I've watched quite a few videos on this topic and this is the best. Extra tip - put the resin and hardener bottles into warm water for a few minutes prior to mixing, this greatly reduces bubbles forming!
The best? 🤣 this guy messed every stage up, threw about 10ltr on as a flow coat... then sanded the entire thing back to the first coat🤣🤣🤣😂😂 then you gave totally bogus advice and introduced water into the equation, No!! don't put anything into water with epoxy. If you need to heat epoxy do so by dry means of heat and try to stabilise it so its done over a period of time. Its more important to match the surface you're pouring onto with the epoxy you are pouring on. What do I know though I'm only a 4 decade boat builder who's used probably 30'000-50'000 ton of epoxy over the years and built maybe 150-200 home projects including a 35ft long dining table from a split section of Scottish Oak that sold for £28k. This guy doesn't have a clue and should not have made this vid claiming he did. If his desired finish was wax "brushed" or satin look (ive no idea what exact look this is other than a complete F-up) then a simple feeding in of epoxy on the knots, gaps and greedy bits followed by two thin barrier coats, roughed back with 180 then waxed for whatever reason you'd put wax over epoxy😂 litteraly a 3hr Job. This vid is ridiculous and he's showing the basic stuff that even the entry level epoxy educational vids cover within the first 3 mins. Bogus vid and your praising of this vid is just as bogus.
@@bigduphusaj162 you stud you! You deserve a trophy. Maybe a masters badge. I bet you have long arms and often pat yourself on the back… 🙄 Great job master!
Hi guys, I like you and your videos. But am I the only one who finds the last two videos strange? Nothing new, just summaries and time-lapse, but no more current innovations? Come on people, what's wrong with you? If something has happened, just say it. If you need a break, everyone will understand that. However, I only wish you the best and that whatever is going on won't break you.
I dont mind that they did these last 2 recap / update videos. Im just glad they have been active, i was honestly worried. Im just glad they at least let us know they are still alive and doing well...i was starting to get worried , but i agree that a little update would be nice. just a little something to let us know whats going on....
@@jeromek8723 I appreciate that they should take a break through Christmas. I suspect they have some kind of family issue that keeps them from posting, but just a walk around the lake with commentary would be nice.. Hope they just needed a bit of a break, they have been full out with this project now for 4 years. Blessings guys.
This was super helpful, thank you! I'm new to epoxy too and am kind of nervous to use it on my projects. But I'm very glad I watched this before I started!
Something is wrong . The last three are rehash of the kitchen build. Maybe it's just a experiment of how many video's can be made out of the same footage.
It seems to me that they might be doing it this way because they don't have anything going on right now. Most likely just living life, but they want to try to get something out to keep their UA-cam account going.
@@briankonicki6843 If they don't have anything going on, then they could simply say that in a snippet at the start of the video in a vlog style as they have done with a lot of videos. This is rehashed content that is clearly filler for something. Its poor content for the amount of time that's been between everything.
@@Zasaramel that could go against what their contract says with UA-cam. They may not want UA-cam to know they don't have anything new to post. They are after all still under a contract. They have to create content somehow. At least they have commenting open.
Talk about timing. After watching your videos about building the butcher block, I decided to do the same thing for my kitchen. It turned out awesome. I have not done the epoxy yet; will happen in a couple days. I'm glad you shared this video just in time for my project. Thank you so much.
My first epoxy pour ended with me gluing my rolling work bench to the floor. My second epoxy pour was filling the floor to patch the damaged plywood that resulted from freeing the work bench.
You could also use sanding sealer .spray it onto the your surface sealing the wood and you would have no problem with dry spots on your first coat of epoxy.
I’m preparing to put epoxy resin on a round dining table and three leaves that I’ve just built. Of all the videos on this topic, this one appears to be the best. I’m very worried about keeping the inside edges of the table and leaves clean and the use of packing tape looks to Ephesus a great solution. How long should I wait to remove it? Also, should I remove the tape after the seal coat and re-apply it for the flood coat or simply wait until both coats are on? I’m concerned that when I go to remove the tape it will break off instead of the epoxy.
