Clear epoxy resin is used on timber slabs furniture and woodwork projects to create an incredible finish with extraordinary robustness. It comes as a two-part product that is mixed into a durable substance to finish off your piece.
When maintaining furniture made of timber slabs on the Sunshine Coast, creating a clear epoxy resin will preserve the wood. However, achieving a clear epoxy resin does take a bit of work.
What follows are a few simple steps that will help you get the clear finish that you desire.
Creating a Clear Epoxy Resin
You start by obtaining enough resin to do the job. Along with the materials and tools needed to get the best results.
Hence, you will need cleaning materials, cups or buckets to hold the resin and epoxy, and a mixing stick.
- Clean the surface thoroughly.
- Measure the resin and hardener to the proper ratio
- Mix the resin and hardener for two to three minutes to avoid creating air bubbles
- Pour the resin on the surface slowly and evenly to avoid splashing
- Allow the epoxy resin to dry in an environment free of dust.
Using transparent epoxy resin offers a clear finish that will minimise scratches, dings, and denting. This form of resin is perfect for timber slabs, but it also works on plastic and metal surfaces as well.
For those who are into DYI projects, you can create decorative objects along with repairing small items with this substance.
But what if you want to add colour to the resin? Creating a unique finish that enhances the beauty of furniture made from timber slabs.
For that, you will need to add the proper dye to do the job.
Creating a Dyed Resin
You begin by choosing the dye you want that is suitable for use in epoxy resin. Be sure to use recommended brands for the best results. Barnes resins are a reliable product.
Once you have obtained what you need on the Sunshine Coast, the rest is straight forward in how it is made.
- Measure the epoxy resin to ensure proper mixing
- Add the dye to the resin in the recommended amounts to achieve the results you want.
- Mix the dye into the resin thoroughly to avoid streaks or lumps
- Pour the coloured resin onto the surface slowly and evenly
- Let the resin dry or cure to the manufacturer’s instructions
Remember that you can adjust the amount of dye you want to use in the product. While epoxy resin works well with furniture made of timber slabs, you can also use it to create silicone moulds.
If you are into DYI projects this means you can create decorative items, including jewellery. Create a masterpiece and add a wonderful splash of colour by mixing in a dye or combination of dyes.
Clear Epoxy Resin
The most common type of clear epoxy resin is made from either epoxy or polyurethane. These elements bring a strength and durability when they harden.
The result is a strong protective layer that separates the timber slabs used for creating custom furniture from the environment.
If you are making your own furniture here on the Sunshine Coast you want it to stay beautiful for years to come. Therefore, when using timber slabs for your furniture and countertops having a protective layer of clear epoxy resin is the answer.
Sometimes a nice finish with some Rubio Monocoat Oil also enhances your woodworking project. A timber finish that will be noticed.
Timber Slab Warehouse can help you with these projects. The team are all experienced, qualified and passionate about these products and projects.
Contact us for all your epoxy resin products and timber slabs. Or call on 0415 811 905
