Epoxy Table Cost
Material costs, resin pricing, and how to price a river table or epoxy dining table for your clients in 2026.
Updated March 2026
Epoxy Table Cost by Type
The table below shows typical material cost ranges and sale prices for the most common epoxy table types. Material costs include slabs, resin, base hardware, and consumables. Sale prices reflect a 30 to 40 percent profit margin on top of materials and labor at $75 to $100 per hour.
| Table Type | Slab Cost | Typical Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Epoxy Coffee Table | $150 to $500 | $600 to $2,000 |
| Epoxy Console Table | $200 to $600 | $700 to $2,200 |
| Epoxy Dining Table (6-person) | $400 to $1,200 | $1,500 to $5,000 |
| Epoxy Dining Table (8 to 10 person) | $700 to $2,000 | $2,500 to $7,000 |
| Epoxy Desk | $250 to $700 | $900 to $2,800 |
Important: These ranges assume you are building with live edge slabs from domestic hardwood suppliers. Epoxy tables made with reclaimed wood, highly figured slabs, or exotic species can command 30 to 60 percent higher sale prices. Use the custom furniture pricing guide to build a cost from scratch for your specific project.
Epoxy Resin Cost
Resin is one of the most misunderstood costs in epoxy table making. Most woodworkers underestimate both the quantity needed and the type required. Every epoxy table build uses at least two types of resin at different stages.
| Resin Type | Pour Depth | Cost per Gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Pour (Casting) Epoxy | 1 to 4 inches per pour | $50 to $90 |
| Table Top Epoxy | 1/8 to 1/4 inch per coat | $60 to $100 |
| UV-Resistant Table Top Epoxy | 1/8 to 1/4 inch per coat | $80 to $130 |
| Pigmented Epoxy | Up to 2 inches per pour | $55 to $100 plus pigment |
How to estimate resin quantity
Calculate the volume of your river channel in cubic inches (length x width x depth). Divide by 231 to convert to gallons. Add 25 percent for waste, measuring errors, and the flood coat. For a 6-inch wide by 72-inch long by 2-inch deep river channel: 6 x 72 x 2 = 864 cubic inches, divided by 231 = 3.7 gallons. With 25 percent overage, plan for 4.5 to 5 gallons total.
Resin buying tip
Resin is significantly cheaper when purchased in 2 to 3 gallon kits versus quart kits. Buying a 3-gallon kit for $150 to $200 is more economical than buying three 1-gallon kits at $70 to $90 each. Many woodworkers keep a standing supply of deep-pour epoxy and bill it at a 20 to 25 percent markup over their cost when pricing client projects.
What Drives Epoxy Table Costs
Slab species and width
High impactThe slab is typically the largest single cost in an epoxy table. Walnut slabs for a dining table cost $400 to $1,200 depending on width and figure. White oak and cherry cost 20 to 40 percent less. Wide slabs (over 30 inches) for bookmatched pairs command a significant premium. See the walnut slab pricing guide for detailed breakdowns by width.
River channel size
High impactA wider or deeper river channel requires more resin. A 4-inch river on a coffee table uses less than a quart of resin. An 8-inch river on a dining table uses 2 to 4 gallons. Resin cost is directly proportional to channel volume, so a dramatic wide river adds $100 to $300 in material cost compared to a narrow accent pour.
Base style
High impactThe base is the second biggest cost variable. Simple hairpin or straight steel legs cost $120 to $250 for a dining table. Custom welded steel bases with decorative elements cost $250 to $600 in material alone and 4 to 10 additional shop hours. Wood trestle or turned-leg bases fall in the middle at $150 to $400 in materials.
Resin color and additives
Medium impactClear resin is the baseline. Colored rivers (especially metallic blues, teals, and whites) require mica pigment powder or liquid pigments that add $15 to $50 per project. Metallic pigments are more expensive but produce the most dramatic visual effects. Glow-in-the-dark additives or crushed shell inlays add further material cost.
Number of pours
Medium impactDeep channels require multiple pours to avoid heat buildup and cracking. Each additional pour extends the project timeline by 1 to 2 days and adds mixing waste and cleanup time. A river requiring three or four pours adds 2 to 4 hours of active labor compared to a single-pour project.
Surface finishing
Medium impactAfter the flood coat cures, the surface requires wet sanding through multiple grits (typically 220 to 3000) before polishing to a final gloss or matte finish. This process takes 3 to 6 hours and uses sandpaper, polishing compound, and microfiber cloths totaling $30 to $80 in consumables.
How to Price an Epoxy Table
Epoxy tables are premium pieces that support strong margins. Clients paying for a custom river table expect to pay more than for a standard wood slab table because of the visual impact and the perceived craft involved. Use the steps below to build a defensible cost and a price that reflects your skill.
