Thread: Custom Barn Wood Scales Epoxied

Originally Posted by singlewedge

I have 8 orders. Thanks so much guys. I am starting work on them this weekend.

I am going to use System Three's two part self-leveling epoxy. I think 2 coats should do the trick as this stuff harder than a coffin nail.

It takes 3-5 days to fully cure but I can get those in the mail after a 3 day cure and when they get to your place they will be complete.

If anyone has experience with this system let me know. It calls for a torch to kill the bubbles if any. Is this necessary?

I've used it before and it is good stuff... it sets up very thick so you may not be able to do two coats. The torch use is usually something that I need to do to get out all of the bubbles (I can't remember if this is also necessary to help it set up correctly). Also you may still have bubbles after the first go round until all of the pores of the wood soak up the epoxy. lightly sand with a really fine grit until the surface is even and you get out any bubbles then reapply if needed. If there are not bubbles after the first coat it may be thick enough to go right away. At least that's my experience with it.