@PahjoDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
Visit my blog post for more tips/techniques on finishing epoxy wood tables: bit.ly/3apX4Gi
@davekavanagh7599 3 жыл бұрын
This is the greatest video I could have asked for, exactly what I was looking for and every question answered. This video was so good I absorbed everything. Thanks so much! 👌👌
@PahjoDesigns 3 жыл бұрын
Very happy it helped you!! Thanks so much for the kind words.
@kevinmorin7965 3 жыл бұрын
great narrative and explanation of the spread of the market products and how they are employed in your work. Thanks- probably saved me thousands of $ and more hours learning what your summary of great video provides in a few seconds!!! Thank you for posting.
@arronnorton3072 2 жыл бұрын
The epoxy looks the best
@fuzioncoffeecompany905 4 жыл бұрын
This was an awesome video and incredibly helpful!! Thank you!!
@xxsic68camaroxx 4 жыл бұрын
Hi jeremy!! I went the route of using the epoxy as a top coat finish for my truck project. But, i wanted a final protective coat over that epoxy. I had wondered if a car wax would work. I tested out Turtle Wax Ice and Mcguires Spray Quick Detailer. And the Mcguires works quite well for that protective shell. Just takes some time. Great video BTW!!!!!
@PahjoDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for info.. I'll definitely keep that in mind b/c I have quite a few Mcguire products in my shop - they make quality stuff for sure. Thanks again for commenting!
@derekreich8180 2 жыл бұрын
I do a fair amount of projects in Redwood. Beautiful wood, but it's so soft you can dent it by looking at it sideways. I agree that the gloss of epoxy isn't for everyone... have you ever sanded the epoxy down a bit and appllied Rubio or an automotive wax over it to allow the protection and sealing of the epoxy, while giving it a much more satin sheen?
@loganmott2015 Жыл бұрын
I'm definitely not as deep into countertops as you, but the last product might as well just be regular tabletop epoxy used as a first coat. Unless its significantly harder on finish, it doesnt seem worth it.
@PahjoDesigns Жыл бұрын
I agree with you for sure! For outdoor wood table finishes, I use penetrating epoxy (not stonecoat) as a base coat before applying a water-based or oil-based varnish. I have a video on this if you are interested here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r69hp7SHrJrNkpc.html
@loganmott2015 Жыл бұрын
@@PahjoDesigns I’m always excited to learn more about it, thanks!
@crystalarts9818 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I looked 47 places trying to find the answer to my question. I literally just need to find out what wax to use. LOL
@PahjoDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
Crystal Arts - :) I’m happy it helped you find the wax. 👍🏻
@M.R.Oliver 3 жыл бұрын
What’s your thoughts on osmo 3043
@Entropic0 3 жыл бұрын
Rubio seems like your standard varnish (mixture of drying oils + waxes + sometimes resins like tree rosin) with an added isocyanate hardener. I suspect a plain oil based polyurethane with hardener (ex: Valspar 4625) will drastically outperform it in protection while looking just as nice. The scratch resistance and UV resistance should be much higher, too.
@jesselpatton1 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great video thanks
@frankverni2481 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, very comprehensive!!! I have two questions; 1. Do you finish the bottom of your projects to prevent warping? 2. Ever use Osmo products?
@PahjoDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I finish the underside of most of my projects. I finish the underside and finish the top the same day. However, warping shouldn’t occur if the wood is dried properly.
@PahjoDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
Forgot your second question: yes, I’ve tried it once but prefer Rubio or Odies Oil.
@frankverni2481 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info and taking the time to develop great content!!!
@elmaestro35 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@willyzook 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video!
@mammothorbust 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks.
@user-nz5xi6ty9v 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, how would you recommend to finish a pigment - less epoxy project(deep pour)? Still no need to sand more than 320 grit before applying finish?thank a lot, great video!
@lamamama852 4 жыл бұрын
Great video thankyou
@BaussHauggOutlawz 4 жыл бұрын
very helpful thanks!
@DroneTravels_KS 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your valuable information! I'm thinking of getting Odies oil. How much grit you reach for resin to apply the oil?
@brasero20000 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, i'm trying to fine the best finish for a kitchen top, i'm between Odies oil, Rubio and Osmo Polyxoil. Wich one would think would be more appropriate an will offer the best protection and durability ?
@PahjoDesigns 2 жыл бұрын
Rubio or odies - can’t go wrong with either one.
