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OT - Exterior Table Top Epoxy?

Tjcoley
Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
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Looking for the best way to finish an old Jim Beam oak battle lid that I made into a small table for the patio. The legs are barrel staves. The lid is pretty rough, with a lot of small gaps between the boards. I was thinking a pour on epoxy, but I can't find one for exterior use. Needs to be UV resistant as it will be out in the sun. Any suggestions?

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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
    I don't think a 2 part epoxy exists that won't yellow in the sun. Most who do have it outside keep it covered when not in use. You just want a nice clear coat on it? Use a marine spar varnish on it. It won't stand constant water but the occasional rain is fine and should hold up much better in the sun. If you want it thick, you'll have to do multiple thin layers on it over a couple of weeks. It will have a slight yellow tint to it when applied and cured. I THINK I read of some doing a thick epoxy and then the marine spar varnish over it for the UV protection but not positive on that. And not all marine spar varnish is the same. You get what you pay for and will probably have to lightly sand and add a coat every couple of years depending on exposure.
    Aledo, Texas
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    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
    Thanks @Toxarch.  I'm using a spar urethane on the legs and bottom shelf.  I just finished coat #5, and will probably do one more. If I can't find an exterior epoxy I figured I'd also use the urethane on the top with multiple thin coats. I've gone back and forth. The urethane will seal it fine, and maintain the uneven rough surface since it won't completely fill in all the spaces between the boards. The epoxy would give a smooth top, but not as natural. 

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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Not sure if it holds true for sealers (but know it's true for films) but would suggest looking for aliphatic based urethane. It is much more UV stable and resistant to yellow than some of the other types. 
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    Awesome! 
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,178
    @Tjcoley check this guy's table finish

    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1186319/measuring-a-finish-against-the-true-test-of-time
    Love you bro!
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  • Toxarch
    Toxarch Posts: 1,900
    Have you thought about doing the top in a marine spar urethane and then using some spacers and a glass top for it? I picked up a round beveled glass top (30" diameter?) at Hobby Lobby for under $30.
    Aledo, Texas
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    KJ Jr.

    Exodus 12:9 KJV
    Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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  • Tjcoley
    Tjcoley Posts: 3,551
    Thanks all.  Some great suggestions.  I knew I asked the right folks.  I'll have to think about it.
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