Visualising Resin Application

Using a measuring tape and sample containers can help you better estimate the real coverage needed for your specific table, allowing for easy calculation of complex or irregular shapes. Visual references speed up planning and reduce costly mistakes.

Step 1: Measure Your Table and Decide Pour Thickness

Before you can calculate how much resin to prepare, accurately measure your table’s length and width in centimetres (cm). Next, determine the intended coating thickness. For clear surface coatings, most projects only need 1–2mm, while river tables or embedded projects may require up to 2–10cm in depth.

Write down all measurements, and confirm whether your project is a single clear coat, a swirl design, or a deep pour (like a resin river table) as these impact both product choice and total volume needed.

Step 3: Select Your Resin According to Pour Thickness

The resin type should fit the calculated pour thickness. For layers up to 2cm, “Trasparente” – Multipurpose Clear Epoxy Resin for Casting – Up to 2cm is ideal due to its ultra-clear, self-levelling formula. For thicker pours (2–5cm), switch to “EpoxyTable 5-Five” – Deep Pour Epoxy Resin for Tables and Large Projects – Up to 5cm. If your design requires a dramatic or single large pour up to 10cm—such as large river tables or block castings—opt for “Epoxytable 10-Ten” – Deep Pour Epoxy Resin for Tables, Up to 10cm Casting. This ensures proper curing and avoids overheating.

Calculate each layer separately for multi-pour projects. Never exceed the recommended maximum pour thickness per layer; otherwise, you risk exothermic reactions and product failure.

Tips and Troubleshooting for Perfect Table Coatings

Precision is key: Measure carefully to avoid shortages or waste—overmixing leads to unnecessary expense, while undermixing risks an uneven coat. Always account for odd shapes or live edges by marking out areas and treating them as rectangles before subtracting wood mass for river tables. Ambient temperature may affect viscosity and cure time, so work in stable environments and follow each resin’s guidelines strictly. For complex pours, patience and layering are essential to a flawless finish.

Examples and Table Volume Calculations

Calculating for a typical table (e.g., 120cm × 60cm × 1.5cm) would require 10.8 litres of resin (120 × 60 × 1.5 = 10,800cm³ = 10.8L). For river tables, create a mock-up of the wood layout to subtract its volume from your total.