How to Fill Cracks & Voids with Epoxy Resin (for first-timers)

HOW TO FILL CRACKS & VOIDS IN WOOD WITH EPOXY RESIN

I'm making stair treads for our new loft and we're using lumber that we had milled up from our property, so it's got a lot of cracks and voids. There are a lot of options out there for filling cracks, but I found epoxy to be the most affordable, especially if you've got a lot to fill or you've got other projects that you could use the resin for.

This is my first time ever using epoxy, so bare with me- I am no professional! That being said, if YOU are a PRO, try not to judge me too harshly, and if you've got some tips on filling voids in wood, I'm sure we would all love to hear them in the comments below :)

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[marcsiegel]

Thats THE type of video I was looking for. Short, specific, humble moderation. Thank you!

[jonbooker]

The stairs look fantastic! One tip to keep from having to sand away so much epoxy after it hardens is to use an old credit card or small squeegee to scrape away the epoxy while it’s still wet. What’s remaining will easily sand off with one or two passes.

[chrisdaniels]

Tip, use 80 grit for sanding resin, removes it much faster and doesn't clog up nearly as bad.

[devinbraun]

Came out awesome. I’ll be doing my first epoxy pour in the next week or so and I appreciated your video.

[dazzanw]

Thanks for being honest about 1st time doing the epoxy, the stairs look great! I liked the fact u admitted you're a novice right away, It made the video easy to watch! From the beginning, it let the viewer know u are here to help, by relaying any hiccups/pointers you learned, to help make process easier (exactly why I am on YT researching). Many people feel the need to hide this, ? Now, why they decide to make a video explaining it like they are professionals, I have no idea? Nonetheless, it stands out like a sore thumb to anyone who's experienced/passionate about their craft, as it takes many years and the lessons that follow (mistakes) to truly understand and be able to act like a professor. You were the complete opposite, thus why I subbed! Thank You!!

[TheGringo]

Very nice job explaining and demonstrating. Thank you for making this video.

[willisread-wb]

Great vid. I really appreciate how you explained this. Helps a guy like me. Thanks

[roxannedriedger]

That was great! Love seeing how you do, what you do. Your baby is ADORABLE!

[pteddie]

Heidi, It's good to see you again. The stairs look great and this loft is going to be awesome.
Thanks for the video.

[almorris]

Epoxy is an adventure. Every part of it is a learning process including the use of tuck tape. Have a heat gun handy or lots of alcohol or something to release it. I pulled some of the surface wood off my silver maples slab. Don't overfill anymore than you have too. I used a trans tint dye which penetrates into the surrounding wood meaning you have to plane or sand the stain out also. Lots of folks seal with a sealing epoxy before doing their deep pours. That's great if you have a professional woodworking shop with tens of thousand of dollars worth of planers, drum sanders, and other high dollar equipment.

[billliecola]

Baby!! So cute ❤ Thanks for this informative video!

[xedgelordx]

should you stain before pouring epoxy?

[maxroby]

I recently poured epoxy to fill cracks and gaps. When sanding I noticed the epoxy color seeped into the neighboring grain leaving a splotchy dark color in areas. Has this happened to you and any recommendations for fixing? Any help appreciated. Thanks!

[koreyochoa]

What did you use after you finished to make the wood shiny

[HeliRy]

When it comes to doing multiple pours, is there a visible “seam” between layers? Like on a river table or something like that, where a lot of the resin is visible in the finished product.

[brandonreese]

Heidi, at 4:09 what liquid do you use to wipe off the sanded dust to see how the epoxy looks when it is clear?

[lcarrera]

This was great!! Very helpful about the large pour too. Glad you didn't catch it on fire 😂

[chranjitjohal]

Loved the video! If you have trouble with thick epoxy try letting the containers sit in warm water before mixing.

[barbaramahar]

Just an observation however my thought to prevent over filling the cracks would be to try using a syringe with a large whole. I believe you can get them at tractor supply co. Just don’t use the needle.

[robintaylor-mockingeemill]

Great video on epoxy application where perfection is not critical . Stair treads are going to get wear so there is no sense in doing a table top finish .