This is SUPER helpful as I am going to do my first epoxy project! Can you tell me how many coats you did? My project is just for a charcuterie board, lol but still wanna do it right! 👍🏼
The top looks great, no doubt about that. I didn't see if you epoxied the bottom side though, if not, wouldn't you be afraid of the wood expanding and contracting and eventually cracking the epoxy? I don't know, never worked with any of this before, so I'm just asking a question.
I am looking at doing a art piece resin pour with pigments on a piece of oak bench top I brought to be my new desk, I am not a new comer to resin pour, I have done several art projects and every one I have had to sand the underside because I used masking tape. As so many tutorials have recommended, yours is the first video I have seen that advises to you clear packing take and shows how much easier this makes life. THANK YOU! fyi its genius.
Slow stirring - also helps to prevent inclusion of air bubbles. I guess you could also optimize the pouring to prevent that. Interesting video, btw. Nicely done.
using a drill mixer has always given me a fully mixed container - i always make sure to run the mixing attachment up and down and all around the sides and completely along the bottom a few times to be sure but it eliminates epoxy sticking the large surface area of a flat stirring stick. Downside is it introduces a lot more air into the mix which isn't a problem if you have a vacuum chamber or you are doing a deep pour and can let the mix sit for 45 minutes before pouring to allow all the air bubbles to come up to the surface - but definitely can't do this with a table deep (shallow pour) epoxy mix that only has 15-20 minutes of working time.
Your flood coat would have been easier if you put masking tape on the edge to create a barrier. This stops the epoxy from flowing over the edge, and you will not need to scavenge the material. Use your torch to pop bubbles and when your happy with the surface. You pull your tape and the epoxy will flow off the edge. Spread the overflow on the edge to get full coverage. The rest will take care of itself.
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Can I use a spray laquer on the wood as a base coat? My problem is I only have enough epoxy for 4 square feet and I'm way to far in the bush to go get more.
Exactly!!! Puts epoxy on table top, gets it completely finished and looking as it should.......... then BAM! We decided to sand it off with a fine grit sandpaper Lolol like why even go through the trouble.
I'd recommend using a 1/4 inch notched trowel to spread out the epoxy instead of using a straight edged applicator. This will help ensure the epoxy thickness is similar everywhere and when you quickly repeat spreading the epoxy, you will also be mixing and re-mixing the epoxy while you are applying it.
Ohh he needs a lot more advice than that😂 dude sanded back his last 2 coats and a heafty barrier coat to basically the first coat.. then brushed it and threw wax on hahahahaha. Guy basically applied about 15ltr of epoxy then sanded it all off to get a finish that could be done within 3hr. Embarrassing
I always wondered how the epoxy holds up over time. It's really pretty when its new. Looks like you did this video 3 years ago, how is it looking today?
Oh look old footage again! I understand you guys may need a break for whatever reason...but don't you think you owe the viewers an explanation of why you have been MIA for so long!?
We have a table we painted white, then sealed with clear epoxy. Question is, do we really need to sand before the flood coat? My concern is that the sanding marks will show through the topcoat because it is clear. Or, will another coat of clear cover the scratches from the sanding? I know I should have used white epoxy first.
hey guys, I have a question: you mentioned that the epoxy wont stick to that clear tape. I would like to do a table, put a tons of stickers all over and then seal it with epoxy. No I am wondering if it is going to work. I just sended the table, now i am planning to paint it, then put the stickers on and then coat it with epoxy. Will this work? thanks
Question: I get wanting to salvage expensive overflow epoxy, but aren't you reintroducing some contaminants that may have run off with it on its first pass? Wood particles, dust, hair strand, etc...
Hi y’all, hope you had a great time off! Well rested and hope all is fantastic! Hope your holidays were great with family an friends, and the little one, of course! How was Christmas, best fun every, right? I love you kitchenette an top! Fantastic! Looks great.
You will find in the end that epoxy finishes are the worst error in finishing you will ever encounter. They do not wear well and any heat, even the heat from a hot bowl of soup placed on an epoxy top will soften and distort the finish. Epoxy is super expensive, time consuming to apply, messy and all show at the start with no go in the end. You can purchase a butcher block patterned top for next to nothing made of Formica which is nearly indestructible and will last for decades. In a year or two you will look back and say, "What was I thinking?"
