Encapsulating: Make sure it's dry first.

So, what's the great mystery about applying the third coat? Procedurally... nothing. It's the same as the first two coats:

1. Sand it.
2. Clean it.
3. Epoxy it.

Let's revisit that "Clean it" step. The way I do it is to vacuum the surface thoroughly, and then wipe it off thoroughly with a moist rag. This is all to remove the epoxy dust left from sanding.

However, what happens if you sand the previous epoxy coat(s) a little too thin? Apparently, moisture can indeed get through it and into the wood. If that happens, I have learned to wait as long as necessary for the surface to dry thoroughly.

Otherwise, you get this:

So, guess who's getting sanded for a fourth coat of epoxy?

Thank you for taking time to read my blog. I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving, and a sane Black Friday.