Preparing Wood for Epoxy Resin | Alumilite

[@ronniesolomon5235]

I’m making a table and plan on using Rubio monocoat as a finish on the wood. Do I first use the Rubio then pour the resin over to seal?

[@grindcityflips]

I bought liquid glass do I need to mix both together for this or use just one in particular?

[@tinycuisine6544]

And thanks for not putting annoying rock guitars as background!

[@cassiejo0012]

Thank you for a simple explanation that was very informative and helpful. You have a great voice, you sound like you could do radio. Lol. Thanks again.

[@jessihill7817]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@ThyRisky]

How long are you letting that sit before you begin your pour? Also did you scuff it at all at any point after sealing? So the main pour bonds?

[@JakeThompson]

Great video.. well explained! 👍👍

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching, Jake!!

[@kandiecandelaria3134]

I’m working with mesquite. What do you do about the worm holes? Clean them out and put clears cast in them?

[@hewettcb]

i used water color paints on a Merry Christ wood decoration. I did not paint the small sides of the decoration, let it dry for 2 days. i poured pro clear resin over the decoration and 30 seconds later the wooden decoration began to bubble and i could not pop the bubbles with a tooth pic. what can be done to correct the problem, help

[@jonathanosborne6171]

Could you use something cheaper to seal the faces of wood, like shellac, and then seal the edge with table top? 8oz per board seems like an expensive way to seal.

[@spin230]

Thank you!! I keep trying to coat it with deep pour and it was shitty. 4 hr dry soup works better.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

try our Amazing Quick Coat!! it cures in 4 hours

[@carlk235]

I like the idea of allowing the seal coat anchor down the wood but it appears sanding to rough up the seal coat for the deep pour would invite dust particles in the final pour? Any insight on this? Thanks,

[@noahbriley]

use compressed air and a vacuum to get the dust off of the piece.

[@romannepoitras8981]

Hi, I just purchased the Amazing Clear cast to cover a bar table top. I plan to seal it and the 2nd layer will be a flood. The instructions says to use a mist of rubbing alcohol on top of the fresh poured epoxy to get rid of the bubbles. I see in your video that you are using a torch. Will a torch work as good as alcohol with this application?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Yes, a torch will work great! You can use alcohol mist just the same - you just want to be careful and make sure it's a very fine mist spray. Too much alcohol will cause the epoxy to dimple. With a torch, you won't have to worry about that!

[@ginaberrie2608]

Nice video, I like it. Thank you. Such a confident and soothing voice. Background music wasn't so annoying either. New subscriber here.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Thanks for watching! We’re glad you enjoyed it!

[@21Emazing]

I’ve sanded wood from course to fine grit, primed, painted and sealed my wood but still getting bubbles during final pour. What do you think is going on?

[@CT1ICE]

Where do you find the wood for tables?

[@TrevorPottelbergPhotography]

Being that you coated them piece ahead of time to seal it, do you end up sanding that off during the finishing process so that you can apply an oil/wax finish?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

If you're going for a more exposed wood look, then you would want to approach your project a bit differently than in this video. This method is more for makers that are going to eventually give the piece a full top-coat of epoxy!

[@cocospatra]

Thanks for the informational stuff. I want to ask (my english speaking level isn't much high) cause i didn't get it. You used the same epoxy resin for sealing as you used for pouring ?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Yes! We did a very thin layer of epoxy all over the wood to seal it. Then we waited for it to cure and did our actual pour with the same epoxy. If you want a faster seal coat, you can use our Amazing Quick Coat to seal the wood and then use Amazing Deep Pour for your actual pour.

[@cocospatra]

@@AlumiliteCorporation thank you for your quick and precise answer. You are very helpful, aw always

[@jtaylor95]

Curious how well with the deep pour bond to the clear cast?

[@raafat1975]

hi, thanks for the instructions, but how much time should we wait before we pour the main epoxy project

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Great question! It depends - if you are using a different epoxy product to pour the main project then you will want to wait for the seal coat to cure completely! If you are using the same product for both steps, then you can pour after a few hours (depends on the product) when the seal coat is a bit tacky! Just remember: never mix two different product formulas together! It can cause really negative reactions!

[@raafat1975]

@@AlumiliteCorporation thanx dear it was good explanation …..God bless you

[@rwg1811]

What does open time mean?