Cost your slabs
Record the actual cost of the slabs, including any sourcing markup. For a river table, you typically need two bookmatched slabs or one wide slab with a natural void. Walnut slabs for a dining table run $400 to $1,200 depending on width and figure. Add a 15 percent markup if pulling from inventory.
Calculate resin cost
Measure the volume of your river channel (length x width x depth in inches, divide by 231 to convert to gallons). Add 20 percent for waste and overage. Price deep-pour epoxy at $50 to $90 per gallon and table top epoxy at $60 to $100 per gallon. A typical dining table uses $80 to $250 in resin.
Add base materials
Price your base components: steel tube and plate for a metal base ($100 to $300 in material), or solid wood legs and stretchers ($80 to $200). Add consumables: sandpaper, tack cloth, mold release, and finish products. Budget $50 to $150 for consumables on a typical epoxy table build.
Estimate and cost your labor
Track your actual hours by category: slab prep and flattening, resin setup and pours, sanding and surfacing, finish coats, base fabrication, assembly, and delivery. Multiply by your shop rate ($65 to $120 per hour depending on your market). Epoxy tables often take 25 to 40 hours for a dining table and 10 to 18 hours for a coffee table.
Add overhead and apply your margin
Add overhead at 15 to 25 percent of your total labor cost to cover shop utilities, tool wear, consumables, and insurance. Then apply a profit margin of 25 to 40 percent on top of your full cost (materials plus labor plus overhead). Epoxy tables command premium margins. Use CraftQuote to generate an itemized quote PDF for your client.
Example: Walnut River Dining Table for 6
Two bookmatched slabs, 5-inch blue resin river, welded steel base
Build this quote in CraftQuote
Enter your slab costs, resin quantity, base materials, and labor hours. CraftQuote calculates overhead and margin and generates a professional PDF for your client.
Start an Epoxy Table QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
- How much does an epoxy table cost?
- A custom epoxy river table typically costs $1,500 to $6,000 for a dining table and $500 to $2,000 for a coffee table, depending on slab species, table size, and base style. Materials alone (slabs, resin, base, finish) run $400 to $1,800 for a dining table. Labor adds another $800 to $2,500 at a typical shop rate of $65 to $120 per hour. Overhead and profit margin bring the final sale price to roughly 2.5 to 3.5 times your total material cost.
- How much epoxy resin do I need for a river table?
- A typical river channel on a 36-inch by 84-inch dining table is 4 to 8 inches wide and 1.5 to 2 inches deep. That requires approximately 1 to 2 gallons of deep-pour epoxy for the river portion, plus a thin flood coat (0.25 to 0.5 gallon) for the surface. Total resin for a dining table project is usually 1.5 to 3 gallons at a cost of $80 to $250 depending on brand and quality.
- What is the difference between deep pour and table top epoxy?
- Deep pour epoxy (also called casting resin) is formulated to cure in thick pours of 1 to 4 inches without cracking or overheating. It is slower to cure (24 to 72 hours) and typically less UV-stable. Table top epoxy cures in thin coats (1/8 to 1/4 inch) and is harder, clearer, and more UV-resistant. A river table uses both: deep pour for the river channel and table top epoxy for the final protective flood coat over the entire surface.
- How long does it take to build an epoxy river table?
- A standard walnut river dining table takes 20 to 40 hours of active shop time spread over 5 to 10 days. The timeline is dominated by waiting for resin to cure between pours. Active work includes slab prep and flattening (4 to 8 hours), dam construction and resin pours (3 to 5 hours), sanding and surfacing after cure (4 to 6 hours), final flood coat (2 to 3 hours), and base fabrication and assembly (4 to 10 hours depending on style).
- How do I price an epoxy table for profit?
- To price an epoxy table: add up all material costs (slabs, resin, base, consumables), multiply your labor hours by your shop rate, add overhead at 15 to 25 percent of total labor, then add a profit margin of 25 to 40 percent on top of your full cost. Epoxy tables support higher margins because clients perceive them as highly customized, one-of-a-kind pieces. A table costing $1,500 in materials and labor should sell for $2,200 to $2,500 at a 30 to 40 percent margin.
- What wood species work best for epoxy river tables?
- Walnut is the most popular species for epoxy river tables because its dark brown color creates strong contrast against colored or clear resin. White oak, maple, and cherry are also widely used. Figured or live edge slabs with natural voids, cracks, and inclusions are ideal because the resin fills these features to create the river effect. Avoid species with high oil content (teak, cocobolo) as they can interfere with epoxy adhesion.
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