How-to Apply Epoxy To Wood

Today, I'm applying West System Epoxy to wood and showing you, depending on your method, what kind of finish you can expect.
1. Epoxy rolled on
2. Epoxy rolled and tipped
3. Wet sanded and buffed
Your method depends on your preferred "finished look" but this will ensure that your wood is protected.
This is a great idea for your home or restaurant if you're looking to make a bar, the epoxy will protect your wood from spills and rings.
Here's what I used:
Sandpaper:Grit - 800, 1000, 1200, 3000
Epoxy: West system 105 Resin and West System 207 clear hardenerdansnauticalshop.com/collecti...
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Rollers: West System Epoxy 800 seriesdansnauticalshop.com/products...
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[@olgakandjii5202]

Best straight forward lesson thank you

[@j.wilmararcila4150]

Thank you very much , Parce !

[@TinoBamBeano]

Kinda important to have that Tim Hortons!

[@teecee3143]

I wish your camera was over the wood so we can see properly

[@sashanealand8315]

good but please no music

[@rickmiles9400]

Looks like you were mixing the 105 to 207 at a 1:1 ratio. But the can specifies 3:1 . Why the difference? Also, you were stirring the mixture vigorously, how do you prevent bubbles in the allied resin?

[@DansNauticalShop]

Hi Rick - the pumps we’re using are made by West System and they measure the ratio for us. So it’s 1 pump to 1 pump to get the proper mix ratio. I can’t measure for the life of me so I always use the pumps! I have a habit of mixing vigorously to make sure it’s mixed properly and I probably create extra bubbles. For the application I try to put it on as thin as possible and tip the bubbles out after with a brush.

[@chrisdaniel1339]

Hi Dan, Can the West System epoxy be pressure infused into wood strips so it gets deep into the wood fibers for the ultimate waterproof and permanent protection against rot. I would be doing top coats of UV stabilized varnish or poly as this wood will be submerged in water for days to weeks at a time.

[@chriscourey2286]

Hello! Thanks for your question. The way I would approach this is to heat up your wood prior to applying the epoxy so it’s absorbed deeper into the wood. That with multiple coats will give you a strong water resistant barrier. I think they will be fine to be submerged for extended periods as long as they are completely wrapped in epoxy. One of our other videos where we build an end table uses the heated wood method.

[@chrisdaniel1339]

@@chriscourey2286 Thank you for the suggestion

[@ooohlaa13]

what was that scraper thing you used as a spreader? I thought epoxy was superior in strength to any other application. But you said if outside varnish it??

[@DansNauticalShop]

Hi Barbara - we recommend using a marine grade varnish if your epoxied surface will be outside as the epoxy on its own is strong but doesn’t have a UV filter, essentially a sunscreen. Without it, the sun will eventually discolour the epoxy and break it down. The varnish also has the added benefit of adding a smooth gloss or semi gloss finish to your project.

[@ooohlaa13]

@@DansNauticalShop great info, thanx so much. Do you have any product recs this will cover a tub 29" x 60" on both sides of the plywood, and some side skirting 15x29:. I am hoping a quart of each will suffice?

[@DansNauticalShop]

@@ooohlaa13 yup I’m sure we can come up with something. Can you call us at 519-735-2628 or email [e-mail] and we can go through your project in detail to see what would be best?

[@user-rz9wn4mx9j]

Bottom line, a $0.50 foam brush works better than a $10 lint free roller. Thanks!

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

Yeah, could have used $1 foam brush instead.

[@gritz1701]

You said this is not UV stabilized and should use a marine varnish. Is this system paintable? Will an exterior grade paint bond?

[@chriscourey2286]

It should bond without issue to the epoxy once it's fully cured and has been sanded and primed with the manufacturers suggested primer.

[@gritz1701]

@@chriscourey2286 Awesome, TNX!

[@culturetoronto]

what is the purpose of adding epoxy?

[@chriscourey2286]

It wil add strength to the wood, seal in the surface against water and stains, and in this case add a glossy finish.

[@culturetoronto]

@@chriscourey2286 do you think it would be appropriate to add epoxy to an intricate tool handle?

[@p.colahan3905]

I have some trim work on my companionway entrance that people have leaned against and it's cracked or broken. I wanted to glue it and then was thinking of using epoxy to make the repair stronger. Is this the method you would recommend for that type of application? I would then paint it with the same marine varnish I use on the rest of the teak. Thanks!

[@chriscourey2286]

Yes that would work well. The epoxy doesn't like to be in the sun on its own so your varnish will provide a UV filter. We recommend the Epifanes 2-Part Clear Gloss but if you can't find that a comparable marine varnish should work well.

[@Dougie-ex1ov]

Would this stuff work to fill in like huge chunks taking out of a pine door? My dog crewed huge chucks out of corners of my pine doors and want to use something to reform corners and blend it back in with pine so it doesnt stand out.

[@chriscourey2286]

I think it would be difficult to build it back up without it being noticeable. In theory it could work with enough layers and sanding to form it but you could notice the difference depending on the finish for the rest of the door as well as the depth of the chew marks.

[@BOTzerker]

You needed to show the application process up close.

[@donpetrey8007]

Is this your demo for like brightwork on a boat??? Not really sure where you were going with this.

[@chriscourey2286]

Hi Don - it’s just a video of us showing how we apply epoxy. No intended purpose other than having fun.

[@donpetrey8007]

@@chriscourey2286 ok cause I wanted to know about doing my wood work on my boat.

[@benjo3459]

I work in boat building and when we learnt about this stuff they taught us that you should wear a mask because the fumes have the effect of causing a guy to not be able to get an erection....so just wondering why no mask?

[@technotic_us]

Maybe he already has ED?

[@_Circus_Clapped_]

​@@technotic_us lmao this comment and the reply 😂

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

Do you use West System condoms too??

[@REMIX8604]

We cant see the project. Wtf?

[@numbernine4532]

is the Tim Horton's coffee necessary ? 🤣🤣🤣

[@chriscourey2286]

100% required for a precise finish! :)

[@user-fe6mg7ns4i]

actually, I can't SEE anything. SHOW THE DAMN BOARD!!!!!