Epoxy Resin Selection Guide
New to TotalBoat or looking to try a different epoxy system for your next project? Check out this handy chart to help you select the right product and get the job done.
Art & Coating EpoxyDeep Pour & Casting EpoxyMarine & Woodworking EpoxyShop All Epoxy Resins
Art & Coating | |||
Best for: | Jewelry, coasters, tumblers, resin pour art, canvas coatings, and small molds | Wave pours, marbling, lacing, fluid art, decorative panels, and high-gloss furniture coatings | Table tops, bar tops, counters, furniture, and shallow molds |
Choose It When: | You want a beginner-friendly art epoxy that can coat, cast, and create a wide range of effects | You need a high-viscosity art epoxy that maintains color separation and helps prevent over-blending | You need an easy-to-use, high-gloss coating for surfaces or small-volume castings |
Mix Ratio by Volume: | 1A:1B | 1A:1B | 1A:1B |
Working Time: | 30 minutes @ 77°F | 30 minutes @ 77°F | 40 minutes at 70°F |
Maximum Pour Depth: | 1/4" for flood coatings; up to 2" for smaller castings using less than 10 fl. oz. of epoxy | 1-8" - 1/4" | 1-8" - 1/4" |
Full Cure Time: | 3 - 5 days | 5 - 7 days | 5 - 7 days |
Crystal-Clear: | |||
BPA-Free: | |||
Outdoor Use: | |||
Available Kit Sizes: | 8 fl. oz., 16 fl. oz., 32 fl. oz., 128 fl. oz., 256 fl. oz. | 1 Gallon, 2 Gallon | 2 Quart, 1 Gallon, 2 Gallon, 4 Gallon |
Deep Pour & Casting | ||
Best for: | Small molds, coasters, jewelry, decorative castings, and smaller river or slab pours | River tables, live-edge slabs, flower preservation, sculptures, and large-volume castings |
Choose It When: | You need a deep-pour epoxy for smaller-volume castings with a faster demold and cure | You need extended working time and deep single pours for a large or complex project |
Mix Ratio by Volume: | 1A:1B | 2A:1B |
Maximum Pour Depth: | 1/2" for river pours and coatings, slab pours; 2" for smaller castings using less than 10 oz. of epoxy | 3" for larger castings, and up to 2" deep for river tables, slab pours, and live edge tables (1" minimum) |
Full Cure Time: | 3 - 5 days | 5 - 10 days |
Crystal-Clear: | ||
BPA-Free: | ||
Outdoor Use: | ||
Available Kit Sizes: | 2 Quart, 1 Gallon, 2 Gallon, 4 Gallon | 1.5 Gallon, 3 Gallon, 6 Gallon |
Marine & Woodworking | |||
Best for: | Boat building, fiberglass laminating, vacuum bagging, clear coating, bonding, filleting, and fairing | Sealing new bare wood and stabilizing damaged, porous, or rotted wood before topcoating | Boat building, fiberglass repairs, bonding, coating, laminating, filleting, and fairing |
Choose It When: | You need a low-viscosity, non-blushing marine epoxy with selectable hardener speeds | You need a low-viscosity epoxy that penetrates wood to strengthen and help protect against moisture damage | You need a high-strength, traditional 5:1 marine epoxy that is compatible with other 5:1 systems |
Mix Ratio by Volume: | 2A:1B | 2A:1B | 5A:1B |
Working Time: | Slow - 20-45 minutes @ 77°F
| Regular - 20 minutes @ 80°F | Slow - 20-45 minutes @ 75°F |
Maximum Pour Depth: | Slow - 1/4", up to 75°F, for large pours; 1/8", over 75°F, for large pours; 3/8", up to 75°F, for small castings using up to 1 fl. oz. of epoxy; 1/4", over 75°F, for small castings using less than 4 fl. oz. of epoxy
| Less than 1/16" | Less than 1/8" |
Full Cure Time: | Slow - 5-7 days @ 77°F
| Regular - 2 days @ 80°F
| 3-5 days @ 75°F |
Crystal-Clear: | |||
BPA-Free: | |||
UV Resistant: | |||
Available Kit Sizes: | 1.5 Pint, 1.5 Quart, 1.5 Gallon, 3 Gallon | 1.5 Pint, 1.5 Quart, 0.75 Gallon, 1.5 Gallon, 3 Gallon | Quart, Gallon, 4.5 Gallon |
