Alumilite Explains: The difference between epoxy, polyurethane, and resin

Choosing the wrong type of resin product could mean a ruined project. In this video, Jordan explains the scientific differences between epoxy and polyurethanes - both types of resins - and helps you decide which type of resin is likely best for your project.
Put your questions of "what type of resin should I use" and "epoxy vs resin" at ease and create successful projects with the knowledge of the science behind resin.
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[@lilyinthewater161]

When you make it engaging from start to finish for a unmedicated adhd personwith the attention span of a Pomeranian , that’s how you know you are a great instructor and creator. Loved this

[@Mythricia1988]

Pretty sure I just learned more in 5 minutes than I have in the past month of trying to figure out what different resins do. Awesome.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We're glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@jaandel1]

@@AlumiliteCorporation Well resines is the main things why i hear so many good tiler said they use resin not exposy ?? Whta acttually means and what brands .... to use it outside exposy is not good. Bc uv rays... but whata aboit to join porcelance tile or countertop many use exposy ??? But now they claim use resin???? Any input

[@OregonDARRYL]

You could probably learn about 5-minute epoxy in 30 seconds.

[@CatMcMAC]

@@OregonDARRYL With this guy, I don't doubt it.

[@julietmurphy8637]

@@jaandel1 Your question isn't clear. Are you laying tile, like a floor, backsplash, or wall? There are specific mastics for those purposes and they are cementitious, not epoxies or urethane resins.

[@CatMcMAC]

Information videos are long winded tedious affairs that I skip through very quickly to find what I want to know. I never got to the first click forward in this one. I watched. I got the info I wanted, and more. No faffing around, no fillers, no fluff. No irritating chatter! No fancy effects! Wow. It felt like less than a minute, and the video was done. Every sentence useful. Never seen anything like this before. Nailed it. Thanks!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Wow Cathie, that's high praise! Thank you for watching.

[@soheilagha469]

I cant believe how concise and informative this video was. Everything you said was extremely useful and you managed to fit more information in one 5 minute video than multiple other longer videos combined! Honestly i think i just absorbed hours of research in a mere 5 minutes! This video was amazing! Excellent work!

[@louie_ooeygui]

This was one of the best intros I've seen. Clear and concise. Thank you.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Happy to hear it, Lou! Thank you for watching and for the feedback.

[@BobbyDukeArts]

Very informative 👍

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Heyo thanks Bobby!

[@khairjafar915]

Hi bobby

[@danilo352]

I’m on the same praise boat. When you started wrapping up, I was like, “wait. I thought the video was 5 minutes long.” Only to realize that almost 5 minutes had truly elapsed. THANK YOU!

[@owhite777]

Thank you for explaining all this! So many years with just hearing the terms being thrown around without any understanding. Great vid.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We're glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@jessicajrollo]

Another great video with easy to comprehend explanations! I'd love to see a video on utilizing the uv resin in other applications besides fishing lures. I'd also like to see a video on ways to remove bubbles from your epoxy when using it in different applications, like silicone molds, acrylic blanks, tumblers, covering artwork, etc (not just deep pouring).

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

These are some awesome ideas that we'll definitely be adding to our list! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Really useful information. Definitely do another more detailed one. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for the feedback! We'll have another one coming out shortly. :)

[@kinuorthel8096]

Powerful information right here! Easily comprehensible and dense, nice work and thank you!

[@deirdremoniquemellaninncom8729]

Very well demonstrated and with such energy! THX!!! All the confirmation I needed for my garage floor!!!

[@Mari-it2de]

I absolutely loveeee this video! Thank you for getting straight to the point without making me skip thru a bunch of stuff, and making me laugh!😭☺️

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Haha! Happy to hear it Mari - we'll be sure to make more to keep you educated AND entertained.

[@rzoldan]

Great video Jordan and Alumilite Team!! Great content - a lot of info in a 5min video delivered in an Amazing Clear and Fun way ;) Please give us more of that! =) I like Mert's suggestion for more content (hardness) and I think it would be interesting (at least to me) to know also which resin goes (or doesn't go) with types of colorant. I had an intriguing experience with ACS and acrylic... Cheers!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thank you Roberto, we're proud of this video! That's a great suggestion, we'll definitely add it to our list. A lot of it goes back to the moisture content! If they're water-based colorants, they're going to react strongly with polyurethane resins. Cheers!

