Best Epoxy Resins for Wood of 2023

This epoxy resin has a high viscosity, which means it is thicker than other comparable products. It also means this is the perfect resin for self-leveling. Just pour it on, and then leave it to cure.

This resin is suitable for tabletops, wood repairs, countertops, and all other wood purposes. It comes in 3-gallon containers, so you should get about 2 square feet for every 1.25 gallons at a pour-depth of 1 to 2 inches.

It has a cure time between 36 and 72 hours, depending on the temperature and the volume applied. You also get a high-grade UV resistance to reduce instances of yellowing, which is where the resin discolors due to UV radiation.

Liquid glass dries super clear, is odor-free, and has zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs). On the downside, you will need to dig deep to afford this resin. It isn’t the budget option, that’s for sure.

If you are looking for an epoxy resin that won’t break the bank, this starter kit might be the answer. Okay, so 6.9 fluid ounces is nowhere near the quantity you get for the Liquid Glass Deep Pour, but it costs almost 10 times less.

What you get is a complete starter kit that includes a bottle of epoxy resin, a 6.9-fluid ounce bottle of hardener, 32 color pigments, craft sticks, and plastic cups for mixing the dyes. The kit contains 13 separate elements to get you started.

While this set is geared towards the craft market, the resin can be used for small-scale tasks around the home.

This product could have been our budget resin, but it lost out because while it was a similar price, it didn’t come with all the accessories. This one comes in 32-fluid ounce bottles, so you get more coverage. If your layer is no more than 0.125 inches, you should get 6 to 8 square feet of coverage.

This one dries crystal clear and rock hard, without bubbles. It works on wood, metal, concrete and is the ideal craft and jewelry resin to fire your creative side.

Although it does produce a slight smell when you mix it, this epoxy is non-toxic, so you can safely use it on food preparation surfaces. This version comes with gloves, measuring cups, and mixing sticks to get you started.

The maker claims this resin is guaranteed not to yellow for 6 months and cures in 8 to 24 hours.

While epoxy resin is not intended for outdoor use, you need a product with increased UV protection to stop yellowing and cracking. UV radiation punishes the clear finish, creating clouding over extended exposure.

This product has a market-leading UV blocker to help maintain the integrity of the epoxy resin despite prolonged exposure. It comes in 0.75-gallon containers and can be poured to a depth of 2 inches. The viscosity is thick, which means it will self-level, and cures in 36 to 72 hours.

You should get 4.5 square feet of coverage per kit, and it dries crystal clear with an almost bubbleless finish.

The wood on your boat gets more punishment than the wood in your house. UV radiation and water take their toll, causing the wood to fade and discolor. This TotalBoat marine-grade resin dries crystal clear with a high-gloss finish.

You can protect wood, concrete, metal, and other materials, and it is scratch, fade, and yellow-resistant, so the harsh marine environment will have less impact.

It comes in 0.5-gallon bottles, is easy to pour and self-leveling, and is a BPA-free formula with zero VOCs and no harsh chemicals. This resin is 100 percent waterproof, and it cures as smooth as glass with no blushing. Surprisingly, for a boat product, it is reasonably priced compared to some epoxy resins.

If you lay a coat 0.125 inches deep, you should get a 6 square-foot coverage, and the mix ratio is 1:1, so it doesn’t need to be thinned. The only downside is this resin is very thick, so pouring it takes practice. It is not a product for beginners.

If you like indulging your creative side, this art epoxy resin is an ideal product. It comes in 16-ounce bottles, one the epoxy and the other the hardener. If you fancy sealing your chopping boards, tabletops, and countertops, this epoxy is food-safe, non-toxic, contains no BPAs and VOCs.

It even has enhanced UV protections against yellowing, so if you fancy using this epoxy outside, you can. It’s easy to mix, with a 1:1 ratio and 32 ounces gives 8 square-feet of coverage.

This epoxy is self-leveling, dries high gloss, and is specially formulated for art. You can expect the setting time to be anywhere between 24 and 72 hours, depending on how hard you want it to cure.

This epoxy resin is better suited to minor DIY tasks and art projects rather than repairs around the home. Also, it only has a 12-month shelf life unopened and 6 months opened.

This crystal clear epoxy resin dries like glass; it has minimal bubbles and goes on super smooth. This is a tabletop epoxy, first and foremost, so it is safe when fully cured, but you can use it for other wood finishes.

It has an easy-to-mix 1:1 ratio, it is easy to pour, and self-leveling for the smoothest and flattest surfaces. You also get enhanced UV protection against yellowing, plus if you want to smarten up your food prep areas, this resin is 100 percent food safe.

Once applied, you need to wait 12 to 14 hours for it to be touch-dry, providing the temperature is 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. You need more patience for it to fully cure as it takes a minimum of 3 days. It’s also unsuitable for outdoor use.

This epoxy is another marine-grade product, so if you own a boat with wooden decks and furniture, this is ideal. It mixes as 1-part epoxy and 1-part hardener, and you get 20 minutes of working time before it starts to set. It repairs fiberglass, wood, bare steel, and even aluminum.

This resin is fully UV protected, which is perfect for the harsh marine environment, and the viscosity allows you to pour it into smaller cracks to preserve the wood. You get 1-gallon of resin and 1-gallon of hardener, it is impact-resistant, odorless, and non-toxic, plus it is self-leveling.

The best thing about this kit is that it includes additional stirrers, cups, and spreading spatulas, and it withstands rust, chemicals, and saltwater.

As with all things boat-related, the price increases, and this epoxy is no different. It costs double similar products.

Epoxy resin is not known for its eco-credentials, but this product might just buck that trend. It is food-safe, so you can use it on tabletops and food preparation areas; it contains no toxins, it is odorless, so it won’t hurt your eyes and throat.

It’s safe for indoor and outdoor use, plus the increased UV protection helps to slow the yellowing process. You also get complete scratch resistance, and it can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once you’ve poured it, it takes 36 hours to set, and it adheres to wood, metal, concrete, ceramics, and other surfaces and you get 7 to 10 square feet of coverage from a 2-quart epoxy and hardener.

The only downside is the price. This is even more expensive than the marine-grade epoxy, and that was saltwater-resistant.