How has this held up to being abused? Does it take a pounding well without damaging the surface? I'm thinking of doing something similar to my workbench. Thanks
In research mode here .... Was a little scared to try it but with your video n a few under my belt, I have put the mind at ease. Now the weather and I will be all set to start. 😂 Thank you for the awesome video!
WOW you did AMAZING!!! That turned out so very beautiful!!! ^_^ I'm also really REALLY grateful for the paint tip at high temperatures - I live in FL so I'll know to make sure NOT to try this in the summer - my A/C doesn't work well enough in my older house to keep the temps that low LOL. This was really great - thank you for sharing your experience!! :o)
DappledSunshine that was so nice of you to say and I'm glad my paint tip helps. If you haven't done this before, you should. Its incredible and fun to do at the same time.
@@lanceferguson7159 for the most part yes, but if the item is heavy enough it can leave a small mark just like it would on most other non-stone tops. on the other hand, I've dropped screwdrivers and a hammer from a few feet above and it did nothing to the top.
@@ttttenney thank you for replying. 👍Good to know. We thought that there was going to be some point of marks being left by a drop, but at the everyday level of screwdriver etc is normal. And, as you pointed out, every other surface will show their version of the same. A potential betterment is that one can (up to a point) sand/buff out marks in an epoxy workbench top. Hopefully, you can find time to do an over time (1, 2, year etc) wear video of the top surface. Thank you again for making the videos and helping us all. 👍🙂🍀
Good timing, I just created an honest review a few weeks ago, which I just uploaded titled (Epoxy workbench Review 2-1/2 years later) Click on my profile and be the first viewer. Let's just say these epoxy benchtops hold up every bit or even better than wood tops do, so go for it.
Yes, you can. Picture it as though you were drilling into lexan or hard plastic. It's resilient and scratch resistant shortly after you poor the epoxy, however I would wait to mount something like that until at at least 30-45 days for it to permanently cure, otherwise it might make a small dimple or indentation in the epoxy. Of course that may not matter if it's going to be there permanently.
Don't really recall, but I used copper mostly with several shades of browns, gold, greens and a little off white. Honestly, you really can't go wrong, because the colors don't bleed into each other and you can always add layers if you don't like what you're seeing. Try a few sample pieces and you'll get it right
I really need to do a part 2 video soon. I've spilt gas, oil, WD40, grease, paint thinner...etc. and it's still in great shape. Things that didn't do so well are CA glue, heavy metal objects, razor blades and solder.
Yes, I used www.stonecoatcountertops.com/ which is perfect for this type of application. Used 1 gallon kit of their regular product for this application.
alex chisolm this stuff honestly is amazing, I dropped a power drill on it and it didn't make a dent, not even a smiley face. So far it seems highly durable and scratch-resistant.
Wish I could post pictures to show you. Just last night I was custom building a router table with screws, drills and wood scraps on it and it still looks like the day I poured it.
Incomplete video "how-to". Skipping too much for novice/first time project doers. Nice finish but, I'm not wasting my time of money to try and duplicate what you done.
Sorry to frustrate you, but I never titled this as a how-to or DIY video. There are dozens of those types of videos from SCC and others on YT. Good luck with whatever you start out with, because this stuff is very forgiving, easy to work with and looks great with almost any selection of colors you choose.
@@ttttenney No frustration from me. I was hoping to find how-to video when I came across your video. Nice work! Only hoped more thorough video explaining how you got this result the I would like to duplicate.
It came out pretty awesome. It would be great if you could do a quick update video on it's holding up. Thanks
I’m thinking about doing the same thing. How has this held up? Please do a follow up video!!
How has this held up to being abused? Does it take a pounding well without damaging the surface? I'm thinking of doing something similar to my workbench. Thanks
In research mode here .... Was a little scared to try it but with your video n a few under my belt, I have put the mind at ease. Now the weather and I will be all set to start. 😂
Thank you for the awesome video!
Wow! That looks awesome! I wish you gave a few more details about the process. How has this held up?
So after a year on your workbench, how has it held up? Was thinking about doing this on my own workbench.
WOW you did AMAZING!!! That turned out so very beautiful!!! ^_^ I'm also really REALLY grateful for the paint tip at high temperatures - I live in FL so I'll know to make sure NOT to try this in the summer - my A/C doesn't work well enough in my older house to keep the temps that low LOL. This was really great - thank you for sharing your experience!! :o)
DappledSunshine that was so nice of you to say and I'm glad my paint tip helps. If you haven't done this before, you should. Its incredible and fun to do at the same time.