@balarila99 3 жыл бұрын
Very very informative. Thanks! I have an epoxy river tables ready for finishing and would like to polish resin portion to improve transparency but would like the wood portion in oil. If I polish the epoxy and wood with a rubbing compound (e.g. 3M machine polish), would Odie's Oil stick to it later?
@PahjoDesigns 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I know Odie’s oil is meant to go on raw wood. Are you wanting to apply Odie’s Oil on top of the polish? You could use hvac silver tape to separate the wood from the resin. This will allow you to finish the resin with a polisher. Then, apply Odies by hand on the wood.
@balarila99 3 жыл бұрын
@@PahjoDesigns Thanks. Will try just that.
@ellgeee1871 3 жыл бұрын
awesome vid
@karentaraska-alcock3202 3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the amazing videos. I am a beginner. When finishing outdoor RT, do I need to spray with polyurethane? or can leave Odie's as final top coat?
@PahjoDesigns 3 жыл бұрын
Odies Oil is fine by itself outdoors.
@ABM261-zi2gl 4 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!! What coating would you suggest I put on my outdoor river table that would be in the elements (rain/sun)? I live in Northern California.
@PahjoDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I would go with a marine grade finish with UV inhibitors such as total boat gleam 2.0 or general finishes exterior 450. Epoxy doesn’t do well in full sun, so I would definitely reapply whichever finish you choose every other year. Hope this helps!
@whitneymoses1984 3 жыл бұрын
Do you find that the two favorite mentioned in this video work equally well if the wood is also stained?
@glytch5 3 жыл бұрын
with car polish, basically don't use anything from places like autozone. If you go to an actual automotive finish store, that sells 2k paint they will give you something that will work.
@kasiastywojtek 3 жыл бұрын
Hi,great tutorial and lots od great info:),i have a questions although ,can i use festool MPa compound for epoxy in river table so it gets its shine,and after that use odies oil for finnishing everything??
@martykings6493 3 жыл бұрын
do you use Osmo at all?
@Carlesque 3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever use anything on a wood surface prior to Rubio 2c? Pre-stain, wood conditioner or oil, or does it take care of all the coloring you would want?
@PahjoDesigns 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing - just a good sanding and beautiful wood is all you need. Rubio does sell various colors, but I prefer to use their natural finish.
@SpicyTexan64 Жыл бұрын
Why would you want to add coloring to that wood? Pre stain? This isn't poplar.
@danielbgabel 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Question - is it necessary to get a specialized sander, like the Fetool orbitor sander - or - can I use my lower priced Dewalt orbitor to produce the shiny finished product? There is a significant price difference...thanks so much.
@PahjoDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
Dan Gabel - your dewalt will work perfectly fine. Festool has superior dust collection and I sand things very often. Thx for watching!!
@burtmacalin6544 4 жыл бұрын
How well does rubio protect the table
@ivoryphillips4750 3 жыл бұрын
Great question
@ivoryphillips4750 3 жыл бұрын
The stone coat sèms to have a "glossier" finish than the others, and how well do the others protect against wear and tear
@Liz-ou6hq 2 жыл бұрын
What color stain would you use on white oak live edge coffee table?
@barstad-9591 3 жыл бұрын
Too much sanding creates smaller pores in wood. Rubio says 120 grit max so finish can probably soak into the pores. See Bent’s video on proper application of Rubio Monocoat.
@ElectricIguana 4 жыл бұрын
What's your opinion on Walrus Oil? Great Video!
@DavidB-tj3rj 4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever used Rubio or Odie’s over a water based dye?
@crush9377 4 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a question about the sanding, you said that you sand with 320 before applying Rubio? Is that 320 for the wood and resin or 320 just for the wood.
@saintely475 3 жыл бұрын
320 on everything. I usually go to 400 sanding on all surfaces. I then wet sand the epoxy to 2000 grit by hand followed by using MacGuire's car polish (3000 grit) with a buffer at 600-1000 rpm.
@radupopovici2561 2 жыл бұрын
@@saintely475 Do you use any wax / Odie's after polishing? On either wood or epoxy?
@saintely475 2 жыл бұрын
@@radupopovici2561 I use Rubio’s mono-coat. It’s a little expensive but so very worth it. Get the 2 part kit. You can use it without the hardener but, it takes like 30 days to cure instead of 7.
@saintely475 2 жыл бұрын
@@radupopovici2561 I’ve seen tables finished with Odies and they came out very nice but, I like the Rubio’s better.
