Best Epoxy DIY Ideas That Will Refresh Your Interior Design

Epoxy, also known as polyepoxide, is a result of mixing a hardener with resin. This combination solidifies after some time producing a transparent crystal-like surface. While you can use this product as an adhesive, most DIY projects using this substance create protection for wooden furniture and tabletops. 

While polyepoxide is well-known for its practical uses, you can also take advantage of it for aesthetic changes and improvements. For example, instead of a see-through layer of this product, you can add some coloration and change it for a different final appearance. This article looks at some of the best epoxy resin ideas to refresh your interior design.

Garage Floor Revamp

You can put away your paintbrush or budget plan for expensive wooden floors. Well, at least for the most part. Epoxy is a fantastic product for taking the ground in your garage to the next level. Many households leave the roomy vehicle storage space unattended. It’s common to find stained concrete rather than decorative flooring.

With some preparation, you can transform your garage entirely. First, you’ll need the right equipment and supplies. These are detailed here: 

●     Degreaser

●     2-part kit of epoxy (your choice of color)

●     Painter’s tape

●     Large plastic covers

●     Nap roller

●     One or two large buckets

●     Carbon-filter paint mask

●     Colored flakes (optional) 

Sweep, scrape, degrease, wash, and etch the previous flooring. Let the area dry; one or more fans can speed up this process significantly. Use a vacuum to pick up anything you might have missed, and you’re ready to start applying the epoxy. 

Open both polyepoxide cans. Mix the first into the second until you have a homogenous solution. Check for reaction times on the label, and wait the appropriate amount of time. Grab a tray and roller for application. Place the liquid in sections and spread out any flakes if you purchased them. 

Let the solution cure, and you’re all set!

Resin Drawer Pulls

This is an excellent project for beginners. Changing your drawer pulls might seem insignificant, but it makes a more meaningful impact on your environment than you might think. For this endeavor, you’ll need the following materials: 

●     Cabinet knob mold (your style choice)

●     Mixing cups and sticks

●     Mold release spray

●     Easy Cast Epoxy Resin

●     Gloves

●     Resin pigment (your color choice)

●     Resin dye

●     Cabinet knob bases

●     Adhesive for plastic, metal, and wood 

Go ahead and grab the molds, check their volume requirements, and set aside the easy cast resin. Put on your gloves and mix equal parts hardener and epoxy. Stir for two minutes and add any optional pigments you might have purchased.

Next, you need to prepare the molds. Spray them with the release and let dry. Pour your previous mix into these spaces carefully. Let it cure for 24 hours, and you’re finally done!

Epoxy-style Wooden Coasters

If redoing an entire counter or table sounds like too much work, unique coasters are a small and simple step to help protect your furniture. If you’re interested, here are the supplies you’ll need: 

●     Pour-on epoxy

●     Any wooden coasters

●     Pigments of your choice

●     Cups and stirring sticks

●     Protection for eyes, mouth, and hands

After putting on your protective gear, grab a mixing cup, liquid hardener, and resin. Mix these components for around three minutes. Once the solution is homogeneous, you can split it between various smaller containers. This facilitates any color mixing you’d like to achieve. 

You can add between one and two drops of pigment to each mix. If you add too much coloration, though, you can ruin the resin's capacity to dry. Try to be careful.

Now the fun starts. Grab the different colored solutions you mixed previously and start pouring! Make sure to lay some wax paper under the wooden coasters. You can use your mixing stick to form different patterns with the epoxy. Let the resin dry, and you’re set!

Epoxy Is So Versatile

Next time you need to refresh the spaces in your home, consider epoxy as the core product. Revamp your garage floor, change your resin drawer pulls, or create coasters for your countertops. Any home handyman can have fun with this multi-purpose solution.