Furniture Flipping / From Trash to Treasure / Coffee Table Makeover with Epoxy/Resin

Quick furniture flip with this old coffee table someone was throwing out. You know what they say, ones mans trash is another mans treasure!
Supplies:
TSP for cleaning.
Copper Spray paint for the base.
Weaverly Chalk Paint on the top
(Several shaded of blues and greens)
Epoxy/Resin
Epoxy Candy Shimmer Inks and Mica Powders
Sander and 60 grit sand paper if you end up needing to sand drips.
Use code VickiShares (case sensitive) when making a purchase at www.epoxycandy.com and they’ll throw in an extra goody or two! The more you buy, the more you get!

[@neilbrown3902]

That table just rocks. This is what epoxy is best at. You are a true artisan.

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you!

[@leegurl915]

Wow beautiful! Just gave me inspiration for mine...thanks

[@kimberlyclark4559]

This is absolutely beautiful ‼️‼️

[@vickisvisions]

@@kimberlyclark4559 Thank you! 🥰

[@x2une132]

Wow feeling inspired lady!

[@joshuagodinez5867]

Love the quick video (many are just too darn long). Great technique.

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you!

[@merakipaz]

Wow that’s really good!!

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you!

[@Saveapetcoupon]

Amazing!!! 🎉

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you!

[@shawnb1125]

I would've loved to have seen the final reveal through a CLEARER LENSE because the one you chose was either Foggy or the filter lessened the shine I was expecting

[@oceandreamer1958]

Awesome!

[@mickwinters8484]

Bloody awesome job😊👍

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you!

[@sicgirl808]

So cool! Saved for a future project. Thank you!

[@ebonytucker3080]

I love it! You inspired me to make a masterpiece

[@patriciavidal2701]

Hi Vicki! I love the finished product, super beautiful! Amazing transformation into the finished piece! Still, I wouldn't call it a trash to treasure project, since the starting table didn't exactly belong in a landfill. Great job though!! Thanks for sharing 🤩

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you! It was literally on the curb for garbage pick up. I agree it didn’t belong in a landfill which is why I grabbed it. 😊

[@patriciavidal2701]

@@vickisvisions thanks, I have been looking for some projects to make with more common trash/recycle items but I really enjoyed this table video. cheers

[@beccabooboo]

This is gorgeousssss! 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you!

[@raindropsfukushemiaflavore9914]

Beautiful

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Night333Walker]

That turned out looking sooooo cool!!!

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you! 🥰

[@florwuo]

Beautiful work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!!

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you!

[@ankitaraj9846]

Amazing work 😍😍

[@juliegayson7947]

Love it

[@therealbrandrea]

Great Job on the table makeover!

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you!

[@joe7665]

Very nice!

[@vickisvisions]

Thanks!

[@thekraftycreech]

gorgeous!

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you!

[@miket1591]

Damn girl this is so beautifull. I wanna do this also 😍

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you!

[@Smooth__thrills]

Do my table next please! 😍

[@freddygonzalez6769]

Amazing but would if been so cool with some diamond dust glitter

[@jk6653]

It would have been nice if you explained the sanding in between epoxy pours and how to clean the final pour.

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you for the feedback. I’ll try to explain more in depth when I do my next video.

[@sheenamarsh2229]

That's awesome

[@kelvartis]

Nice piece. I'm on the road to getting better & there is so many videos to see but what I dont find enough is how to sell a piece after you've made it. Did this sell? / How ? I should look into Diamond, I've mostly used Stone coat and another out of phoenix a few years ago. I like stone coat for it's high temp after cure and long working time.

[@vickisvisions]

This piece was sold before I made it. It was commissioned. Typically though I sell on Etsy. My social media pages are my advertising.

[@nicolecompogno7996]

Could you explain the drying process? How do you get it to dry properly?

[@vickisvisions]

@@nicolecompogno7996 Epoxy doesn’t technically dry, it cures. In order to get a good cure There are several steps you should follow. 1) Always mix your epoxy EXACTLY as the manufacturer instructions state. If you don’t use the proper ratio of resin to hardener, don’t mix for as long as the instructions say, or don’t switch buckets half through mixing (only if the instructions say to), you will likely not have a good cure. 2) Make sure your room temperature is a Minimum 70F but warmer than that is better. I prefer 75-85F depending on how quickly i want the epoxy to cure. 3) you need to let it cure in a very clean and dust free environment. If your project is small enough to put in a box with a lid, this will help prevent airborne contaminants from landing in your epoxy during the curing process. If your project is too big for that, then make sure you do a very thorough deep clean from top to bottom in the room you will be working in. Turn off all fans. If you have heat going , shut it off and use a portable radiant heater to keep the room warm, If you have A/C on turn it off. You want as little air movement as possible and you need a warm room anyway for a good cure. 4) Also, to keep bubbles out of your finish, you can use a heat gun or torch to pass over the source carefully about every 15-20 minutes for the first 1 1/2 hours of the curing. be careful not to scorch you work, always keep the torch/heat gun moving and at least a few inches away from the surface.

[@frankcicero4444]

Awesome

[@jongabrielminney2440]

The music is good

[@jameskid81]

looks great how much epoxy did it take?

