AVOID THESE 9 EPOXY POUR MISTAKES

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@malcolmfairhurst7293 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@bigduphusaj162 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jasoncampbell2559 Жыл бұрын

@@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!

@etchediniron4249 Жыл бұрын

@@bigduphusaj162 nobody likes an arrogant know-it-all AJ. We can improve our epoxy skills, you can improve your personality skills.

@alexgrunauer1424 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@warrenmichael918 4 жыл бұрын

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....

@gregdagg9305 4 жыл бұрын

RE-Runs Really!

@gregdagg9305 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@MrTynet3 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't this just all reused footage? If you guys needed a break why didn't you just say so?

@jedidiah5131 4 жыл бұрын

What! not obvious enough for you....

@idonwantella2824 Жыл бұрын

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.

@babylove7139 4 жыл бұрын

Where have you guys been now you're showing us the same stuff?☹

@marcdonnelly9975 4 жыл бұрын

So same footage for the last three vidoes. Why bother?

@jedidiah5131 4 жыл бұрын

Theres the door!

@2mustange 4 жыл бұрын

@@jedidiah5131 Which door, Jesse? Air gap door? Or should we go through the french doors? Finish the house already

@kevinmatthiesen8961 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@briankonicki6843 4 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq account going.

@shawnbaker9 4 жыл бұрын

Something is definitely up, they have been absent form all social media platforms from what I can tell

@Zasaramel 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@briankonicki6843 4 жыл бұрын

@@Zasaramel that could go against what their contract says with KZfaq. They may not want KZfaq 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.

@Tuxedomakdarien 4 жыл бұрын

You honestly think they have a contract with KZfaq, you're funny.

@rhondaclarke3220 Жыл бұрын

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!

@jacketpatches 4 ай бұрын

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?

@TheHkluivert 3 жыл бұрын

Tip 10; wear gloves. And long sleeves. And ventilate your space. You are working with chemicals, treat them with respect

@FLY1NGSQU1RR3L76 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched a dozen videos and this was by far the best.

@taniaphillips7217 4 ай бұрын

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.

@bruceross102 17 күн бұрын

THANKS! Excellent for this DIY newcomer.

@axlejohnson9156 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@caydengrady8626 2 жыл бұрын

you all probably dont care at all but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I somehow forgot the login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!

@demetriusabel947 2 жыл бұрын

@Cayden Grady instablaster ;)

@ogtb1647 Жыл бұрын

Makes sense. Thanks for the tip!

@1161909 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@LMCorvinus Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I needed this tip really badly

@livingthewrightdream9583 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@janavaliton4165 Жыл бұрын

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! 👍🏼

@recgar 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@joannrice8359 Жыл бұрын

Good for you both. You deserve so much credit for building your own home. Great effort.

@007thetube 4 жыл бұрын

Another rerun...Somethings wrong. I hope your ok

@carlpales514 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@KMF3 2 жыл бұрын

Pull your tape while the epoxy is still tacky

@7ktimberco Жыл бұрын

Did you kiln dry the wood or was it air dried?

@shawnbaker9 4 жыл бұрын

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!?

@kylejacobs1247 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, carnauba wax to "protect" epoxy

@treeshaker3979 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@LongWalkerActual 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the "Big Guys" use wax too, so...

@joshuabray37 2 жыл бұрын

That turned out beautiful! Thanks for the tips!

@sherishmacdonald6894 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@aferditaplakaj7152 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a question Does the epoxy covers yellow spots on wood.? Thank you

@amyreaves2166 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this. Great info!

@andreasalazar2020 Жыл бұрын

Could you tell What you used prior to epoxy. Stain?

@EdOfTheNorth 4 жыл бұрын

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?"

@glow4214 2 жыл бұрын

Hello there, thanks for sharing 😊 I want to try myself. I appreciate you guys for making this video. How’s the house 🏠?

@UnframeofMind 8 ай бұрын

Tips start @ 2:55

@GaryMarkowski Жыл бұрын

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.

@bigduphusaj162 Жыл бұрын

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

@gaston. 2 жыл бұрын

excellent info.. thank you!

@nancyratcliff7412 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I would love to see more detail on how you got the matte finish.

@drfutato 2 жыл бұрын

Just wet sand it with 600 grit. Wipe off the slurry with mineral spirits and paper towel. Boom. Done.

@user-ck2on3gc8q 10 ай бұрын

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.

@charliebognar5276 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lawrencecrawford5834 2 жыл бұрын

OP, can you tell me what epoxy you used for your flood coat?

@junelljohnh6981 4 жыл бұрын

More click bait!

@mrgcav Жыл бұрын

Is this epoxy hard enough to write on with out leaving marks ?

@edwingomez7158 Жыл бұрын

hey i got a question, is it possible to put resin on top of varnish?

@dalejohnson5148 4 жыл бұрын

I like all of your videos and all the great work you both have done on your place It's coming along great .

@buckyflex1 Жыл бұрын

What if you pull the tape off before it's fully dry will it make for a sharper edge?

@peter-radiantpipes2800 2 жыл бұрын

So satisfying to watch and informative. Awesome vid.

@Studio57production 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you did an Awsome job at keeping to the point and being honest!! 😊🥇🌻

@Alicia-yd3zn 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks!

@tildajarocki9698 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful information! thank you!

@m.e.9974 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the epoxy dyi hints.

@jpdj2715 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@zygardecomplete3654 3 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful!!

@Seeds-Of-The-Wayside Жыл бұрын

How much are you mixing at a time to pour the whole top?

@boblab 6 ай бұрын

I have pits in the second seal coat. What would cause that?

@davidkeetz 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tonyguidry1388 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@iamphillipnorth9810 3 жыл бұрын

Did the first coat dry before the flood coat?