I've never seen epoxy mixed by hand, only with a drill and paddle. I can't imagine mixing enough epoxy to do a counter mixing with a paint stick. I usually chop the surface with a brush before torching.
I absolutely love the idea of doing all this work yourself. Do you need building permits or foresee any problem selling the property if that ever happens? I’m a new homeowner and new to this kinda stuff.
I'd assume you may need permits but there are some areas that don't require pulling permits, especially in the country areas. I could be wrong but my dad said they never pulled permits in the boonies. In cities for sure, you have to pull a permit to redo a bathroom or sometimes to even dismantle a deck. Some of it is a money grab but most of it's for safety reasons. I've been on jobs with my dad that homeowners have done and clearly just winged it, some very sketchy, not up to code stuff.
Welcome back. Nice to see you are back posting videos. I have used epoxy in the marine and aviation settings, counter tops would be new for me. But I did do a water proof desktop. I put a 6 oz. fiberglass cloth down to get at least a 15 mil film thickness. Then built up from there for a nice sheen. A heatgun works very well to get rid of the bubbles, all you are doing is heating the surface to make it more viscous so the surface tension is reduced therefore causing the bubbles to pop. Another trick is put the mixed epoxy in a vacuum chamber and draw a vacuum therefore removing the bubbles from the epoxy. Paint pots make good vacuum chambers for doing this.
It is good that you went back to the butcher block top and explain what your mistakes were so everyone that watches you that are planning on a project just like yours can do it correctly. I still say Jesse you would make a good educator. God Bless you and Alyssa.
[ YES YOU ARE BACK ] I missed your video of your journey from the old ford and caravan pulling up to all you have done come a long way and got to go a long way yet . [ THANK YOY FOR SHARING YOUR JOURNEY WITH AS ]
I've watched quite a few videos on this topic and this is the best. Extra tip - put the resin and hardener bottles into warm water for a few minutes prior to mixing, this greatly reduces bubbles forming!
The best? 🤣 this guy messed every stage up, threw about 10ltr on as a flow coat... then sanded the entire thing back to the first coat🤣🤣🤣😂😂 then you gave totally bogus advice and introduced water into the equation, No!! don't put anything into water with epoxy. If you need to heat epoxy do so by dry means of heat and try to stabilise it so its done over a period of time. Its more important to match the surface you're pouring onto with the epoxy you are pouring on.
What do I know though I'm only a 4 decade boat builder who's used probably 30'000-50'000 ton of epoxy over the years and built maybe 150-200 home projects including a 35ft long dining table from a split section of Scottish Oak that sold for £28k. This guy doesn't have a clue and should not have made this vid claiming he did. If his desired finish was wax "brushed" or satin look (ive no idea what exact look this is other than a complete F-up) then a simple feeding in of epoxy on the knots, gaps and greedy bits followed by two thin barrier coats, roughed back with 180 then waxed for whatever reason you'd put wax over epoxy😂 litteraly a 3hr Job. This vid is ridiculous and he's showing the basic stuff that even the entry level epoxy educational vids cover within the first 3 mins. Bogus vid and your praising of this vid is just as bogus.
@@bigduphusaj162
you stud you!
You deserve a trophy. Maybe a masters badge. I bet you have long arms and often pat yourself on the back… 🙄
Great job master!
@@bigduphusaj162 nobody likes an arrogant know-it-all AJ. We can improve our epoxy skills, you can improve your personality skills.
Hi guys, I like you and your videos.
But am I the only one who finds the last two videos strange?
Nothing new, just summaries and time-lapse, but no more current innovations? Come on people, what's wrong with you?
If something has happened, just say it.
If you need a break, everyone will understand that.
However, I only wish you the best and that whatever is going on won't break you.
I dont mind that they did these last 2 recap / update videos. Im just glad they have been active, i was honestly worried. Im just glad they at least let us know they are still alive and doing well...i was starting to get worried , but i agree that a little update would be nice. just a little something to let us know whats going on....
RE-Runs Really!
@@jeromek8723 I appreciate that they should take a break through Christmas. I suspect they have some kind of family issue that keeps them from posting, but just a walk around the lake with commentary would be nice.. Hope they just needed a bit of a break, they have been full out with this project now for 4 years. Blessings guys.