[@vickisvisions]

About 1/2 gallon

[@castanedagus]

Top came out awesome. But does not match the boring bottom Greetings from Los Angeles

[@raheenarahiman8613]

Awesome… plz let me know the resin used here

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you! I use the Black Label Epoxy by CountertopEpoxy. Use code VVSHARES15 at checkout for 15% off www.countertopepoxy.com?aff=103

[@garnetlaurel7203]

hi I love ur idea .. but can u help me what name is that plastic u put to protect the edge from resin?

[@fanc1973face]

Very nice ! Did you cover it do dust would not go on the resin ??

[@punisher8455]

Beautiful,,, what's the total cost to do this I have a one leg coffee table already,,, yes one leg and can't tip over,,,,, I liked what yo did,,,I wanna do mine...

[@vickisvisions]

Total cost for paint, pigments, epoxy , etc, if you have to Purchase everything new because you don’t already have some, you could spend over $100 . But you’d have enough left over to probably do one or two more coffee tables. So cost will depend on if you already have some supplies to begin with.

[@HouseFairyDIY]

Looks amazing! It has so much depth. Did you wait before pouring the second coat or did it go straight over the first one?

[@vickisvisions]

Thank you! I always wait a minimum of 4 hours before doing the second pour.

[@andreabutler3201]

I noticed you didn’t sand this piece before painting can you tell me why? Is it necessary?

[@vickisvisions]

Cleaning with TSP removes all the grease and grime and a lot of the previous finish had already been worn away. The epoxy I used also would prevent any peeling paint.

[@andreabutler3201]

@@vickisvisions awe ok, I have a piece that has a clear lacquer finish should I remove that before apply epoxy?

[@vickisvisions]

@@andreabutler3201 you can either do a scuff sand so the epoxy adheres to the lacquer, or strip the lacquer completely. Personally I’d probably just do a scuff sand.

[@krispymc77]

I can't believe how fast she is

[@kimberlyclark4559]

How long to you let the proxy dry between coats?

[@vickisvisions]

@@kimberlyclark4559 I wait 6-8 hours typically between coats.

[@Waniakhan-l4g]

If what do we use resin on direct wood table ?

[@nightlingsalad]

How much would this go for when you sell it? Thinking about getting into flipping furniture and wanna get an 8dea 9f how to price.

[@priyaranjini3027]

For how much do these tables sell for ?

[@adammiller6449]

What did you sell it for please

[@ClaireTriesIt]

How did you get the resin to not drip off the table? was there something holding it from the sides?

[@vickisvisions]

The resin does drip over the sides. There’s no escaping that. But knowing the proper amount to use for the size table you’re doing is very helpful.

[@karenmcgrouther6173]

What is TSB.

[@vickisvisions]

It’s TSP (Tri Sodium Phosphate) it’s a cleaner. You can find it at Home Depot, Lowes, even Walmart probably has it.

[@snehavirwani8692]

How much resin did you require for this table? And if you apply clear resin on table will it give a glass like finish?

[@vickisvisions]

This table surface is approximately 8 sq ft. I used 64oz for each layer. (A total of 128 oz for two layers) And yes, clear over the top would give a glass like finish.

[@Bound4Earth]

Apoxy just like any plastic can be buffed out to appear like glass, just don't ever apply any heat of any realistic kind and it isn't resilient against cups or plates, etc, so use coasters.

[@prashanttiwari4249]

What is TSP

[@vickisvisions]

Tri Sodium Phosphate

[@mlwee6796]

How did you get the sides evenly filled with resin? Does the resin flow down the sides when pouring?

[@vickisvisions]

Just let it flow over the sides.

[@futainkurama4106]

What is tsp?

[@vickisvisions]

Tri sodium phosphate

[@patrickmichaels1362]

What was the total cost of the makeover and how much time? Really beautiful work!

[@vickisvisions]

1 gallon epoxy/resin $65 Chalk paint , Spray paint, Alcohol inks, & Mica powders. $50 TSP $11 The coffee table was free. And technically, I had all the paints and pigments leftover from other work so I didn’t need to buy any of them for this project. You might also need to purchase painters tape/plastic sheeting, gloves, buckets, stir sticks, and paper towels. But I had those things already as well.

[@thenobosslife7098]

@@vickisvisions where do you buy your clear resin?

[@vickisvisions]

@@thenobosslife7098 I buy Diamond Coat Epoxy, but that is only available to certified installers and dealers. I recommend either Countertop Epoxy brand or Stone Coat brand epoxy for DIY.

[@quinetriaroberson5951]

What is tsp

[@vickisvisions]

Tri Sodium Phosphate It’s a cleaner/degreaser

[@quinetriaroberson5951]

Thank you

[@111mood]

I need someone to teach me slower

[@ailsamarshall5010]

Top right of the video, click the three dots, click playback speed and choose a slower speed.

[@amywalls7734]

Great work but why does everyone who plays music play the most god awful annoying crap. Sorry. Have to turn the volume all the way down on so many videos like this

[@vickisvisions]

Because of copyrights. We don’t want to get sued so we use music that copyright free. This is what copyright free music sounds like.

[@amywalls7734]

@@vickisvisions ah. Got it. Lol that make sense. Beautiful table tho.

[@jessedukowitz6267]

Do you ever epoxy the legs or paint them. The top is beautiful I don’t know how I feel about the wood legs. Well I guess better question would can you epoxy them or would that be to hard or to messy

[@vickisvisions]

I wouldn’t even try to epoxy the legs. I painted the legs of this coffee table copper.

[@lorimorris6520]

What's tsp?

[@vickisvisions]

Trisodium Phosphate It’s a degreaser / cleanser.