Cabin sole - epoxy coating

I noticed already that cabin sole timber, being subjected to environmental shock, started to develop cracks on few planks. Even though I allowed mahogany to adjust itself to home humidity for 2 days before gluing that was apparently too short. After gluing to foundation floors the planks are now restrained by strong epoxy but wood still wants to move in dry, warm home atmosphere. Epoxy encapsulation needs to be done as soon as possible to prevent moisture fluctuation and further movements.

This time I reserved enough time for the job: half day. First coat came on both sides, especially on end grain - to saturate it and protect from damage. WEST epoxy is specifically formed for that.

I use wet-on-wet method, to avoid amine blush and sanding in between coats. The second coat is applied when first is still sticky but leaves no residue upon touching.

In my conditions it takes 1,5-2 hours between coats.

Third coat was applied late in the evening.

That closes this phase.

Metal fittings are on the way from Toplicht so next weekend I will drill finger openings and ventilation holes. These openings will also be covered with epoxy and I will then apply more coats on the bottom side and end grain.