How To Finish an Epoxy + Wood Table (For Beginners + Pro's) 

the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ru-vid.comUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.

Man. One of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. Thank you!

Got some value? 😂 Well... Great value as always 💕 Ive been working in renovation for some years now, and been a 'weekend worker ' with wood projects for my house for a couple of years. No point denying - I have a passion about wood. It is an amazing, multifaceted material. Yet you guys - being both educative in a great way, and doing beautiful work, provide information, inspiration and ideas with your posts. Great work as always ❤

You guys are killing it!!! Thanks so much for the videos!!!

Great video. Just the type of video I needed. Straight forward instructions with important details and graphics. Thanks!

Absolutely beautiful, im just now getting into epoxy tables

Beautiful job I love the table can't wait to do my own 🥰

Love the video, very helpful and a beautiful piece. If possible I’d like to see you guys do the same thing but with a couple of the other popular finishes such as osmos polyx or odies. And possibly a side to side comparison. One other thing that I think would be helpful is seeing how a project has held up over a period of time under continuous use. I don’t see much of that in the finishing videos out there. Love your guys content is why I’m suggesting. It’s be different from what others are doing

Another brilliant video. Fantastic dedication with all the water popping, very lucky customers.

Hello! I'm watching You from Russia. A very wonderful table turned out! And you tell me a lot and just how to do it right! This is very good! Respect to You!

Jeff, I know this video has been out for a while but I’ve watched it many times and I now do the steps that you have recommended with great results. Thank you👍🥶

That is one beautiful table! Nice job!

The best sanding tips, thank you so much 👏👏👏❤️

Beautiful, and it was very helpful.

Thanks for the tips. That table is magnificent💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Brilliant video very helpful and informative great job👍🏻

Yes! Business tips and videos please!

This is an awesome video. Appreciate the info and details regarding finishing an epoxy table

Excellent vid! Great details.

Awesome video, thanks guys. How many total man hours do you project/budget allocate on an average dining table (let's say 6-8 ft long)? Trying to get a better sense of my own work flow (using RMC finishing, similar sanding routine, etc.) versus where others are at, so any insight you can offer would be helpful. Thank you so much for your channel!

Nice job keep sharing

Nice video clear concise and useful information!

Great video!

Ive got a 8 inch da sander works so great for the 40 n 80 grit

Thanks very well done and useful

Thank you for this informative video. When you flip the table to finish the other side, what do you put down to prevent damage to the finish on the completed side?

Very very useful 👍👍👍👍👍 thank you 💕💕💕

That epoxy part looks like a drum finish and is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

Really thorough step by step video that is both narrated well and easy to follow. No-one makes an epoxy River table on their own from start to finish free of imperfections! There are always a few mishaps that inevitably teach you to make a better product. I like how you gave the viewer solutions to these types of problems- it will save people a lot of time and money. inevitably encounter. I do have one question- in this video it appears as though you have applied one coat of the Rubio (hence the name mono-coat haha) to each side. If I want a higher sheen to my Rubio Mono coat do I need to use something other than a shop towel or white pad to rub in the product? In other words do I need a polisher? A terry cloth pad? Foam pad? I do like the look of Rubio mono coat but I can’t seem to get the ‘glassy’ or ‘polished marble’ look like some of the various live edge Epoxy River table videos available on YT.

Nice lesson.

Thank you for youre important tips. Its possible to show us how do you finish a project with the final poor only with an clear epoxy layer? And how do you remove the drops during the drying process? Thank you.

This was Super helpful!! Thank you!!

The best explanation video on RU-vid !!!!

great video! loved the detail in sanding steps. whats the best model festool sander for this kind of work?

Man the center of that table is amazing!

i just watched how to finish an epoxy plus wood for beginners it was very helpful as i am just starting wood projects i seen that you used a river table mold for dinning table were can i get one thanks for your time

I had Rubio on my hardwood floors and it looked great. Unfortunately, it got tons of water spots and wasn't looking good after only a year. How has it been holding up to use for you guys?

