Epoxy Resin Kit 1 Gal-Crystal Clear, UV Resistant, Self Leveling, Food Safe for Table Top, Arts & Crafts, Wood Casting, Jewelry Making, Use with Mica Powder, Silicone Molds, Alcohol Ink

The application process of the Epoxy Resin Promise Table Top is designed to be user-friendly and straightforward, making it easy for both beginners and experienced DIY enthusiasts. Here are some key factors that contribute to its ease of use:1. Clear Instructions: The product comes with clear and detailed instructions on how to mix and apply the resin and hardener. The step-by-step guide ensures that you have a clear understanding of the process, allowing you to proceed with confidence.2. Proper Mixing Ratio: The epoxy resin and hardener come in a 2-part formula, with equal amounts of 0.5 gallons each. This pre-determined mixing ratio eliminates the guesswork, ensuring that you achieve the perfect balance for optimal curing and a professional finish.3. Self-Leveling Properties: The epoxy resin has self-leveling properties, which means that it spreads and levels out on its own once applied to the surface. This helps to eliminate any unevenness or streaks, resulting in a smooth and flawless finish without the need for extensive manual leveling.4. Ample Working Time: The resin provides a generous working time, allowing you to comfortably apply it without feeling rushed. This gives you the flexibility to work at your own pace, ensuring that you can achieve the desired results without unnecessary stress or time pressure.5. Bubble Release: The epoxy resin is formulated to release air bubbles on its own during the curing process. This minimizes the need for additional techniques or tools to remove bubbles, saving you time and effort. However, it is still recommended to use a heat gun or torch if desired for further bubble removal.6. Versatility: The epoxy resin can be applied to various surfaces, including wood, concrete, and more. This versatility allows you to use it for a wide range of DIY projects, making it a convenient option for different applications.By considering these factors and following the instructions provided, you can easily achieve a professional and flawless finish with the Epoxy Resin Promise Table Top. Its user-friendly application process ensures that you can confidently transform your DIY projects with a crystal clear and high gloss appearance.