[@XIIINoir]

At this point, I'm just gonna buy Alumilite products, just because the videos are so entertaining and informative compared to any other manufacturer.

[@catherinecostello7806]

Love the info, love the science, love the presentation. I just love the new videos!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Catherine, that's so great to hear! We'll have more for you soon.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

This was a much needed explanation for me! Just starting to incorporate resin into my wood turnings. Id gotten a small amount of Clear slow and poured my first pen blanks where I casted mini pine cones. Turned out great, so I ordered the 16lb kit just the other night! I was really excited to start using it to cast wood into large blanks. I am SO glad I watched this before I combined this with some wood that may not have been perfectly dry and ruined the whole thing! Would love to see a video with more detail about casting wood into blanks, or using epoxy/urethane to fill knots, cracks, voids, etc.; When it’s ok to use one vs the other; What moisture content does wood have to be before you can use urethane; etc etc. Thanks for sharing the knowledge! Seth

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Hey there Seth! I'm so glad you found the video helpful, and that you're liking using Clear Slow! I'm going to link a few videos here on casting hybrid wood and resins items from some of our affiliates. (Epoxy is usually best for knots and voids, and for the moisture content... as close to 0% as possible with urethanes.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWiooIN5ZrOfmJY kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF7NqKV7ndmhaJI

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Thank you so much!

[@julietmurphy8637]

Hey, Seth. I've been reading on the wood combinations, too. Most people say you can use urethane as long as the wood is sealed completely, ie: a clear topcoating. Hopefully Jordan/Alumilite will correct me if I'm wrong.

[@oldkingcrow777]

@@julietmurphy8637 maybe a dewaxed shellac or sanding sealer

[@julietmurphy8637]

@@oldkingcrow777 Polyurethane sealer works perfectly. The goal is to have a moisture barrier between the wood, which always has some moisture content, and the resin to prevent frothing, bubbling, and discoloration from the reaction of the curing resin to the moisture in the wood.

[@beckpotucek8534]

This video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@darringraviet1]

quite possibly the best explanation summary I have ever seen.

[@sheridanmay8540]

Brilliant video, informative, helpful and fun! I wish I had had a science teacher like you at school, I might have learnt more! 😂

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

haha so happy to help!!!

[@drewborgholthaus2010]

Awesome info, it’d be good have info on durability, water, heat, UV resistance, ideal applications for counters, furniture, indoor, outdoor, etc. (maybe it’s in another video, if so please post the link). It’d be nice if the camera stayed zoomed out more so we can see more of what’s being pointed at (and have the camera move less), but I mean it’s your video so do whatever you want! Well made in either case, thanks!

[@terrencewells5832]

Extremely helpful & easy to understand great work Thanks 😊

[@simeonhunter]

Thank GOD all the facts nice and clear, at a quick pace. He covered all the information in the amount of time it takes other KZbin presenters to finish their introduction about their tumultuous upbringing.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Glad you got what you needed from it! Reach out if you have any other questions or need help at all. 🤙🏻

[@superincognito7322]

I love this guy. He makes me laugh SO HARD. I just almost fell of my bed. LOL. Amazing video. Super helpful.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Haha! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@JohnMark61355]

Thank you! I would like more information about this topic.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Awesome, Mark! We'll definitely be making more videos in the future.

[@gbroma]

Yes, I want a deeper one. Thanks very much for all your videos

[@YourTreasureForever]

Excellent video You are easy to follow, easy to understand and easy on the eyes! Thanks for the help 😊

[@JerryBWagoner]

Great explainer video and Jordan's delivery was awesome! So far I've stuck with epoxy as I'm a little apprehensive to go Urethane with the rain/humidity in the Seattle area (I'm sure it would work, but I'm a wimp). I didn't like the Amazing Clear as it was way too thick for my taste, but I saw a video on your new deep pour epoxy and just bought some to do a side by side test with my current brand. May the odds be ever in your favor. :)

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for the feedback, Jerry! Yes, our Amazing Deep Pour is much less viscous than any of our other resins. It's almost like water! Thanks for watching, can't wait to see what you think of ADP.

[@bubbles111977]

I love this guy's energy! On top of that he made the information make sense and didn't take forever to do it. (I have a very short attention span.) :)

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dannynavarro9836]

Dude, I had one question and you gave me more than I could ever ask for. Really great video man, extremely informative👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Danny that's music to our ears. Thank you so much!