All great advice- thanks

Great technique thanks for sharing, do you know what is the self life of the epoxy work?

Great video! I'm going to start using rubio monocoat as I am not getting a good result with using top coat epoxy.

Very well done Thank you.

I can just say THANK YOU!!!

Have you thought about building entry doors for houses? This would make an amazing front door!

Beautiful job guys. What kind of wood are you working with in this video?

Super cool

What do you put under the bottom of the table after it's been finished and you're working on the top? Like is there a spacer to keep the sawhorses from marring the finished bottom? Or does it not really matter once you've buffed the oil off?

Quality work

Really nice...the definitive "how to".

Do you find the Rubio helps to seal, harden or otherwise protect the resin work as well?

U guys❤ are , so helpful ❤ thx A lot ! Marvelous ❤️ thx😊

What a great video, thank you. I am just getting into the epoxy tables, etc. I have stupid question…. Do you Buff the 2 part finish after wiping it clean, or just leave it be?

Thank you.❤

What a great video ,thank you,I have on issue,when sanding my epoxy/wood table I'm getting an uneven feel between epoxy and wood meet,is the wood sanding faster then the wood ,would you have experienced this ,tips

WOW, amazing informative video man! What was the size if this dinning table? Thanks.

Nice Work😍

Thanks!

How did you make and attach your Legs ? I love the Wood Legs

Great video. I have a couple of river tables that have a full final resin coat which is gloss. However it scratches easily. is there any product that provides a gloss resistant finish. I've used rubio but it has a flat finish. THank you

I love the finish. If I have a piece that I want to use this finish on but I need to drill hooks into the piece, should I do the finish first or add the hooks then apply the finish. Thank you.

That's a nice looking build. Do you guys ever get requests for stainless or mild steel legs?

Really love and appreciate this video and you guys taking the time and energy to produce it. I’m getting into epoxy tables and counters and it’s hard to get info on materials and methods, seems to be a guarded secret for most as if they don’t want anyone to know. So really appreciate you guys putting this out there to help us newbies. Super cool guys, and super helpful. Beautiful work too!

I am working on a piece that is a cross grain slab what do you recommend for sanding and finish, would it be the same process?

WOW!!

One question. Have you faced any problem by sanding up to 220 grit? Rubio suggests to sand up to 150-180 grit. I saw a similar question but I haven’t found your answer. Thanks.

Very Nice! video well done. Question - I'm working on a coffee table and I cant get rid of the pig tails in my epoxy (wood is fine) from my orbital sander. I switched over to hand sanding in one direction - took care of the pigtails but now I have micro lines (sanded up to 1000 grit) that even after using a buffing compound and buffer - I cant get my epoxy to clear up. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Did you have to finish the bottom as well? Before you began pouring epoxy, what grit did you use to prep the web?

Did you wipe down the bottom before flipping it? Also, did you put C-Channels the length to prevent sag? I’m about to do my first dining room table with 2” thick walnut but after it’s surfaced it will probably be just under 2”.

Inlaid c channel. When to use them, when not to? How do you recommend hiding them in translucent pours?

Great Job .............Great Video...one common issue that I feel is never discussed is the epoxy when it comes to Tables? Anyone that has ever polished epoxy understands it rarely looks as great as a flood coat IMO. With that said, does the oil finish last on the epoxy? Obviously that oil makes it shine/clear (pending on quality of sanding) but after several cleanings does the oil harden/adhere to the finished epoxy? Thanks

I've come across your video and was wondering about a couple of things. Do you cover the timber with resin before adding the top coat or bring it level to the wood? I hope this makes sense

Hello, I realize this is two years old but I just came across it. Awesome work by the way. My question is, when you oil the underside first do you have to wait for that to cure before you flip it and do the top side? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Damn that table came out great!! A couple of questions, sorry it's on an old video. First is does it matter which side is up during the pour/dry of the epoxy? Do the interesting features within the epoxy just show up from the stirring? Last, what is the minimum final thickness you recommend? I was thinking of building a dresser and using this kind of technique for the drawer fronts. Would a half inch be too thin for a 2 foot by 6 inch drawer ? Thanks for any help.