Isn't this just all reused footage? If you guys needed a break why didn't you just say so?
What! not obvious enough for you....
This was super helpful, thank you! I'm new to epoxy too and am kind of nervous to use it on my projects. But I'm very glad I watched this before I started!
Something is wrong . The last three are rehash of the kitchen build. Maybe it's just a experiment of how many video's can be made out of the same footage.
It seems to me that they might be doing it this way because they don't have anything going on right now. Most likely just living life, but they want to try to get something out to keep their UA-cam account going.
Something is definitely up, they have been absent form all social media platforms from what I can tell
@@briankonicki6843 If they don't have anything going on, then they could simply say that in a snippet at the start of the video in a vlog style as they have done with a lot of videos. This is rehashed content that is clearly filler for something. Its poor content for the amount of time that's been between everything.
@@Zasaramel that could go against what their contract says with UA-cam. They may not want UA-cam to know they don't have anything new to post. They are after all still under a contract. They have to create content somehow. At least they have commenting open.
You honestly think they have a contract with UA-cam, you're funny.
Where have you guys been now you're showing us the same stuff?☹
Talk about timing. After watching your videos about building the butcher block, I decided to do the same thing for my kitchen. It turned out awesome. I have not done the epoxy yet; will happen in a couple days. I'm glad you shared this video just in time for my project. Thank you so much.
I’ve watched a dozen videos and this was by far the best.
My first epoxy pour ended with me gluing my rolling work bench to the floor. My second epoxy pour was filling the floor to patch the damaged plywood that resulted from freeing the work bench.
You could also use sanding sealer .spray it onto the your surface sealing the wood and you would have no problem with dry spots on your first coat of epoxy.
THANK YOU! I needed this tip really badly
So same footage for the last three vidoes. Why bother?
Theres the door!
@@jedidiah5131 Which door, Jesse? Air gap door? Or should we go through the french doors? Finish the house already
That turned out beautiful! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the video. I would love to see more detail on how you got the matte finish.
Just wet sand it with 600 grit. Wipe off the slurry with mineral spirits and paper towel. Boom. Done.
Good for you both. You deserve so much credit for building your own home. Great effort.
THANKS! Excellent for this DIY newcomer.
Thank you for making this. Great info!
So satisfying to watch and informative. Awesome vid.
I’m preparing to put epoxy resin on a round dining table and three leaves that I’ve just built. Of all the videos on this topic, this one appears to be the best. I’m very worried about keeping the inside edges of the table and leaves clean and the use of packing tape looks to Ephesus a great solution. How long should I wait to remove it? Also, should I remove the tape after the seal coat and re-apply it for the flood coat or simply wait until both coats are on? I’m concerned that when I go to remove the tape it will break off instead of the epoxy.
Pull your tape while the epoxy is still tacky
Man, you did an Awsome job at keeping to the point and being honest!! 😊🥇🌻
This is SUPER helpful as I am going to do my first epoxy project! Can you tell me how many coats you did? My project is just for a charcuterie board, lol but still wanna do it right! 👍🏼
Thanks for the epoxy dyi hints.
Did you kiln dry the wood or was it air dried?
Awesome. Looks great. thanks for the tips.
The top looks great, no doubt about that. I didn't see if you epoxied the bottom side though, if not, wouldn't you be afraid of the wood expanding and contracting and eventually cracking the epoxy? I don't know, never worked with any of this before, so I'm just asking a question.
This is super helpful!!
Very helpful information! thank you!
Very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for posting this. Very informative. 🙂
I am looking at doing a art piece resin pour with pigments on a piece of oak bench top I brought to be my new desk, I am not a new comer to resin pour, I have done several art projects and every one I have had to sand the underside because I used masking tape. As so many tutorials have recommended, yours is the first video I have seen that advises to you clear packing take and shows how much easier this makes life. THANK YOU! fyi its genius.
Could you tell
What you used prior to epoxy. Stain?
I like all of your videos and all the great work you both have done on your place It's coming along great .
Ur presentation is simply awesome. 💯
excellent info.. thank you!
Many many thanks. Subscribed.
Hey thank you so much for those tips
Slow stirring - also helps to prevent inclusion of air bubbles. I guess you could also optimize the pouring to prevent that. Interesting video, btw. Nicely done.
