How to put a thick clear coat on wood. Others remain crystal clear. West system epoxy is an invaluable resource for creating a clear coating that showcases both the beauty of the wood grain and gives you four times the thickness of a single coat of polyurethanein just a few simple steps you can achieve a beautiful bubble free wooden surface using epoxy resin. Coating tables and bar tops with thick clear pourable plastic. Nothing beats wood lacquer for thick build up.
Crystal clear or amber tone. Bubbles are a frustrating side effect of epoxy coating that can make your clear coated wood. I have been to eating and drinking spots with unique tables. Just measure mix and pour.
On the surface of the table underneath what seems to be one half or three quarters of an inch thick clear coating are maps and coins and beads and other. In this video we show you how to use two part clear coat epoxy to get an ultra durable ultra glossy finish on your projects. This beautiful finish is waterproof and heat resistant to 120 degrees and needs no polishing. Applying a clear finish to wood brings out the woods natural beauty while sealing and protecting the woods surface.
You can get the fantastic bar top look with a. Many clear finishes add a rich warm amber tone to the wood. One coat of glaze coat is equivalent to approximately 60 coats of varnish. Oil based polyurethane is an excellent product to use for this purpose.
You can choose whichever look you prefer for your project. Some woodworkers use polyurethane some like varnish or shellac but all of the latter. A discussion started in 2002 but continuing through 2019.