<p>An <strong>epoxy resin</strong>, or polyepoxide: a resin mixed with a hardener.<br>
This can be used both for filling in gaps in wood as well as encasing wood.</p>

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  <p>Epoxy can give wood a waterproof, resilient finish. In most cases, it is an ideal coating for wood projects that will be exposed to moisture or wear. (<a href="https://www.hunker.com/13418767/how-to-seal-wood-with-epoxy-resin" rel="nofollow noreferrer">source</a>)</p>
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<p>Some epoxies are intended for use with wood, or, more specifically, wooden furniture (called '<em>tabletop epoxy</em>', for example), and will be clearer, more UV-resistant, and less prone to forming bubbles.</p>

<p>Whether coloured or clear is a matter of taste.</p>

<p>If you're thinking of casting the entire piece of wood in resin, you can calculate how much you are going to need <a href="https://epoxycountertopdiy.com/epoxy-resin-coverage-calculator/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a> (NB that's a commercial website).</p>

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When I was doing carpentry we used a lot of [West System Epoxies.](https://www.westsystem.com/) They have multiple types of fillers to do exactly this.
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<p>If filling a piece of natural wood with grooves in with resin - clear or coloured - what is the best kind to use? This would need to allow for the wood to be used as a table top.</p>

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What kind of resin can be used to fill a gap in a piece of wood?
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# What kind of resin can be used to fill a gap in a piece of wood?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-01-22)

If filling a piece of natural wood with grooves in with resin - clear or coloured - what is the best kind to use? This would need to allow for the wood to be used as a table top.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2020-01-22. Score: 3

An **epoxy resin**, or polyepoxide: a resin mixed with a hardener.  
This can be used both for filling in gaps in wood as well as encasing wood.

> Epoxy can give wood a waterproof, resilient finish. In most cases, it is an ideal coating for wood projects that will be exposed to moisture or wear. ([source](https://www.hunker.com/13418767/how-to-seal-wood-with-epoxy-resin))

Some epoxies are intended for use with wood, or, more specifically, wooden furniture (called '*tabletop epoxy*', for example), and will be clearer, more UV-resistant, and less prone to forming bubbles.

Whether coloured or clear is a matter of taste.

If you're thinking of casting the entire piece of wood in resin, you can calculate how much you are going to need [here](https://epoxycountertopdiy.com/epoxy-resin-coverage-calculator/) (NB that's a commercial website).

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: When I was doing carpentry we used a lot of [West System Epoxies.](https://www.westsystem.com/) They have multiple types of fillers to do exactly this.  

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