Thank you for this amazing information!
hey i got a question, is it possible to put resin on top of varnish?
Hi I have a question
Does the epoxy covers yellow spots on wood.?
Thank you
Another rerun...Somethings wrong. I hope your ok
OP, can you tell me what epoxy you used for your flood coat?
Amazing video thanks guys
using a drill mixer has always given me a fully mixed container - i always make sure to run the mixing attachment up and down and all around the sides and completely along the bottom a few times to be sure but it eliminates epoxy sticking the large surface area of a flat stirring stick. Downside is it introduces a lot more air into the mix which isn't a problem if you have a vacuum chamber or you are doing a deep pour and can let the mix sit for 45 minutes before pouring to allow all the air bubbles to come up to the surface - but definitely can't do this with a table deep (shallow pour) epoxy mix that only has 15-20 minutes of working time.
Thanks for the video
Great tips. Thanks
Did the first coat dry before the flood coat?
Nice!
Thanks!!
Your flood coat would have been easier if you put masking tape on the edge to create a barrier. This stops the epoxy from flowing over
the edge, and you will not need to scavenge the material. Use your torch to pop bubbles and when your happy with the surface.
You pull your tape and the epoxy will flow off the edge. Spread the overflow on the edge to get full coverage. The rest will take care
of itself.
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I somehow forgot the login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!
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Makes sense. Thanks for the tip!
How much are you mixing at a time to pour the whole top?
Thank you for this
Can I use a spray laquer on the wood as a base coat? My problem is I only have enough epoxy for 4 square feet and I'm way to far in the bush to go get more.
I have pits in the second seal coat. What would cause that?
Haha, carnauba wax to "protect" epoxy
Exactly!!! Puts epoxy on table top, gets it completely finished and looking as it should.......... then BAM! We decided to sand it off with a fine grit sandpaper Lolol like why even go through the trouble.
Yeah, the "Big Guys" use wax too, so...
More click bait!
Hello there, thanks for sharing 😊 I want to try myself. I appreciate you guys for making this video. How’s the house 🏠?
THANK YOU!
I'd recommend using a 1/4 inch notched trowel to spread out the epoxy instead of using a straight edged applicator. This will help ensure the epoxy thickness is similar everywhere and when you quickly repeat spreading the epoxy, you will also be mixing and re-mixing the epoxy while you are applying it.
Ohh he needs a lot more advice than that😂 dude sanded back his last 2 coats and a heafty barrier coat to basically the first coat.. then brushed it and threw wax on hahahahaha. Guy basically applied about 15ltr of epoxy then sanded it all off to get a finish that could be done within 3hr. Embarrassing
I always wondered how the epoxy holds up over time. It's really pretty when its new. Looks like you did this video 3 years ago, how is it looking today?
Is this epoxy hard enough to write on with out leaving marks ?
A Cookout tip, same as your dropcloth or shower curtain with 2x sides fill with ice and guest have a place to put cold food, remove one end to drain.
What if you pull the tape off before it's fully dry will it make for a sharper edge?
Thanks for sharing!
How would you do a long top w/ a field joint?
Ohh and use rollers to push the epoxy about hence then u get smoothness when u have enough epoxy on your surface
i like my epoxy pushed by hand. using gloves of course but still
Oh look old footage again!
I understand you guys may need a break for whatever reason...but don't you think you owe the viewers an explanation of why you have been MIA for so long!?
Great to see a video. Wanting to see more. Missing the build of pure living for life. Hope this is the start of the videos. Don't wait so long.
After watching this, I'm guessing you will opt for concrete countertops upstairs?
William Pachol lol I don’t know if they’ll built it themselves if they don’t
We have a table we painted white, then sealed with clear epoxy. Question is, do we really need to sand before the flood coat? My concern is that the sanding marks will show through the topcoat because it is clear. Or, will another coat of clear cover the scratches from the sanding? I know I should have used white epoxy first.
Again, again and again the same old BS!!!!!!