[@APKAS]

Hello, What would you use for epoxy to not stick down? I see tuck tape? Does lining your wood base with this tape allow the epoxy to not stick? Thank you!

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

That's correct! We line our box with tuck tape so the epoxy wouldn't stick!

[@tinycuisine6544]

@@AlumiliteCorporation Hello and thanks for the vid. If it doesn't stick to the tape, won't the piece float anyway without clamping?

[@mvzante]

did you sand the live edge to scuff it up so the deep pour adheres better?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

That's an awesome question, Matt! We sand the live edge as an extra precaution to make sure that we've removed the entire cambium layer so there's no chance of our pour snapping or falling off once done!

[@sedonacohen]

Hi! Do I need to seal MDF before pouring resin on it as well?

[@nihalyakath7623]

Yes! You could use gesso or acrylic paint to prime the surface of the mdf

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

@@nihalyakath7623If working with MDF/HDF (1 piece CNC'd for cabinet doors), would the suggested work flow be: (1) seal faces & edges with gesso (2) spray lacquer (3) epoxy resin What about for regular lumber? Can we use this on top of Rubio's?

[@daleshea7910]

I was curious to know what grit of sand paper is good in prep for epoxy. I am pretty well ready to food grade epoxy a bowl. I am sanded to 320 grit now. Is a rougher grit better to help epoxy adhere or …

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

It doesn't actually matter! You just want to make sure the surface is lightly scuffed.

[@mmmle0116]

What do you seal knots with before pouring epoxy? Can I use an oil based polyurethane?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

You can do a seal coat of epoxy!

[@sameeradinesh8074]

Should we apply water seller on wood before epoxy project? Is it necessary? Is it good or bad. How we avoid moisture effect from epoxy project? Please answer .

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

First, you should make sure the wood is dry (by using a wood moisture reader) then you can apply the epoxy seal coat. We wouldn't recommend using a water sealer.

[@girecoalvar377]

How to purchase your resin casting?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

You can shop online at alumilite.com.

[@bryansmith5980]

I am not making tables. But I do have a question. Can your deep poor epoxy resin be drilled and tapped? ( Shifter Knob )

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Yes! You can even turn it on a lathe!

[@mpvip3806]

I know I’m late to the party but does the wood have to be dried (in kiln or air dry) before sealing it with epoxy or will the epoxy take care of that?

[@Stu81]

Yes it needs to be dry, moisture % needs to be very low, not just because of the epoxy but wet/fresh timber will expand, contract and split while drying therefore can cause weakness between the timber and resin as the resin will not move with the timber.

[@jencstephens5452]

Can you seal with the epoxy and then use alumilite slow on top of it? You are right, us turners end up spending a lot of money stabilizing wood, and if this would work to skip that step, my wallet would really appreciate it.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Yes, as long as the epoxy is fully cured before you pour your Alumilite Slow! After letting the seal coat cure, we recommend lightly sanding the surface to allow for better adhesion!!

[@jencstephens5452]

Thank you 😊

[@edmundoeddiealvarez5023]

Whats the name of the wood sealer

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

We used our Amazing Clear Cast epoxy to seal our wood!

[@randallmarsh446]

Will epoxy cause wood to swell or warp ?

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

The only negative reaction you may get with epoxy and wood is if moisture is involved! As long as the wood is completely dry, you shouldn't have a problem!

[@kevinscheetz7944]

I new to resin pouring, I'm watching a bunch of videos on this subject. And I don't see a lot of people sealing the wood before pouring. What is the best way of doing this . And when you seal the wood will the resin still stick to the wood?

[@bushbosh]

Yes sure it will stick

[@jonnie6224]

Can I use shellac or lacquer prior Alumilite slow cure? I’m primarily doing hybrid blanks and curing under pressure. I’m wondering if the epoxy will react badly to the shellac or lacquer. Also, I have stabilized with cactus juice, but the wood still has large pours or holes, so I’d like to seal it completely prior to pouring.

[@AlumiliteCorporation]

Great question! Our Clear Slow is a urethane resin and will react badly with any moisture or water-based products! As long as the shellac or lacquer don’t contain water (and you let it dry completely before adding the resin) you should be fine!

[@bushbosh]

No need to put face mask with your epoxy? I didn’t see you put one

[@lindamorgey6736]

Woodglut has a lot of plans to choose from.