeks?
Hey mate, I’m from India and I was doing some R&D with epoxy resin on my food utensils It will be great if you can clarify my questions??
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Any suggestions on getting rid of rustoleum clear matte overspray on the inside of my metal water bottle? Wanted to spray the outside but didn’t think to cover the inside. Any suggestions?
I just can’t imagine a cutting board with sharp knife cutting on it slicing fine bits of epoxy out evenly.. where do you think that epoxy going? right into your food!!
Can you Recommend an epoxy tabletop resin
Man you repeat yourself way too much this video didn't have to be this long
Can you use Mod Podge gloss sealer on wood before you do your pour ?
As someone just into 3D printing, using epoxy has been mentioned at other youtube channels for sealing cups, bowls and other 3D printed kitchen items.
BPA or BPF, used as the catalyst in lot of epoxy products, are a risk to animal/human health and chemical disruption.
I always end up with left over A and no B left?
Just here to say that the word is actually pronounced “eTcetera” and not “eCCetera” hence the proper abbreviation “etc” 😂
What Polish would you recommend for a food grade epoxy countertop?
Thank you
Hi, is the result from your calculator the amount mixed, or the amount of each substance?
The final ounces are part A and part B mixed. I.E. if you need 16oz, you will do 8oz resin and 8oz of hardener. Hope this helps
33k views and under 600 likes. I think you didn't make the epoxy crowd happy.
Thank you for the no bs explanation
Hi there, I happly flowed one of latets contents and took an little protject on me for a exotic pour method but i mis calculated the amount needed for this method and ended up with a combination of penciling method to close up the unbounded segments. Unfortunatly I also ended up with the epoxy landing to the dams on the front side of the counter tops and wouldnt flow over bc al the time i waited so hopfully the amount of opoxy would self level it self to cover the pencilled segments it went hard fast so it wouldnt flow over when i removed the tape. What can i do now?
How about outdoor use? Like to use it on a concrete countertop outside
I could be mistaken, but I saw a YT couple try making stuff with concrete and resin and for some reason the resin does not stick well to the concrete. Might want to try a small batch and see how it works for you. I've been getting into wood working recently and there's a similar issue with oil vs water based top coats and there's actually something called dewaxed shellac you can put down between the two that both adhere to. If resin really doesn't mix well with concrete, you might need a similar 'binding layer' between the two.
Great explaination but also how can you tell it's food safe? I've never worked with resin so I know I have a lot to learn but I was considering making silverware. I got these adorable wonderful rainbow spoons but they're kind of small so I was wondering about using them as a base or decoration for a slightly larger size and using decorative resin over and around it. I would probably be using UV resin. How can I be sure it's food safe or could I put a top coat on it to make it food safe? Or should I just abandon the idea all together. (Or atleast make them just decorative.)
You talk too fast
Im making a coffee mug from mesquite wood. Do i have to use an epoxy or can i drink from the mug without it ? Thanks for sharing your video ..
Interesting choice of wood. Mesquite, carob, and other Prosopis species usually don't need polymeric sealants for hot drinks. Just soak the exterior in food-grade mineral oil and seal it with natural beeswax. Hot drinks won't harm the bare wood, but you can also enhance durability and flavor by curing the inside yerba-matero style, with a butter coating.
This is incorrect information....food safety of the epoxy has nothing to do with mixing ...it has to do with the chemical composition.
Mixing the resin and hardener incorrectly will result in a product that will not cure properly: If a proper cure cannot be achieved then your product will not be compliant. Chemical composition is only one part.
Hi I have used your calculator for epoxy thin layer application. Am still not sure about the amount of resin to use. Infact my table is 16 feet long and 20 inch as width. How much resin will i need for the table top? Please help me out so that i can start my project. Thanking you in anticipation.
Very informative thank you
It really depends means no.
Or high degree of variables that cannot guarantee safe.
It sounds like he is talking about dimensions and liquid amounts but I don't speak circus units. Did he mention that he is trying to make a square with his feet?
Exactly what I was looking for.
What about when it gets old and brittle. Is that dust or flakes dangerous?
Seems there could be too much variability, especially in small batch production, to assume it is. Thanks.
HI HOW DO I INSERT THE DEPTH INCH ON THE CALCULATOR
Anyone used powder coating plant in good condition
Would this product work on a plastic table?
If you want a piece of melted plastic yeah
What about tumblers
If you can not say that it is not food save for some reasons, then I do. EPOXY IS NOT FOOD SAVE ! UNDER NO CIRUMSTANCES !
Can I have those two minutes of my time back? Not really providing much useful information here.
in essence, stay away from epoxy whether you’re making items using epoxy (is it safe for those mixing the epoxy? are you using/wearing PPE?) or whether you are purchasing those items to use or to display in your home.
Do resin manufacturers/distributors have to alert us on the packaging whether their resin is or is not food safe? I hope that is a requirement but I can't find that info online anywhere. Thanks.
Should I do a seal coat on both sides or just one side
Yes this is so helpful! 😊 thanks
Nice explanation. If epoxy components aren't measured correctly a part of components will stay uncured and can be washed in food. The components have warning labels (they are harmful). The polimer (correctly prepared and fully cured) is highly chemical resistant and can be non toxic. Take care😉
Is it enough that the package of UV-Resin says "Toxic Free"?
Great explanation and demonstration thank you!
I have done very similar with Woodglut designs.
Is it possible to pour this epoxy over a board painted with a gloss enamel black paint?
Little bit confusing because the parameter you using are feet and we mostly use meter / cm
I need to know the ratio of epoxy to mica powder for white?
Thank you
please help! 5 days ago i did tabletop my table about 150x50cm using epoxy coating with 1:1 ratio. today i check out my table its hard enough but bit feel like it has elasticity ( i tried to stab my finger nail on it and its leave my fingernail marks and immediately recovery , it also leave my fingerprints easily and when i touch it bit sticky but not tacky like your video), what the problem its called? what is wrong with my tabletop? my room temperature about 84-85f . how do i fix it? can i just sand it off with 220 grid sandpaper and repour new epoxy on it? please i need your help