Description

Want to put a beautiful, super glossy shine on your bar, counter, or table top, but not sure what to do? Project-ready TotalBoat Clear Epoxy Bar Top and Table Top Project Kits have just what you need, including easy to follow step-by-step instructions, ultra clear resin and hardener, handy mixing tools, and a heat gun to spread the epoxy and remove air bubbles so your top turns out perfectly clear, durable, smooth, and shiny! Once you see how easy and fun the first one is, not to mention that the cured surface is BPA-free and safer for potential food contact, you’ll want to do your kitchen table, coffee table, and countertops, too!

Simple Instructions for Creating a Clear, High-Gloss Table Top

This project is great for beginners, and it doesn’t matter if you’ve never used epoxy before. Just follow these simple steps to create your own crystal clear, high gloss table top. Click here for detailed instructions.

What You’ll Need:

TotalBoat Clear Epoxy Bar Top and Table Top Project Kit (2-Quart Size or Gallon Size)
Wood surface table top
120-grit sandpaper
Clean rag
Acetone or denatured alcohol for removing surface contamination

STEP 1 – LEVEL YOUR TABLE TOP TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy is self-leveling, but make sure your table is level before you start. To catch drips, cover your work area with plastic sheeting.
STEP 2 – CLEAN & SAND THE TOP It’s important to remove contaminants so your epoxy will stick properly. Use a clean rag wetted with acetone to wipe the surface, then let it dry. Sand with 120-grit sandpaper, vacuum up the dust, then wipe again with acetone.
STEP 3 – (OPTIONAL) ATTACH A DECORATIVE ITEM Optional, attach a laminated image securely to the top. For this project, we used a coated, adhesive-backed chart. Be sure the item is attached securely before applying the first flood coat.
STEP 4 – MEASURE & MIX EPOXY & HARDENER Dispense 1 part resin to 1 part hardener (by volume) into a clean mixing cup & stir to combine completely. Pour into a second clean mixing cup and stir again to mix thoroughly.
STEP 5 – APPLY A THIN SEAL COAT Pour a thin seal coat to seal the surface and provide maximum adhesion for the flood coat coming next. Use an epoxy spreader or heat gun to distribute the mixed epoxy evenly.
STEP 6 – SAND THE SEAL COAT Give the seal coat time to cure — wait 24 hours before sanding. Sand lightly with 120 grit, then solvent wipe with acetone and let it dry.
STEP 7 – TAPE THE EDGES TO MAKE A DAM Apply clear tape around edges, leaving at least a 1″ rim to form a dam. Add extra tape at the corners for reinforcement.
STEP 8 – APPLY THE FIRST FLOOD COAT Mix enough epoxy to pour a flood coat layer no more than 1/4″ thick. Pour slowly and spread with a resin spreader.
STEP 9 – (OPTIONAL) APPLY MORE FLOOD COATS If you want to add more flood coats, wait 4-8 hours between each coat. Again, each coat should be no thicker than 1/4″.
STEP 10 – REMOVE THE TAPE AND APPLY THE FINAL FLOOD COAT Remove the tape carefully, use 120 grit to sand down any rough edges, and solvent wipe with acetone. Pour mixed epoxy for the final flood coat and spread with an epoxy spreader. Wait two days for the epoxy to cure, then sand or chisel off any drips under the table, on the edge.
STAND BACK AND ADMIRE YOUR MASTERPIECE!

Get Inspired!

American Flag Wall Art

Watch TotalBoat Ambassador Jeremy Payne create his stunning patriotic wall art coated with TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy.

World’s Craziest Epoxy Cabinet

In this video, Jeremy Payne also shows us how he built his unique tool cabinet out of MDF and coated it with TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy. Watch and learn his technique for using the heat gun to move the epoxy around and remove air bubbles.

Galley Table with Inlaid Chart

Here, you’ll see how we used TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy to put a nice thick, clear coat on a galley table with an inlaid chart. This video shows how easy TableTop is to apply, and how nicely it self-levels for a perfectly smooth, clear finish.

Want to Add a Little Color to Your Epoxy?

It’s easy to add color to your mixed epoxy using colorants, such as Black Diamond Mica Powder Pigments, which were used in the gorgeous sushi bar counter top shown here. These powder pigments, plus other epoxy safe coloring agents are in the TotalBoat Epoxy Pigments Project Kit.

TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy Sushi Counter by @crowcreekdesigns

More Details

Clear, high-gloss, pourable epoxy
Simple 1 to 1 mix ratio
Self-levels as it cures
Sizes: Available in a 2-Quart Kit (1 Quart TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy Resin Part A, and 1 Quart TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy Hardener Part B), and a Gallon Kit (1/2 Gallon TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy Resin Part A, and 1 Gallon TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy Hardener Part B)
IMPORTANT: Do not place items over 125 degrees F. on cured surfaces. This epoxy is not designed for continuous UV exposure. If the top is intended for outdoor use, you must apply a UV-filtering varnish, such as TotalBoat Halcyon Clear, over the cured surface.

2-Quart and Gallon Kit Contents