Epoxy Guides & Other Articles

5 major missteps newcomers make when shopping for epoxy
Planning your first—or second or third—epoxy project can be a bit daunting. Learn how to avoid common mistakes here!

How many coats of epoxy should I use?
An epoxy project may require just one coat or several coats. The determining factors are your goals and the type of project. Learn more here.

Does resin shatter like glass?
Epoxy resin looks a lot like glass, but is it as fragile? Learn about the remarkable strengths of epoxy resin here.

Can you pour epoxy over sticky epoxy?
Learn how to properly pour a fresh coat of epoxy over a sticky preexisting coat of epoxy in this explainer!

Is epoxy hard to maintain?
Epoxy is incredibly resilient, but does that come with high maintenance requirements? Learn how easy it is to take of epoxy here!

Is casting resin better than table top epoxy?
Learn the differences between casting resin and table top epoxy so you can make the right decision for your project.

What happens if epoxy gets rained on?
Discover how rain and moisture affect epoxy and what you can do about it.

How much will 1 gallon of table top epoxy cover?
A gallon of epoxy can cover more than you at first might think. Get the specifics here.

How thick can you pour table top epoxy?
Epoxy coatings are poured in layers, and each epoxy has its own limitations on individual layer thickness. Learn what table top epoxy can handle here.

Do you have to sand table top epoxy?
Sanding your epoxy resin finish is how you can give it a smooth matte finish. Learn about when sanding is or isn't necessary in this brief explainer.

Do you need a heat gun for resin?
Learn why a heat gun is so useful or epoxy projects, then discover some alternative options for when you don't have one.

What is the easiest resin for beginners?
Discover the ideal resin for beginners to start in this handy guide. Learn how you can make a daunting process easy, manageable, and enjoyable.