@radupopovici2561 2 жыл бұрын
@@saintely475 Thank you for the info. Do you polish the epoxy only or the wood as well? Does Rubio leave the epoxy glossy and protect it from scratches, or should I just rely on the polish for the epoxy? I'm asking since the table I'm working on is going to also be used by my kids...
@Civil_Tech111 3 жыл бұрын
Sir, should I coat one of these four types of coat, then the project will be done and will it be of quality? compromise???
@farazshams3964 4 жыл бұрын
I'm dealing with a magnolia slab that has some dry and soft wood. Do not want the high gloss epoxy finish. I've tried to take out as much softwood as possible. And actually brushed on some epoxy in the softwood area. But my edges are really dry or maybe consider soft. Not sure what the difference is, but the are awesome features I can't take off. Should I just go ahead and pour mill it and finish with odie's how will this go with the dry wood? Or should I shellac the top surface before I pour. Or should I just brush the entire top surface with some epoxy before I pour? And if I do either of those how would finishing with odie's go do you think (of course will mill after pour). Sorry I hope all that made sense.
@Jacob-ws8rx 4 жыл бұрын
I just recently poured onto a sycamore slab that had a nice crack down the middle and ended up splitting in half. I really liked the character of the crack and the now 2 separate pieces, but I didn't seal the soft edges of the slab before I made my pour. Ended up getting a bunch of big bubble trails and micro bubbles all over the soft wood area where I didn't seal it prior to pouring. The soft wood soaked up a ton of the epoxy and displaced the air back into the resin, which got fairly hard in like 12 hours and trapped the air inside. You can prevent this by either getting a deep pour epoxy that cures very slowly (will let the epoxy fully soak in and displace the air), or you can seal the edges before pouring. You can seal with your epoxy brand and then just go back and scuff up the edges with sandpaper after it hardens, then do your big pour. I'm thinking I may experiment with wood sealer next time though, so I don't have to wait so long for the epoxy on the edges to cure for sanding. Hope that helps.
@farhada.umrigar5857 3 жыл бұрын
Hi have you tried ecopoxy?? I hear they are one of the best and least harmful.
@PahjoDesigns 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, their products are great!
@michaelwalton775 2 жыл бұрын
For a greater sheen with rubio monocoat, will the rubio maintenance oil bring the sheen out after using the monocoat?.
@barryinny 2 жыл бұрын
They say that monocoat alone is about 5% sheen (matte) and using the maintenance oil doubles the sheen to 10% - not glossy but definitely a more noticeable sheen than without using it...
@brad1908 4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Just out of curiosity, how come you only use odies oil for external use?
@PahjoDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
That has changed recently as I use Odies for most of my indoor/outdoor projects. I like Rubio, but the price tag is a bit steep. Odie’s was the only product in my video for outdoor projects, so I sort of labeled it as such. . Hope this answers your question.
@laurabedoya6906 4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Have you tried or is it possible to finish a walnut dinner table with Rubio M. Pure and put a coat of expoxy on top to make it very shine, You think It will work? Or would be a problem because Rubio M needs maintenance. Thanks
@PahjoDesigns 4 жыл бұрын
Rubio is made for a satin/flat finish, so putting epoxy in top isn’t a good idea. If you want a high sheen, consider using odies oil with a high grit sandpaper.
@laurabedoya6906 4 жыл бұрын
Pahjo Designs thank you for answering!
@2001gc 3 жыл бұрын
Can this epoxy used for outdoor raw edge table?
@nharniachassa7953 3 жыл бұрын
How to order this all produk??
@UncleJoe1231 3 жыл бұрын
I like Osmo better than any of those!!!!!
@ehRalph 3 жыл бұрын
[ - ] Now that’s the middle
@C1schecter101 Жыл бұрын
Odies sucks it does not make epoxy clear with sanding period !!!once you done buffing it in and wipe off it stays dull !!
@PahjoDesigns Жыл бұрын
Perhaps you are applying it incorrectly.
@marcuspoe9353 Жыл бұрын
sir, rubio told me NOT to use their product over epoxy
@PahjoDesigns Жыл бұрын
Works great for me and many many others.
@brasero20000 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, i'm trying to fine the best finish for a kitchen top, i'm between Odies oil and Osmo Polyxoil. Wich one would think would be more appropriate an will offer the best protection and durability ?