Epoxy Worktops


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JamesH
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Hi,

I've seen videos where somebody creates a simple formwork around the front edge an old kitchen worktop and pours clear or pigmented epoxy resin over the worktop up to an inch or so, popping small surface bubbles with a blow torch and quickly transforming it into a beautiful glass-like surface with no unsightly carpentry joins. Question is:

1. What's the best epoxy for this? I'm thinking 'coating resin'?
2. Providing it's level, is this as easy as it looks or will I be entering a world of pain?

Thanks for your help.

Regards, James Hewings
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JamesH
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Thanks for your advice. I've bought some coating resin and some laminating resin and I'm going to do some tests.
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I am sharing the dilemma you shared last year. Would you be able to say where it got you to?
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