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Post by msgoehring on Jan 28, 2017 22:14:57 GMT -8
Corvett I did a little more sleuthing on the internet tonight to see if I could find someone who has actually used fabric on countertops and I found this blog post: recycledhomeprojects.blogspot.com/2012/03/bartop-epoxy-over-fabric-on-counter.htmlSince you're looking to use vinyl fabric you shouldn't have the problem this person did of the pattern and texture not showing after the epoxy was poured. Although I have heard of there being some problems with the resin sticking to the slick vinyl, so you might want to try a small test piece before attempting the whole thing and finding out it doesn't work. That's what I had to do with my wallpaper so I knew just how to get the result I wanted. BTW, this is the epoxy I went with: www.bestbartopepoxy.com/epoxy-countertops/ . It just had the best reviews and support. |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Feb 2, 2017 14:18:15 GMT -8
ladywendolyn did you ever try this process? If so do you happen to have pictures? And lastly, if you did do you think it would work with vinyl? Thank you so much msgoehring for sending this link, it gives me hope! Yes I did a bar cart in turquoise as an experiment.   |
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 2, 2017 19:30:11 GMT -8
Wow! That cart is nice.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Feb 2, 2017 19:43:39 GMT -8
ladywendolyn Thanks for the pics. Because of your experience with fabrics I'm wondering what your opinion is as to whether this process would work with vinyl?
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Post by ladywendolyn on Feb 2, 2017 20:01:05 GMT -8
In theory epoxy can go over anything. However if I was going to put it over vinyl I would adhere the vinyl with contact cement first and make sure there are no air spots or bubbles underneath.
This experiment was done with varithane rather than epoxy as I was just trying to figure out how the stars would look. Since then I have also ordered some high quality glitter from a fishing lure store and I will put both stars and a slight glitter effect (imagine clapping your hands over the board to disperse the glitter) and I will put it on an off-white background. The turquoise in the photo was done with spray paint but for counters I will do a few coats with a small roller.
Also it's important to do a thin base coat of the epoxy, at least that is what I have been told. When I get to that point in my project I will share some film or photos.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Feb 2, 2017 20:25:02 GMT -8
In theory epoxy can go over anything. However if I was going to put it over vinyl I would adhere the vinyl with contact cement first and make sure there are no air spots or bubbles underneath. This experiment was done with varithane rather than epoxy as I was just trying to figure out how the stars would look. Since then I have also ordered some high quality glitter from a fishing lure store and I will put both stars and a slight glitter effect (imagine clapping your hands over the board to disperse the glitter) and I will put it on an off-white background. The turquoise in the photo was done with spray paint but for counters I will do a few coats with a small roller. Also it's important to do a thin base coat of the epoxy, at least that is what I have been told. When I get to that point in my project I will share some film or photos. When you say a "thin coat" do you mean just 1 thin coat, or apply a thin coat and then more on top of it? Thanks. Love the bar cart by the way, I think the glitter will be the icing!! Can't wait to see it. |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Feb 2, 2017 20:35:04 GMT -8
You do one thin coat over your stuff or fabric or whatever. Then you pour epoxy over top of everything. On my bar cart I did one thin coat then added the stars. Then the tick stuff on top. If I was doing fabric I would seal the wood with one coat of paint. Adhere fabric to the wood. Do one thin coat of epoxy and then do the pour over. You can use a heat gun to make bubbles disappear. Wood must be totally level of course. I'll see if I can grab you a link that I followed
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Post by ladywendolyn on Feb 2, 2017 20:37:21 GMT -8
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Feb 6, 2017 20:57:08 GMT -8
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