I am making a beer pong table out of bottle caps, what should i use to mak a smooth playing surface on top?

Question

I was thinking of using some sort of liquid glass epoxy resin coating but I am not sure what to use and how much it will cost. It clearly has to be a thick coat because it has to thicker than the height of a bottle cap. Any suggestions on what to use? how much it costs? and where to get it?

What i don't want to do is just put plexiglass over it because then the table wouldn't have near the same quality finish.

Thanks for the help.

Btw, table will probably be 8 feet by 4 feet

Answer 1

I you can secure the bottle caps to the board (mastic or liquid nails) then use grout to fill in the spaces.  Just like putting tile on a kitchen countertop, floor, wall, etc.

Make sure to use a rubber float to push it in the gaps and to smooth, do a small section at a time (2'x2') have a sponge and a bucket of water to clean the tops.  When finished, use a grout sealer, so that dirt won't discolor the grout.

There are lots of different colors of grout you can use.

Go to the link below and watch grout being put on tile.

Answer 2

No one is answering you because your request doesn't ring very true.  But, if you are really serious, the epoxy pour on is the way to go.  You won't have to use as much as you think, since the caps will have air space under them and you only have to fill in around and just above them.  

Have you seen those redwood cross cut tables?  They have the clear epoxy coating which can be bought in gallon and five gallon sizes at most home improvement stores.  You will need to place an edge around the table to avoid the epoxy substance from dripping over, then start pouring over the caps.  You need to be on a completely level surface.  It will spread by itself as you pour it in zig zags over the surface.  I would not try to smooth it out with a trowel or a scree.  It should be liquid enough to just spread by itself and then you just wait for it to dry completely through.  It will start at the exposed top of course, then work its way to the bottom, so don't go pressing on anything or you will get indentations.

I think your idea is innovative and interesting, but it will probably be expensive.  By the way, do all this in a well ventilated area.  The epoxy has some chemicals that will harm if breathed for very long until it is dried.

Answer 3

This website has pricing/coverage/detailed instructions.. everything you need to get started. Good luck, I have a friend who did the same thing and it looks hella tight. http://www.mrfiberglass.com/table_top_cl...