Super glaze bar table finish - DIY Chatroom

jlwiu1 · 01-17-2009, 01:17 PM

I am hoping someone can give me some suggestions before applying the Parks Super Glaze to finish a bar table I made.

For the table top to make it fit into an English style pub in my basement, I used a spray solution to secure English beer coasters to a table top. They are thicker than paper and overlap on the table top which obviously leaves some gaps between the paper coaster and the table. This leaves air pockets. I am afraid when I apply the Super Glaze it will create a large number of air bubbles and they could be unmanageable to remove since the glaze becomes unworkable in about 25 minutes and the air pockets are probably substantial.

My question is does anyone know of a coat of "something" I can apply first to seal the coasters to the table and eliminate air from escaping and ruining my Super Glaze finish?

I appreciate any help.

**thekctermite** · 01-17-2009, 05:28 PM

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Bondo · 01-17-2009, 05:51 PM

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before applying the Parks Super Glaze to finish a bar table I made.

Ayuh,... I don't know that product in particular,... I Assume it's a tabletop epoxy resin,..??

If you're doing a tabletop with an Epoxy "tabletop" grade resin, you would use the resin to attach the coasters to the tabletop,...
More resin, more coasters, More resin, til you get it where you want it to be....Work the air out as you go...
If it's going to be pretty thick,.. Tape can be used to dam the resin long enough for it to Set,...
By doing the operation as a single pour casting,... it lessens the amount of sanding between operations...

Good Luck,...

chrisvalentino · 07-15-2009, 06:32 PM

I have worked with superglaze on some art projects, and I can say that the one GREAT thing about it is that after the initial cure time (8 hours) you can apply you can apply subsequent coats without worry of seeing any delineation between coats. So If you are enclosing the tabletop in a frame and pouring into that, I would suggest teh following: 1-2-3 (If necessary) thin coats to allow the air bubbles to either flow out or get encapsulated under a coaster. Be SURE to have a heat gun, or at least a good hot hair dryer, as that is Imperative to release all of the bubbles. A trowel with small notched edges works great for spreading, and the heat gun will push the liquid around a little too. Be sure to mix throroughly to ensure a clear finish, and most importantly, between coats, Seal the pour area with something to keep all dust particles out, and inspect your surface before your next pour.

jlwiu1 · 07-16-2009, 09:46 AM

Thanks for the replay. I figured it out eventually.

I made a frame to surround the table so when I poured the coating it didn't all flow off leaving the edges of the coasters exposed.

Also, I wish I would have known about the heat gun. I used a fireplace lighter that worked pretty well but took constant attention for the first 30 minutes to control the air bubbles.

Table looks fantastic and is a great conversation piece with visitors.