We can easily say that nowadays is the period of creative people who try to do something special from usual things. One of the ways to add originality to your product is using Epoxy Resin. But you can have some hesitation staying at the store and choosing one you need (especially when you are a beginner). In fact, finding the best epoxy resin can be tricky. So, we suggest the epoxy resin review that is the best for you. You will see features, pros, and cons which help you to find the variant for your projects.
The first project which we cover is Epoxy River Table. Epoxy Resin for such a product should make a great coating with high gloss and protection from scratches and water. We have chosen several products (according to the store and customers ratings) of Epoxy Resin for River Tables which you can easily find at the store.
Crystal clear appearance can be tinted with powdered or liquid pigment colorants
The formula of a single pour of two inches thick
Affordable-priced epoxy resin
Waterproof, ultra-clear epoxy resin coating for bar tops, countertops, and table tops
Scratch and water and heat resistant
It has a thick coat of 1/8 inches
Pros
Good for indoor and outdoor projects
High Gloss
Non-yellowing
Scratch and Moisture Resistant
Low VOC and Odor
Save your time (a single pour)
Eco-friendly
High UV-resistant
No VOC and low odor
Waterproof
High-gloss
Color-stable
Cons
Without UV Protection
Long curing time (24 hours)
Not for long outdoor usage
THE BEST EPOXY RESIN FOR ART AND PAINTINGS
With the help of resin epoxy, you can create a great piece of art and paintings. There are many ways to experiment with colors and additives. While choosing epoxy resin for such projects you should remember about some factors which influence your result: resin must be with good UV protection, medium or high viscosity, with longer processing time. Such epoxy resins belong to the category “laminating resins”.
Naked Fusion - Clear Epoxy Resin Art Resin Formula - 1 Gal
ProMarine Supplies Art Resin - Clear Epoxy - 1 Gal
Ratings
Features
Provide long-term clarity
Made in the USA
1:1 mixing ratio and easy to pour
No VOCs, BPA, and fumes. Non-flammable
To avoid bubbles, you have to mix slowly and pour carefully
Full cure time is 72 hours
While working wit.000h this epoxy resin you have to remember about room temperature where you work (24-30ºC / 75-85ºF)
Specially Formulated for Artists
Fantastic color stability
FDA food-safe but be sure you wait 72 hours after pouring
Crystal clear and high-gloss finish with self-leveling effect
You can add mica powder, pastes, alcohol ink
Bubbles pop up easily with a heat gun
A great choice for all sorts of DIY projects and arts
Easily mixed with pigmented powders, dyes, and liquid tints
Easy to use with 1: 1 mixing ratio
Really safe with non-toxic ingredients
Self-leveling and UV resistant
Pros
Self Leveling
Crystal Clear and High Gloss
Home and Food Safe
Yellowing Protection
Easy to Use
Long Working Time
Non-toxic (zero VOC's and odor-free)
UV Resistant
Self Leveling
Less expensive than the other popular brands
Self Leveling
Can be used outdoors and indoors
High-gloss and Intense Shine
Cons
Long Curing Time (72 hours)
Long Curing Time (72 hours)
Long Curing Time (72 hours)
Too Many Bubbles
Strong Odor
THE BEST EPOXY RESIN FOR JEWELRY
Jewelry is very specific while working with resin but the results are incredible. You can make any product you like: earrings, rings, bracelets, brooches, etc. You can show your creativity by adding different colors, wood, dried flowers, pearls and stones, seashells and starfish. There are a lot of choices among resin (Epoxy resin, Polyester resin, and UV resin).
Epoxy resin is the easiest type to work with especially for beginners. While creating your masterpiece you should remember about such factors: the resin should be crystal clear, hard cured, without bubbles and what is very important with UV protection.
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PUDUO - Epoxy Resin Crystal Clear Kit - 16 OZ kit
DR CRAFTY - Clear Epoxy Resin Kit - 32 OZ Kit
ProMarine Supplies Art Resin - Clear Epoxy - 1 Gal
Ratings
Features
Resin kit with 4 graduated cups, 3 sticks, 1 pair of rubber gloves
Easy to make the right proportions, mix and apply
After pouring into the mold, the product can be removed after 8 hours
It can be used for glow in the dark pieces because it incorporates pigments very well
Resin Kit with measuring cups with spouts, wooden sticks for mixing, and a plastic spreader
Crystal clear and fully resistant to yellowing
Very easy to use with 1: 1 mixing ratio
Really safe with non-toxic ingredients
Self-leveling and UV resistance which provides high gloss and intense shine
Pros
Self Leveling
Odor-Free
Yellowing Protection
Long Working Time (40 minutes)
Easy to Use
Long Working Time (45 minutes)
Non-toxic
Non-yellowing
Affordable
Self Leveling
Non-yellowing
Cons
Long Curing Time (24 hours)
Doesn’t Fully Harden
Long Cure Time (72 hours)
Too Many Bubbles
Strong Odor
THE BEST EPOXY RESING FOR RESIN CASTING
When you are putting your hands to casting you have to remember that the requirements for such resin are different. Casting resin formula includes low viscosity which helps in filling gaps and cavities in wood or other materials. This resin can be easily mixed with powders and color pigments. While choosing resin for casting you should take into account the following aspects: resin must not harden too quickly, which means that the working time should be longer. But it also means that the cure time will longer. So, be patient with that!