WOW! INCREDIBLE!
Great work looks good man.
Amazing, can't believe hw amazing that turned out
Thanks Shawn!
Dude you act like your a novice are you fing kiddididididng me I am extremely jealous wowowowow look at that work of art amazing amazing amazing job
Haha... you're too kind. It actually was my very first project, although I spent hours first watching video after video. Thanks again.
Update please! I needed something durable that won’t crack with LIGHT hammering etc.
Thanks!
If you're looking for durable, this will work. I use this workbench 2-3 times a week and it still looks great, with no cracks, dings or dents.
@@ttttenney This stands up to sharp edges impacts too?
@@lanceferguson7159 for the most part yes, but if the item is heavy enough it can leave a small mark just like it would on most other non-stone tops. on the other hand, I've dropped screwdrivers and a hammer from a few feet above and it did nothing to the top.
@@ttttenney thank you for replying. 👍Good to know. We thought that there was going to be some point of marks being left by a drop, but at the everyday level of screwdriver etc is normal. And, as you pointed out, every other surface will show their version of the same. A potential betterment is that one can (up to a point) sand/buff out marks in an epoxy workbench top. Hopefully, you can find time to do an over time (1, 2, year etc) wear video of the top surface. Thank you again for making the videos and helping us all. 👍🙂🍀
@@lanceferguson7159 Great suggestion. My 1 yr mark is next month, so I'll make an updated video with an honest review and evaluation.
How does it hold up for working on? I'm thinking about doing this on my work bench also?
Ok.. so this is a 2 year old video. Im considering a workbench of my own and would really love honest feed back on how it held up.
Good timing, I just created an honest review a few weeks ago, which I just uploaded titled (Epoxy workbench Review 2-1/2 years later) Click on my profile and be the first viewer.
Let's just say these epoxy benchtops hold up every bit or even better than wood tops do, so go for it.
@@ttttenney AWESOME! And the fast reply.. love it. Thank you. Headed to go watch it now.
Do this garden bench table
Can you drill holes into it to mount a vice or miter saw?
Yes, you can. Picture it as though you were drilling into lexan or hard plastic. It's resilient and scratch resistant shortly after you poor the epoxy, however I would wait to mount something like that until at at least 30-45 days for it to permanently cure, otherwise it might make a small dimple or indentation in the epoxy. Of course that may not matter if it's going to be there permanently.
Keeping Up Yes you can but I would reinforce it from underneath since its mdf
looks great
Great job! What recipe did you use from Stone coat???
Don't really recall, but I used copper mostly with several shades of browns, gold, greens and a little off white. Honestly, you really can't go wrong, because the colors don't bleed into each other and you can always add layers if you don't like what you're seeing. Try a few sample pieces and you'll get it right
Did you prime the mdf board before doing anything?
Other than using wood glue on the seems and sanding first, I did not because the BEHR paint had primer in it.
@@ttttenney Ok, thank you.
Does this break down if gasoline gets on it? Can dried paint be removed from this without damaging it?
I really need to do a part 2 video soon. I've spilt gas, oil, WD40, grease, paint thinner...etc. and it's still in great shape. Things that didn't do so well are CA glue, heavy metal objects, razor blades and solder.
@@ttttenney Thank you for all the information!
Wow...Amazing
Hey ttttenney, did you use a particular type of epoxy?
Yes, I used www.stonecoatcountertops.com/ which is perfect for this type of application. Used 1 gallon kit of their regular product for this application.
How is it holding up?
alex chisolm this stuff honestly is amazing, I dropped a power drill on it and it didn't make a dent, not even a smiley face. So far it seems highly durable and scratch-resistant.
Had a chance to give it a hard life yet?
Wish I could post pictures to show you. Just last night I was custom building a router table with screws, drills and wood scraps on it and it still looks like the day I poured it.
lol. you literally showed nothing. looks nice though
Incomplete video "how-to". Skipping too much for novice/first time project doers. Nice finish but, I'm not wasting my time of money to try and duplicate what you done.
Sorry to frustrate you, but I never titled this as a how-to or DIY video. There are dozens of those types of videos from SCC and others on YT.
Good luck with whatever you start out with, because this stuff is very forgiving, easy to work with and looks great with almost any selection of colors you choose.
@@ttttenney No frustration from me. I was hoping to find how-to video when I came across your video.
Nice work! Only hoped more thorough video explaining how you got this result the I would like to duplicate.