[@charisnice]

Loved this guy ...very informative without talking over your head ! Thanks for clearing things up.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@ScarIingDarling]

Thanks for the video, I've wondered quite a few times about the comparison of the two! Would you say there's any substitute for epoxy resin? I've researched quite a bit and so far I have yet to find anything that is similar or the same :(

[@malcolmfairhurst7293]

Really informative, I would like to see you do a video on applying cyanoacrylic (superglue) to produce a high gloss finish on a wood surface!!

[@hannesaltenfelder4302]

Great and to the point. No blabla for 40min+. Thank you❤

[@gonefishing2012]

Simple, fast, informative....... Awesome!!!!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

At 0:18 secs of this video, I feel an immense wave of relief and gratitude for this knowledge. I've been struggling to understand the different materials to use in my project and very confused. My brain is the kind where it wants to slot all information into neat boxes for further retrieval. Not having an overview of the categories and how they relate made it difficult to retain information - like having no file cabinet to slot the files in. I could just hug you for the terrific way you explained it - concise, top down, logical, factual, and one picture = 1000 words! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Part 2 suggestion: Tinting Pigments. Please explain pigments and tints. So bewildering. I want to use Durabak Polyurethane bed liner. Its a great product but comes in standard solid opaque colors that I don't like. They want me to use a non-water based, paste pigment to get my color. I need to understand pigments as well as the paint side. How many kinds are there that work with the Resins? Please do a video on this!!!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

This comment makes us so happy! If you ever have any questions, please email us at [e-mail] so you don't have to feel the frustration! Pigments and tints are a great idea for an upcoming video.

[@user-vo5mg8qe8p]

Thank you for the ideas you shared. Even in a short discussions it really help. Hope there are more people will watch your videos. Keep smiling God bless,

[@halloweenlife1031]

Thanks, you guys are always so helpful.

[@ahlemdreams4627]

Thank youuuuu sooooo muche for this, it helped a lot . Your teaching method is amazing

[@doodledicemonsters]

Absolutely freaking amazing presentation of information! Well done!

[@ecopoxy]

Good job Jordan. Love your teaching style.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for checking us out!

[@gdcleanfun]

So informative! Thank you!

[@peterplantec7911]

This was truly informative in a good way.

[@soccermommyNPC]

Wow, thank you. You’re a great teacher.

[@jencstephens5452]

Thank you for making these videos! They are so super helpful.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We're glad you like them!! Let us know if there is a specific topic you want to see us cover!!

[@NottsBobUK]

That was exactly what I needed, thank you very much :)

[@TylerDurden-zr4xv]

You are a awesome speaker and very detailed... You taught me alot in that short time ..thank you for the video.. You should be a teacher ...you are 99% better at it than 100% of any teacher I have e we had ... lol...Thanks again!!

[@makenchips]

One of the best videos I've seen in a long time! Need to see some strength relationships also joints and forming illustration be helpful.

[@3D_Luke]

Exceptional video. Easy to watch, funny, and tons of info

[@bosilverlee2013]

Thank you! You’re amazing. We are tobacco pipe artists wanting to make our own beautiful stem blanks instead of buying and learning from your channels and others “how to”. Please keep the videos coming!!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

So glad you're enjoying the videos and finding them helpful. If there's anything you can't find an answer to, you can always email us at [e-mail]!

[@othername1000]

How are the stems turning out? Website?

[@bosilverlee2013]

@@othername1000 sadly after serious health issues & the economy, the small business dissolved.

[@qvisionstudios]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! This explanation simplifies it so much for us newbies.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We're glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@KristiSage]

Jordan, I have learned a lot watching your videos. Thanks bunches for sharing your expertise!! 😊

[@KristiSage]

You yellowing video was great!! 👍🏼

[@sudoDavid]

Quick yet clear. Very good style and approach. Cannot recommend this video enough for any resin hobbyist or new crafter.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks so much!

[@CoachHartley]

That was exactly the info I was looking for. Thank you

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We're glad we could help!

[@sdgb5363]

THE ULTIMATE video in explaining the subject matter! Awesome brotha'!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@seantw79]

Great video. Very entertaining and clear information.

[@abeldaniel5948]

I love your teaching ♥️ ❤️ 💕 💖 U makes it look so easy Thanks

[@CozzyKorner]

I love the science. I need to know why, so thank you!