So I have been wanting Epoxy the top of my bar for some time. I have been saving ticket stubs to events I have attended for over 35 years. So, the last thing I wanted to do was screw this up. I read the reviews for LOTS of different products. What I found most helpful was reading about other peoples experiences with the product. Especially people who had never done this before. Therefore, I am going to go ahead and add to the product knowledge of this epoxy.First, I will say what many other posts said - FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. If you take short cut, you are going to pay the price. Your epoxy won't set or you will have other issues. So let's start with the mix. I did what everyone else had recommended. I affixed my ticket stubs to my bar counter tops. Now I should also mention this. I have a high counter top and a low counter top. I did a test run on my low counter top. On the lower counter top, I had taken CD jewel case covers (i had hundreds) and affixed them and did the same process. This was my test run. It did not turn out perfect. However, the imperfections were 100% MY FAULT. I read some 2 and 3 star ratings and looking back on them now, I would venture to say a lot of the screw ups I read were user error. Not trying to be hard on the DIY user, but much of the complaints I read were user screw ups. My test runs had issues because I didn't anticipate a lot of things. Now back to the mix. First, don't go cheap. Use a two new containers EVERY TIME you do a mix. My counter top was big - 2' x 10'. When I did my first test, I did it with a quart plastic mixing container. That would have taken me all night. I quickly switched to a 5 quart bucket. Get the ones that have the ounces marked on the side. I mixed batches 64 oz at a time. I did just like it said. Mix for 5 minutes and then transfer to a second - clean container and mix for 3 minutes. I just used Alexa for this part. About the mixing - this stuff is hard to mix together. I did my first batch or two with a paint stick. Eight minutes of that is brutal. I read a review with a guy who had used a paddle paint mixer on a drill. So, I decided to give it a try. First time, I screwed up. I thought use a high speed - full trigger - and get it mixed good. That was stupid. Just creates one big air bubble - actually thousands that make the mix look like milk. i was able to use a heat gun to get the bubble out. However, it took forever!!!! Second time, I just pulled the trigger until the paddle started spinning - lowest setting possible. I just moved it around and reversed the paddle every couple of minutes. Worked great. I don't think it came out with any more bubbles and they came out easily.Pouring the mixture was something most people didn't really talk about. When you do your seal coat, you can move it around with a blade. Be gentle or you will create valleys. Now on the flood coat, no one ever said to move the product around. The indication is that it is self-leveling. I would say that is accurate to a point. If you just pour it and let it run, it is going to stay really thick - between 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch. I didn't want it that thick. So, just like the seal coat, I moved it around again with a blade. I just used a 6 inch putty knife. This stuff is STICKY. I bought a 40 pack of rags from Home Depot and a gallon of denatured alcohol. I used this stuff a lot to wipe things off and clean up my putty knife. Once I poured out all the product on the bar top, I just worked it around making sure I got it up tight in the corners. I does self-level and it was just a thinner coat than the 1/2 inch.I used a heat gun to get out bubbles once I poured the epoxy out. I liked the gun because mine has a fan, think hairdryer, and covered more area. The bubbles come right out. It was a very easy process. However, don't do it once and leave it. You will get sneaky ones that creep up out of no where. I went back and checked it every 30 minutes for the first two hours of dry time.Ok, last couple of items. First, temperature - I kept the temp in my basement between 70 & 75 the entire time. Do what they say and don't let it go below 70. This will screw with the curing process. The final thing I would say is this. Once you have mixed it, the consistency is like thick honey. My bar is 3/4 inch laminated oak plywood. I have taken a piece of 1"x3" and made a half inch dado cut and used this trim piece to cover the edge of the ply wood. It fit really snug. I thought there was no way this was going to seep in, behind, down, and then back out of that piece of trim. Well, it did in a couple of places. if I was doing this again, I would run a bead of caulk on the under side of the bar to prevent those drips from happening. I was able to wipe it all up and keep the underside wiped down, but I had to do this for like two hours until the product got thick enough it no longer seeped out.Ok, sorry this is so long. But, i found the long review really helpful as I planned my project. I used two of the two gallon kits to do my upper and lower bar. Keep your environment as dust free as possible. Little threads and dust particles will get on the top and there is nothing you can do. This includes shutting heat vents in ceiling that are close to bar (learned that on my lower top.) . Final comment - TAKE YOUR TIME. This is not a go fast process. You have to be willing to go slow and be patient. I included a couple of pictures of the finished product. Love the way it turned out.

The media could not be loaded. My husband bought this to use on a table that he made and it turned out really well. He technically gave it a "4.5" out of 5, but I rounded up.It takes 72 hours to fully harden, it dried quickly, but had that feeling of nail polish when you first leave the salon, "dry but could still smudge" until the 72 hours. But now it feels great and looks great. The only thing my husband said to mention was to MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LARGE GOOD-WORKING HEAT TORCH.He only had a very small one, okay, technically it was a lighter, and because of this, we do have a few small bubbles, but you have to look closely to see them. (And this is user-error. He attempted to use my hair dryer too, but it was a dyson, and he abandoned that quickly)It still worked, and looks better than others he has used before. I love how great it looks with the wood grains, the perfect gloss.The hubs said it's for sure a repurchase for future projects...along with the torch.

I bought this table top epoxy to do a table. It worked great! Follow the instructions and all should go well! The first photo is after it cured. I was clear and no bubbles! I was excited! So after full cure, I used it outside for a party. Well that’s where I went wrong. The 2nd photo shows how it yellowed in 1 day! So I looked it up and there is not UV protection!! 😩 So that’s on me for not researching that further. I just went by what other reviews and they said how well it worked and I follow an artist that promotes this brand, so I thought I would give it a go. Yes, it worked well, but why would Promise Epoxy not add UV protection to all their epoxies??