Hey guys. The table looks amazing. Quick question when using clear Mas Deep Pour. I did an insert on a maple table top. The table top is small, only 18”x 24”. The clear epoxy part is only 2.5” around and 1/2” deep. I’m using the Rubio pre color easy Intense Black to get the wood dark enough before I use Rubio 2C Black oil. My concern is keeping the epoxy super clear. Do I need to sand down the clear epoxy to 4000 or greater? Or am I just over thinking this? Thanks I’m advance.

I have a wood slab that has some soft spots in it. I was going to use a min wax wood hardener in them spots. I was going to then sand the top and then apply 2 coats of Rubio on the top. Will the top finish ok with using the wood hardener in the soft spots? Thank you!

Hiya, What sanding pads do you use? are they the wet ones ? can you give me a list of sanding pads needed please ? Also is there an alternative to the akfix 705 for the U.K ? and also the rubio monocoat pure ? These don't seem to be readily available in U.K specifically England , Thank you.

If I’m doing a laser engraving, would I do it before or after the wood cleaner?

If you were making a table for a restaurant. What would you finish it with? I was asked to make 7-32”x48” tables and worried about Rubio holding up to constant cleaning thanks

Amazing video - I really like this table!!! What sand paper do you use? The Rubin and Granat from Festool seem to be similar - Have you used both? Which one do you like more?

Rubio recommends stopping (at most) 180 grit. Have you experienced any problem going over 200 grit?

Do you polish epoxy side or only rubio? I belive it is better to polish then rubio esoecially on transparent epoxy

👏👏👏👏bravissimi

Somewhat new to making river tables. My latest table is refusing to set up. I know my mixture was correct. Only thing I can think of is my epoxy was stored in my garage and we had a huge heat wave. Prob got upwards of 110 plus temp in shop. Is there anything I can do to harden epoxy

What color or pigment did you add to your Talk Soon Le?

Hi... Great video, can you tell me where can I get the mold you used for your project... thanks..

Could you have used a polishing compound AFTER the oiling so that you get a nice shine?

I am curious if you have ever stained the wood on an epoxy table? What does it do to the epoxy? I have a table I am at the sanding process that is a light color and want to make the wood darker.

Bravo

Awesome video! Very educational for a beginner like me. Can you explain the "Water Popping" step and the reasoning along with the benefits etc. Thanks. I'll try to send a pic of my first actual table I'm doing

Do you ever use C channel to stabilize the table?

I saw artist using rubio maintenance oil the very next day to get more shine

Hi Jeff, just got a table CNC'd and there are MANY tiny holes/pock marks in the epoxy ( I have had this happen before with this CNC guy).. do you have a method to address this? lots of CA glue? router sled it? or sand it like hell? Thx. I look forward to your response

Is the last 220 grid fine enough to get a scratch free oil finished surface?

What about using marine varnish or shellac? The oil looks a bit flat or dull. I'd want high gloss!

Love the coloring of the epoxy, what pigments did you guys use?

Hello, I’ve heard from folks that epoxy fully cured in 30 days. Are you waiting that long before you begin sanding? Manufacturer of epoxy I’m using, MAS, says 24-48 hours but after sanding a sample the epoxy is really scuffed up and I was concerned about losing the high-gloss finish

hey guys, late to the party but I'm finishing my first live edge slab! yay! ran into a problem though, I've poured epoxy into voids and cracks in the table, and now I have to sand. how do I sand the epoxy back to clear and sand the wood at the same time?! I'm very confused and do t wanna ruin the wood with polishing compound (if that's even a thing) just not sure how to proceed. any thoughts? thanks again!

I'm thinking of buying one. Are thes table durable? And if damaged what happens?

Do you sell tables and if so, could I get a price guide. Thanks and Great video.

Please make a video on how to get glossy finish

Cant you vibrate the mold to get rid of air bubbles like done with concrete molds? Just curious