[@dawncowan426]

I have had issues with pouring the clear with wood and now I know why. I also have to figure out how much of each I need around now! Thank you!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Glad we could help! Email us at [e-mail] if you have any questions in the future :)

[@frasierdog]

Quick and thorough. Much appreciated.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackiebrown8356]

Great lesson teacher kept my attention. I learned exactly what I was questioning.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Happy to hear it! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

[@pawanchauhan6847]

@@AlumiliteCorporation sir if in this video some experimental than it will be great video no doubt this is Amazing video

[@williammann817]

Great job teaching us! great video brother!

[@3tlconsulting551]

Best video I seen in my life brilliant.

[@crossthreadaeroindustries8554]

Great video - I am repairing a boat so my main question was whether to use epoxy or polyester - keeping in mind gel coat will be going on last.

[@jeffstewart4270]

WHAT GREAT INFO! THANKS PAL

[@jojoflyfffan]

Informative and hillarious. Great video!

[@butterfly2385]

Awesome...thanks buddy...quick to the point and what I needed...cheers...✌💜😃

[@markschack5668]

Awesome, thank you. Now I’d like to see about the differences AFTER they are cured.

[@FredrickLijodi]

I rarely commend on videos. I had to commend on this one. I love your humourous teaching style and and explanations. Informative.

[@zTribalstylerz]

love the video! Your speed and focused script were great

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@myconstruction]

Great freaking explanation without being boring. New Sub just for that.

[@arthurbacon6234]

Good clear, concise explanation. Thank you.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@sonyahoward8503]

Great content and fun to listen to. Thank you for taking the time to put it out there

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@parmesh871]

That's Simplest explanation. Thanks Man very useful.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MadMiff]

Thank you, well presented and I have learned well.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We're glad! Thanks for watching

[@WungoBungo]

I just gotta say, the person starring in this video should have a KZbin channel. Excellent presentation, great vibes, felt like I was listening to myself talk with my favorite teacher but they had the same voice hahaha

[@dazzlingdiamondpainting7735]

omg, you had me smirking throughout the whole video. very fun to watch, TYSM

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Lisa! So glad it was both helpful and enjoyable for you. Thanks for watching!

[@jaydee1987]

Great video. Thank youuuu!!

[@ellinghoem1700]

Great info. I even took notes. Entertaining and informative.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

That's awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@LewisKauffman]

Thanks for making this understandable!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching, Lewis!

[@pythonprofreak7522]

Thank you for this video. I am doing a research on these things but couldn't get much with so many "buy this, buy that" ads/marketing.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

As much as we want you to buy our products and be a loyal customer, we believe that education is more important! Base knowledge is important - after that you just need to use the products that work best for you and your projects!

[@larsgrant-west3748]

This video precisely answered what I need to know, and was all given in just the right amount of time. Love to see you focus on the board rather than Jordan jumping around though. He would have bene just as dynamic without all the crazy camera work. ;)

[@genexxer1]

Your goods looks are only shadowed by the valuable information in this video, my good man! Dude, I leaned a lot. Thanks for it.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@eCitizen1]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@christinagray4600]

Super helpful video! Thanks!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenrausch3085]

Great video! Excellent presentation of subject matter. Thanks

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@hpdavid1]

Great video, great explanation

[@cosimop1539]

So fun. Thank you for the easy explaination man!

[@jameskennedy1077]

thank you. i just got into wood turning and wanted to add resin to my pieces but was unsure what i needed to use.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Glad we could help!

[@pocoboo]

I like your style! No nonsense but still fun and very informative. Great job great topic,

[@michaelcummings6178]

GOOD EXPLAINATION

[@warner1074]

Very good video! Helped me a lot!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching!

[@DeborahOlander]

Fantastic. Thank you!

[@gg16s]

thank youu!! been looking for this

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@mszoomy]

Thank you that was VERY helpful

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We're glad we could help - thanks for watching!

[@jazzblakk69]

Thank you great video

[@gangsterHOTLINE]

Dude you rock! So many questions answered and I laughed and thats all one could ever ask for.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We're glad you enjoyed it, Tyler!! We aim to please!

[@edunewton1386]

Hi Bro, Your explanation + time is 5 Star! Keep up the good work

[@spencerwvcmoon]

very usefull! ..and enjoyable to watch thanks.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@5Btjes]

Informative, clear and humorous 👍

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks so much!