@Wayne-fe1ed Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Looks great. thanks for the tips.

@williampachol5194 4 жыл бұрын

After watching this, I'm guessing you will opt for concrete countertops upstairs?

@erik365365365 4 жыл бұрын

William Pachol lol I don’t know if they’ll built it themselves if they don’t

@harbingeroffate9959 2 жыл бұрын

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...

@Nico336 2 жыл бұрын

yeah but it's gonna be here anyway

@raulopatriot9034 6 ай бұрын

Hey thank you so much for those tips

@hallpros 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this amazing information!

@ifferl8781 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks

@anthonyjordan2922 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. Very informative. 🙂

@paulalbisser1436 4 жыл бұрын

Again, again and again the same old BS!!!!!!

@markclark787 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@soccermommyNPC 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tristenb7723 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@maxout666 Жыл бұрын

Buddy..building permits are a complete joke

@lkayh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@BrokedDownPalace 3 жыл бұрын

I've been mixing epoxy at multiple jobs for over a decade and have never seen anyone use two containers to mix it nor have I ever had that problem. You're definitely not mixing it well enough

@robertbolding4182 2 жыл бұрын

actually the two container method was a solution it soft spots and is gaining popularity among the do it yourself market, that bigger than the professional market

@victorygah Жыл бұрын

Many many thanks. Subscribed.

@ankitshukla6833 2 жыл бұрын

Ur presentation is simply awesome. 💯

@naptownsfinest2345 4 жыл бұрын

Love this

@WhatHappensIfIDoThis 2 жыл бұрын

How would you do a long top w/ a field joint?

@pansyjordan5508 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@mrs.robinson-lotus Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!

@dj2574 4 жыл бұрын

Ohh and use rollers to push the epoxy about hence then u get smoothness when u have enough epoxy on your surface

@wintilator9595 4 жыл бұрын

i like my epoxy pushed by hand. using gloves of course but still

@adamk4160 4 жыл бұрын

Grasping...

@jedidiah5131 4 жыл бұрын

Theres the door!

@paulaanderson6478 Жыл бұрын

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.

@carstenhilbert5472 5 ай бұрын

You need wax to protect the epoxy?

@jlaguilar369 Жыл бұрын

I used a heat gun on epoxy and it worked fine on low setting.

@davidkeetz 3 жыл бұрын

ohhh...that unwrapped exterior wall in the snow made my stomach cringe a little.

@notthatbadtoday Жыл бұрын

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.

@PauIieWalnuts 4 жыл бұрын

Why didnt you use polyurethane on wood? Kind of wasteful using expensive epoxy (clear at that) on a butcherblock. Several coats of "wipe on poly" would work great and keep some of the natural grain pattern.

@breakingkov9393 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

@adamkorekach9936 Жыл бұрын

How many coats of carnauba wax?

@1298s 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to inspect this build in person. camera hides a lot but I suspect that Jesse is one of those guys with two left hands.

@metatronmen2431 Жыл бұрын

You sand between coats?

@deborahmeijer9697 4 жыл бұрын

There is one thing i don't get. Why pouring epoxy when it is not to fill a "void" but to put on a "thin" layer. My dad always painted it on with a roler and he always had a perfect finish wihout the mess... I don't see anny difference.... He always did multiple layers on the decks of our small competition boats and it always looked perfect. And from what i learned is that you should to the underside too to prevent warping.

@Wards_Art_Glass 4 жыл бұрын

mainly because they have no idea what they are doing. They are not driving instructors, we are watching the multi car pile-up...

@RVthereyetmemaw 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@samariagraham4502 8 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks!!

@dj2574 4 жыл бұрын

To be honest you only need to watch other KZfaq videos to see the proper process... when I watched this original video I knew straight away U were gonna have problems .. but hey it's a learning curve .. all I would say is check out more videos before you try something ... you want it to pour over the edge so it will be smooth and I don't spread with a spreader that's for sure.. you let gravity take its course .

@timhovde1738 11 ай бұрын

I wish I would have watched this first, before starting my project, which is a mess. 😭

@deroux 4 жыл бұрын

Put plastic down instead of newspapers. wear gloves, don't scrape out the last bit of epoxy of the bucket. it could be not mixed correctly so best to leave it in the bucket. use a propane torch to eliminate bubbles by fanning above the surface. mix it till your arm is sore. then it's mixed. I've used epoxy for 25 years.

@wintilator9595 4 жыл бұрын

torching is outdated :)

@martinw245 4 жыл бұрын

Did you actually watch the video? That was what they did. Those tips were the entire point of the video.

@deroux 4 жыл бұрын

@@martinw245 I did watch the video. He got most of it right.

@Eric-gi9kg 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys ... What have you two been up to this winter? Oh and enjoyed the video as much as the first.

@jollyjrog3r 3 жыл бұрын

Did you pretreatment the wood?

@Biker65 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u

@robertocruz7503 2 жыл бұрын

I actually have fallen asleep on a roof while working on it lol

@natecote1971 Жыл бұрын

I've used a blow dryer and while it took out the bubbles it blew dust on it!

@Mustafa-dm5co Жыл бұрын

Amazing video thanks guys

@louismontoya7437 11 ай бұрын

I did this on my counters. I would recommend doing an eight inch barrier along the edges.

@Rivertable Жыл бұрын

Lol epoxy not hitting up while u mixing it 🤣 😂

@marvinschauer431 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to see you're back and eager to get some work done , but there is no need to repeat the past, no one needs to see that again. just let your new and hang- onners find out you are going at this for your benefit ( profit ) and enjoyment only. Have you thought of going to work for Shelter Logic , seriously.