When Will I Get This Right?!?!

[@robertherzog2087]

The seal coat of epoxy is the way to go. It will sink down into the grain and pores of the wood, sealing them to help stop the bubbles. Epoxy is similar to lacquer in that it will chemically bond to itself, unlike multiple coats of polyurethane. The door is looking good.

[@roblescurbappealconcrete]

Great video Mr Tom! I could tell Steve was so proud having you video and talk about his house. And the door, simply wow 👏! I’ve had no doubt that door was going to be nice, but it’s truly amazing. The clear epoxy just makes everything pop. Perfect choice in stain color and sheen. Other than beautiful you can tell she’s solid. You you really have some good content for the concrete off season. Can’t wait to see what you got up your sleeve in your next videos. Thank you for sharing, keep up the awesome work. 👍

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Nice Tom, grandchildren will be talking about you to their Grand Children, working with them like you do is worth all the money in the world to their character and standards that they will live by.... Great Job on the Project, and the Children and Grand Children. from SE Texas Bear - O BTW Steve's House is looking fantastic :) ❤💯🙏

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@DFord-rv3nz]

My experience in regards to backfilling with stone only is it depends on the water table and precipitation.

[@dennislamers986]

Epoxy (when it goes right) is so beautiful. I watch the pros on KZbin pour is and it always goes perfect and their dumping 5 gallon buckets on. Good job Tom.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Not as easy as they make it look

[@ronallen6578]

​@@ConcretewiththehausesKind of like you pouring concrete and making it look "so easy". Just had to say it 😂😂

[@robertcoppola7654]

good job tom

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks

[@wadefortune7874]

House is coming along great. One step at a time being so closely involved. Door is sweet. Hard to fight the dust where you are. Fun stuff!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

House is going really good, door is not

[@OhioBuckeye]

I know when I built our house 25 years ago, I have a concrete block foundation. My contractor wouldn’t back fill with dirt until the floor system was in to keep from pushing the walls in. He did say we could back fill with river gravel all the way because gravel doesn’t “push” like dirt will on a wall. So I have about 3 feet of river gravel and the rest dirt or limestone dust.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Many different factors to consider

[@stephenpaul394]

Tom, you are a man of many talents. Door is looking good.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Oh boy, it didn’t last long come back and watch the next one

[@mikeknoll1130]

If you did not allow the colored stain to thoroughly cure..then you get off gassing when you pour the epoxy constant even heat but not hot.

[@billbern1005]

Tom, The door is looking good. I have never used the epoxy you are using. I have always use Westsystem Epoxy so I don’t know what the cure time should be for your epoxy. Good call on fresh mixing buckets. When applying the next coat use a notched plastic spreader to move the epoxy around. When using mixing buckets that have multiple mixing ratios, mark the fill level with tape. Label the tape Part A or Part B. Indicate the relevant edge. I would epoxy the other side otherwise the door may warp.

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

Nice update on the door project ☺️

[@ronmiller1162]

if you read the instructions on the tack rag they will always want you to open rag fully then just touch the surface lightly and one huge tip is never lay your roll of tape lay on your surface i have had it leave a ring in my finish and once its under clear its there for ever love your work on the door its lookin great

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jeffreydye181]

DEFINITELY CONDUIT OR PIPE UNDER FLOOR FOR FUTURE USE. I BUILT MY HOUSE 30 years ago and put several 2” conduits in floor and framed walls. They are full of wires today!! Great video

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Now is the time to do it

[@ronallen6578]

No time like the present. Even if it's never utilized, a couple hundred bucks now is money well spent

[@johnthreefifteen]

Even with all the eating during the holidays, my socks still fit. 🤪🤪

[@ronallen6578]

Yea, but what about the boots ??😮😮

[@Concretewiththehauses]

You’re doing better than me

[@jakeschisler7525]

My luck would be a stupid mouse would run across it. Not that I have a mouse problem. Looking good Tom!

[@Concretewiththehauses]

That is my luck too

[@Shippusher]

HELLOOOO everyone!! Nice video as usual Tom!! Thanks for sharing Have a day 😊

[@gmetzent]

I have had success using Command Strips adhered to the edge versus the screw to clamp things down. Usually holds if you are not moving the item much with the clamp and no repairs.

[@jefferyholland]

Off gassing from stain has caused me problems in the past with epoxy.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

I’m learning more and more every time I do it

[@Doc_Dolan]

I love that you are using my old friend (I've been using them for over 60 years) the 'tack cloth', however, you might want to be careful using the tape for the final clean up. Who knows what chemical traces are being left from the gorilla tape super adhesive that MIGHT react with the resin! Great idea for the door!

[@rickaser2383]

Add the conduit! My son wants to run a new 220 line but is unable unless he spends bug money to go up and over a 2 story living space.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Yes, we see it all the time

[@henryfehr6202]

Why not use icf for the foundation? They even did a Cabelas icf all the way to the roof.

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Just decided to go with the solid poured wall

[@stephanelaperriere382]

Wow!beautiful

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you

[@robwatts7863]

Tom. Blacktail Studios. He is very particular about his work. He knows what he's doing with epoxy.

[@DFord-rv3nz]

I'm really digging on that door

[@fredcory2686]

The other option would have been a tabletop epoxy - cures much faster than a deep pour epoxy. The wood is gonna release any air - hence the bubbles

[@welderman1221]

Door looks great. I believe I had suggested to you before, The Black Forest Wood Company , youtube channel. They do alot of very large epoxy/ wood creations.

[@ronallen6578]

Very true. Unfortunately their projects are only affordable to the ultra rich. $30,000 to $50,000 for several entry doors. 😢😢😢

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Thank you very much. I did watch a couple of their videos.

[@JoanneCox-d7k]

How is the door coming along

[@asz030303]

Are you going to world of concrete?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

Yes Steve and I

[@videopyc]

is this Steve second house ?

[@Concretewiththehauses]

First house he is building

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Tom, I like your style! Doing an epoxy finish over wood, and explanation of the results is what you're channel is about! Same as the concrete counter tops. Step by step. Thanks for teaching, cuz I am learning! As you have over the years, that's what makes you a ... 'PRO on POURS' , 'MASTERING the METICULOUS' ! Awesome channel!

[@videopyc]

@@Concretewiththehauses ... now i understand all of the enthusiasm. I will watch Steve channel to knw more. Happy New Year!

[@terrypiper71]

Maybe this should be called “Epoxy with the Hauses”.

[@debbievogt9881]

Everytime I say Dad Steve says he can handle things blah blah. How hard is communication with your dad?

[@arthurhouston3]

Sorry your working in wrong Temps. Should had space you could be in 60s