Imagine a countertop for a kitchen or in a bathroom made of wood. Naturally, the wax or varnish is not the best option for the finish, and it simply does not make sense to spend a lot of money. He is fragile that it is not unlikely and scratched. The option described below came up and made himself periodically trying to find the most complete explanation on the Internet, but always did not take something. Immediately I will explain that the joinery is my work and a hobby. This post is intended for those who are interested in who wants to learn this and for those who do this professionally.
This detail has no relation to the tabletop to photograph which started from the moment of imposing liquid glass, but the process is identical. We produce a tabletop in this case from MDF vepon-level oak veneer. We are preparing the rails 1 "from any massive tree that later not only be attached to the end part adding the strength of the product, but will also be something like a decor element.
In this case, to get a more manifest oak invoice, I used a soldering lamp for firing a veneer (I immediately notice that special fanaticism should be avoided, do not forget this veneer, do not burn it) then a light grinding after which only texture recesses remain darkened. We go to the array And we grind again.
This is two component liquid glass or epoxy: solution and catalyst. It is absolutely not necessary to use this particular set, anyone will suit. Main read the instructions: proportion, drying time and shades.
Because It is important to comply with the proportion I recommend not to mix on the eye. Take advantage of the scales.
These need two: one for the solution (resin), the other for the hardener (CATALIST).
For stirring, it is categorically impossible to use a mixer, I used just chopsticks.
Prepare a place: the surface must be absolutely horizontal and exhibited by level 360 ° otherwise epoxy steaks one way and you do not succeed to correct the resulting result. The item must lie on the stands installed on this surface.
We prepare the solution and pour it into a part of the spiral from the center.
Accelerate the solution is such a non-cunning spatula. The solution should flip from all sides (do not forget this tabletop)
And here it is ... Let's give about 20 minutes in a warm place, do not touch. In the process of drying inside the liquid glass, small air bubbles will appear - they just get rid of the same soldering lamp of which we burned the oak texture.
I used it, but anyone will go. Gavnoe What would be convenient for it to keep it at a distance from the detail of about 6 - 7 inches heating problem places by fast and confident movements. When warming, it is worth paying attention to the fact that with an increase in temperature, the fluidity of the solution increases consequently on vertical surfaces you need to be careful.
By the way, on vertical surfaces for applying a solution, the trowel will not fit. This foam brush perfectly performed the task.
Air bubbles
You will understand how fast heated, as soon as it starts this process. After you finish leave the item for 24 hours in warmth, it is desirable not in a dusty place. If you can make a cover or a box without a bottom, this is the perfect option to protect the detail from dust. The process of the laying of the solution can be repeated several times in progressing the part with the zero between the layers. The result is worth what would be tinted.
Result
This is the previous work. Maple contention and panels in Starbucks, array.
If the resulting result is not 100% satisfied, you can polish as an ordinary varnish. Good luck.
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