Wood & Dry Rot Repair Epoxy Resin

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Wood Epoxy FAQs:

How to use epoxy resin on wood?

If you want to add a little panache to your wooden fixtures, whether your floors or furniture, invest in wood epoxy. Here’s how to use epoxy resin on wood:

• Place yourself in a well-ventilated area and clean your wooden item by removing dust, dirt, and debris
• Once cleaned, mix your epoxy solution consisting of the epoxy resin and epoxy adhesive/hardener with a wooden stick, and after it’s mixed, pour it into a separate container or bucket
• Once you have your epoxy solution ready to go, begin painting it on your wooden surface. In some instances, such as applying wood epoxy to a countertop, you may need to create an epoxy dam using painting tape, plastic strips like the slick side of formica, or make a permanent dam with wood to prevent the epoxy from dripping and build up the layer.
• If there are any air bubbles, use a pin, toothpick, or heat gun (not a blow dryer!) to remove them
• After you’ve applied an epoxy wood finish, set it aside and let it cure. It usually takes 24 hours for wood epoxy to dry, depending on the thickness of the epoxy coverage. Keep the epoxied surface free from water for the first 72 hours for the best high gloss finish.

You can also use epoxy to repair wood as well. For example, say part of a chair’s leg got chipped and you don’t want to buy a brand new one, you can use wood repair epoxy to fix the chip. Wood epoxy is adhesive, it binds very well to wood, which allows it to fill in the cracks. To do this, all you have to do is fill the crack, knot, or chip with the epoxy. Just make sure you tape or block the backside to ensure the epoxy doesn’t run through. You can also thicken the epoxy to a paste consistency with our Pecan Flour to make a wood replacement.

Once you’ve filled in the cracks with wood epoxy, you can use a gel stain or paint to make it blend in with the rest of your wooden piece.

If you have dry rot that needs to be fixed start by removing the dry spongy wood as much as possible with out disrupting the integrity of the structure. Use a fungicide to kill any remaining dry rot and let the area thoroughly dry before painting in a thin layer of epoxy. Once the thin sealer layer has cured you can use a filled epoxy to fill in the rest of the space. 1/32 Milled Fibers add strength and thickness to the epoxy as well as making the epoxy easier to sand once it has solidified. Follow the steps mentioned above for finishing and color matching the epoxy repair.

Does epoxy waterproof wood?

Yes, epoxy does waterproof wood. Wood can be extremely fragile, and can become damaged from termites, water, and mold. In order to preserve wooden floors, tables, and furniture, you should paint on a fresh coat of epoxy wood finish. Even better, a wood epoxy finish will add a beautiful shine to your wooden piece, which will make it easy to clean with soft cleansers and water to make it look brand new.

How to remove epoxy from wood

Epoxy is an adhesive material that creates a strong bond to the surface it binds to so it can be extremely difficult to remove. We recommend sanding the epoxy down and cleaning the area with a solvent like acetone.