STEP 1 – LEVEL YOUR TABLE TOP

• TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy is self-leveling, but make sure your table is level before you start.
• To catch drips, cover your work area with plastic sheeting.

STEP 2 – CLEAN & SAND THE TOP

• It’s important to remove contaminants so your epoxy will stick properly.
• Use a clean rag wetted with acetone to wipe the surface, then let it dry.
• Sand with 120-grit sandpaper, vacuum up the dust, then wipe again with acetone.

STEP 3 – (OPTIONAL) ATTACH A DECORATIVE ITEM

• Optional, attach a laminated image securely to the top. For this project, we used a coated, adhesive-backed chart.
• Be sure the item is attached securely before applying the first flood coat.

STEP 4 – MEASURE & MIX EPOXY & HARDENER

• Dispense 1 part resin to 1 part hardener (by volume) into a clean mixing cup & stir to combine completely.
• Pour into a second clean mixing cup and stir again to mix thoroughly.

STEP 5 – APPLY A THIN SEAL COAT

• Pour a thin seal coat to seal the surface and provide maximum adhesion for the flood coat coming next.
• Use an epoxy spreader or heat gun to distribute the mixed epoxy evenly.

STEP 6 – SAND THE SEAL COAT

• Give the seal coat time to cure — wait 24 hours before sanding.
• Sand lightly with 120 grit, then solvent wipe with acetone and let it dry.

STEP 7 – TAPE THE EDGES TO MAKE A DAM

• Apply clear tape around edges, leaving at least a 1" rim to form a dam.
• Add extra tape at the corners for reinforcement.

STEP 8 – APPLY THE FIRST FLOOD COAT

• Mix enough epoxy to pour a flood coat layer no more than 1/4" thick.
• Pour slowly and spread with a resin spreader. To remove any bubbles, wave the heat gun quickly back and forth above the surface. Be careful not to burn the surface.

STEP 9 – (OPTIONAL) APPLY MORE FLOOD COATS

• If you want to add more flood coats, wait 4-8 hours between each coat.
• Again, each coat should be no thicker than 1/4".

STEP 10 – REMOVE THE TAPE AND APPLY THE FINAL FLOOD COAT

• Remove the tape carefully, use 120 grit to sand down any rough edges, and solvent wipe with acetone.
• Pour mixed epoxy for the final flood coat and spread with an epoxy spreader.
• Wait two days for the epoxy to cure, then sand or chisel off any drips under the table, on the edge.