"E" is for Epoxy

A table makeover with an inset epoxy top.

I've been wanting to use epoxy on a furniture project ever since I saw the Sisters do it here.

It's so easy and the look is sheer glass (see the reflection).

This table had had a brassy inset tray in a past lifetime, the tray got trashed but the table remained.

And was calling out for a solution to make the surface one level.

A little paint and some epoxy updated this table and made the surface one level:

Here's how I did it:
1. Sand off old finish. Prime.

2. Paint two coats BM sugar cookie, sand to distress.
Seal with poly satin finish.

3.  Prepare fabric piece for under epoxy.  I choose to paint a chevron pattern on some drop cloth canvas.

Tape off chevron pattern:

4. Paint design.

5. Once dry remove tape and cut canvas to fit into inset.
Use spray adhesive on back of canvas to ensure it will stay flat on table surface.

6.  Prepare epoxy as per directions.
I used Parks Super Glaze from Home Depot.

7.  Be sure to stir for suggested time, you want the epoxy crystal clear.

8. Be sure table is on a level surface, pour epoxy onto table surface, epoxy will immediately flow into space.  Pour slowly until epoxy reaches inset top edge.

9. Let it cure as per the directions.

If ever the chance presents itself I would use the epoxy again in a heartbeat.

A side by side:

 

And the top surface:

 

A great transformation.

I'm linking up to:

http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/

http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/

http://www.abeachcottage.com/

http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/

http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/, http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/

http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/, The 36th Avenue.

http://www.somewhatsimple.com/
http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/
http://www.504main.com/

http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

http://www.remodelaholic.com/

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/, http://justagirlblog.com/

http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/, http://lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com/

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com/

http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/

http://www.iheartnaptime.net/
http://sistersofthewildwest.blogspot.com/

http://www.bystephanielynn.comhttp://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/

http://www.skiptomylou.org/

http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/
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