Cinderblock and Epoxy Patio Table

In this video I create two tables for my patio that correlate with my cinderblock benches. This is a fun easy build that anyone can do with minimal tools. I poured the epoxy resin to mimic a granite or marble countertop. This was a fun build to incorporate concrete and epoxy into one modern looking table. NOTE Both these tables will be covered to protect them from UV exposure. DO NOT do this if the table will be exposed to sunlight (or if it is cover them when not using). If it will be in sunlight I would highly recommend using very dark colors.

1. Mas Tabletop Epoxy- https://amzn.to/3uJwHFm

2. Epoxy Pigment (pearl)- https://amzn.to/2PmPUwD

3. Epoxy Pigment (Flat color)- https://amzn.to/3sAQOnp

4. Heat Gun- https://amzn.to/2O5wMCC

5. Torch- https://amzn.to/3syXS3W

6. Epoxy Tape- https://amzn.to/3sGColT

7. Makita Track Saw- https://amzn.to/3bQ1asO

8. 3/4" Particle Board - Local Big Box store

9. Cinderblocks - Local big box store

10. Exterior paint- Local Big box store

Figure out how large you want your table by making the base of it with your cinderblocks. Once you have the desired footprint, mark each face of the cinderblock with paint. That way you will not have to paint the inside of the cinderblocks, saving you time and $!

I used an exterior paint and rolled it on.

I used 3/4" particle board for my tabletop. I cut my table 2" longer on each side so the table would have an overhang over the cinderblocks. I also made a 2" sidewall on all sides. I used my track saw to cut everything to length. The good thing about when working with particle board is you do not need to miter the edges. Particle board sands so easily that you can just butt the sides together.

Once my materials were cut to size, I used wood glue and 18 Gauge brad nails to assemble.

Next I sanded everything down to 150 grit. I then used a 1/4" round over bit to round all the sides of my table. Next, I filled all of the brad nail holes and any minor cracks there may have been with some sparkling paste.

I wanted to have a white countertop so I painted the table white. Whatever color you are planning on doing your epoxy pour is the color you need to paint the table in this step.

Once it is dry, raise the tabletops (I used soda cans) and make sure it is PERFECTLY LEVEL!

Tape all sides of the table leaving 1/4" of tape extending beyond the table. It will act as a barrier holding the epoxy on the tabletop, not flowing down the sides yet.

Mix up the epoxy thoroughly. I then used CLEAR epoxy to wipe on all the surfaces of the table. Next I mixed up my pigments and using a popsicle stick dripped lines of the pigmented epoxy.

Using a heat gun I move the pigmented resin around, letting it blend in more. I also torch the tabletop for air bubbles. Once the epoxy has a thicker syrup-like consistency, pull of the tape and let the epoxy drip down the sides.

I then used double sided foam tape to attach the table top to the cinderblocks. This way I can always move the tabletop if I want to.