Tip 10; wear gloves. And long sleeves. And ventilate your space. You are working with chemicals, treat them with respect
hey guys, I have a question: you mentioned that the epoxy wont stick to that clear tape. I would like to do a table, put a tons of stickers all over and then seal it with epoxy. No I am wondering if it is going to work. I just sended the table, now i am planning to paint it, then put the stickers on and then coat it with epoxy. Will this work? thanks
How many coats of carnauba wax?
Question: I get wanting to salvage expensive overflow epoxy, but aren't you reintroducing some contaminants that may have run off with it on its first pass? Wood particles, dust, hair strand, etc...
yeah but it's gonna be here anyway
You need wax to protect the epoxy?
You sand between coats?
Fantastic
Hi y’all, hope you had a great time off! Well rested and hope all is fantastic! Hope your holidays were great with family an friends, and the little one, of course! How was Christmas, best fun every, right? I love you kitchenette an top! Fantastic! Looks great.
You will find in the end that epoxy finishes are the worst error in finishing you will ever encounter. They do not wear well and any heat, even the heat from a hot bowl of soup placed on an epoxy top will soften and distort the finish. Epoxy is super expensive, time consuming to apply, messy and all show at the start with no go in the end. You can purchase a butcher block patterned top for next to nothing made of Formica which is nearly indestructible and will last for decades. In a year or two you will look back and say, "What was I thinking?"
Love this
A roller to spread epoxy they used on my counter tops
I did this on my counters. I would recommend doing an eight inch barrier along the edges.
I've never seen epoxy mixed by hand, only with a drill and paddle. I can't imagine mixing enough epoxy to do a counter mixing with a paint stick. I usually chop the surface with a brush before torching.
Hey guys ...
What have you two been up to this winter?
Oh and enjoyed the video as much as the first.
Thanks for the detail you guys, welcome back!
I absolutely love the idea of doing all this work yourself. Do you need building permits or foresee any problem selling the property if that ever happens? I’m a new homeowner and new to this kinda stuff.
I'd assume you may need permits but there are some areas that don't require pulling permits, especially in the country areas. I could be wrong but my dad said they never pulled permits in the boonies. In cities for sure, you have to pull a permit to redo a bathroom or sometimes to even dismantle a deck. Some of it is a money grab but most of it's for safety reasons. I've been on jobs with my dad that homeowners have done and clearly just winged it, some very sketchy, not up to code stuff.
Buddy..building permits are a complete joke
Did you pretreatment the wood?
Glad to see you guys are back making videos sure have missed you
Using a 1/8" x 1/8" trowel makes spreading evenly super easy. Just make sure it's square.
Why square
@@chrisreynolds2410 Square as in true, plumb, flat... Not the physical shape of the trowel.
Thanks for the tips, I hope to try my epoxy top soon.
Yay! Been missing you guys, glad to see you back, hope all is well, and looking forward to updates. Thanks Jesse and Alyssa, I appreciate you :)
I'm sorry to say you're blowing your videos which I love very much .Al
I've used a blow dryer and while it took out the bubbles it blew dust on it!
Thank u
Welcome back. Nice to see you are back posting videos.
I have used epoxy in the marine and aviation settings, counter tops would be new for me. But I did do a water proof desktop. I put a 6 oz. fiberglass cloth down to get at least a 15 mil film thickness. Then built up from there for a nice sheen.
A heatgun works very well to get rid of the bubbles, all you are doing is heating the surface to make it more viscous so the surface tension is reduced therefore causing the bubbles to pop.
Another trick is put the mixed epoxy in a vacuum chamber and draw a vacuum therefore removing the bubbles from the epoxy. Paint pots make good vacuum chambers for doing this.
It is good that you went back to the butcher block top and explain what your mistakes were so everyone that watches you that are planning on a project just like yours can do it correctly. I still say Jesse you would make a good educator. God Bless you and Alyssa.
[ YES YOU ARE BACK ] I missed your video of your journey from the old ford and caravan
pulling up to all you have done come a long way and got to go a long way yet .
[ THANK YOY FOR SHARING YOUR JOURNEY WITH AS ]
Thanks jess going to try all your tricks and tips wish me luck
yep, using the iphone timer to get the mixing times correct. 6 minutes , then a 2nd 6 minutes, then 15 mins to apply before hardening.
Thanks keep them coming been missing you guys 😎
Great tips Kes. thanks so much. Nice to see a video from you again.