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Incredible Solution - Plastic Deep Pour Up To 2" Thick - 3 Qt Kit 2:1 Ratio
Art 'N Glow - Clear Casting and Coating Epoxy Resin - 1 Gallon Kit 1:1 Ratio
Ratings
Features
Resin formula is great for casting molds up to 2 inches
Crystal clear, mirror-smooth high gloss product which dry hard
Cure time is longer than other epoxy resin approximately 36-48 hours
Family-owned business, made in the USA
Contains UV inhibitors that help to resist yellowing
The ideal working temperature is between 75°F and 85°F, in a clean, dry, dust-free environment
Crystal clear, durable, glass-like epoxy resin that hardens as rock
The customized formula is specifically designed for casting objects
Can be easily mixed with pigment powders
It works well when it is warmed up
Made in the USA
Pros
Cured Hard
Super Clear
Low Odor
Non-yellowing
Water-Resistant
Food Safe
Crystal Clear
Resists Yellowing
BPA and VOC Free
High-gloss
Self-leveling
Low Odor
Cons
Too runny
Not certified as food-safe
THE BEST EPOXY RESIN FOR COUNTERTOPS
Epoxy can also be used for redoing, refreshing your countertops, or protecting some surfaces at home. This is an inexpensive way to bring something new or to renew something old. While choosing resin for such projects just keep in mind that the product must create a durable surface resistant to spills and scratches, with low viscosity that the product can level itself. Besides that, the epoxy resin should be food-safe and heat resistant.
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Stone Coat - Countertop Epoxy Kit, Colorable 2-Part DIY Epoxy - 1 Gal 1:1 Ratio by Volume
Pro Marine Supplies - Clear Table Top Epoxy Resin, Self Level, High Gloss - 1 Gal 1:1 Ratio by Volume
Metallic powder, glitter powder, and mica powder can be easily added to the resin
While pouring you have 45 minutes of working time
it is heat resistant up to 475 degrees when fully cured
between coats, it is recommended to wait 24 hours
They recommend pouring the Hardener before Resin
That flood coat self-levels at approximately 1/8” thick and it is desirable to wait 4-10 hours between flood coats
After pouring all coats, the product should be kept in the room at temperature 75-80 F
Crystal clear epoxy with super gloss look and protection from scratching
The kit consists of resin 1/2 gallon and hardener 1/2 gallon, which are mixed together at a 1 to 1 ratio by volume
Mix best at temperature 70 degrees
Pros
Heat Resistant
VOC Free
Self-leveling
Crystal Clear
UV Stable
Food Safe
Scratch Resistant
Crystal Clear
Minimal Bubbles
Low Odor
High-gloss
UV and water-resistant
Super Gloss Durable Finish
Water-Resistant
Self Leveling
Odorless
UV Resistant
Working time is 30-35 minutes
Cons
Some pigments or paints can make resin murky
More expensive than regular resin
Curing time is 24 hours but completely hard the surface will be in 7 days
Not for outdoor use
Heat resistant only up to 135 degrees
Curing time is 12-14 hours but you can use the product after three days
Not for outdoor use
THE BEST EPOXY RESIN FOR FLOOR COATING
Epoxy resin for floor coating is a very durable surface that resists heat, chemicals, scratches, heavy use. It is also easy to clean and looks great! The product must be 100% solids-based. Mostly this type of flooring is used in commercial buildings but last days it became popular even at home. As all projects floor coating with epoxy resin has its advantages and disadvantages. It is an affordable way to remake your floor but it takes a long time to install and to cure completely.
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Supercoat - DE300-4-02-BL-DE300-4-02 DecoEffects Atlantis Blue Epoxy Floor Coating - 2.6 Gal
Rust-Oleum - 238466 Epoxy Shield Esh-06 Based Floor Coating Kit, 263 G/L Voc, Two 1-Gal
Ratings
Features
The kit includes 3 cans of “Part A” epoxy and 3 cans of “Part B” epoxy
The product can cover 400-500 square foot area
Best applied in a temperature 60-90 F
Different colors of decorative chips (Atlantis Blue, Spanish Red, and Turkish Rose)
Full cure time is 10 hours
After 24 hours it is allowed to pour top coat
The kit consists of two-component epoxy (a base and an activator) and decorative color chips
Can be used for garage floors, workshops, basements, houses, and apartments
Covers up to 200 sq feet per gallon
The product can be mixed with some decorative chips or combined with some solid base color
Pros
Low Odor
Water Base
Chemicals and Spill-Resistant
Harden Quickly
Chemicals Resistant
Good Price
Urethane Based
Cons
Not for use under 60 F
Some outgassing smell at the beginning
This article shows the best varients of epoxy resin for different projects. We hope that our investigation, ratings, pros, and cons will help you to make the best choice in your work. We are sure that your creativity will come into sight one day.
Lastly, we want to give you several tips which are general for all projects:
safety – at the first place – wear gloves;
clean the material or the territory very thoroughly;
be patient – wait longer that the product cures completely;
don’t be in rush – stir the mixture of resin and hardener for at least 5 minutes;
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