Resin River Table Pricing: How to Price Epoxy Tables
How to price resin river tables: slabs, epoxy volume, shop time, finish, legs and delivery, with three examples.
In this guide
River tables are high-ticket builds. Epoxy alone can cost hundreds of dollars, and flattening and sanding take many hours. This guide shows how to price river tables by size so big builds stay profitable.
- Table price = slabs + epoxy + mold + legs + finish + shop time + overhead, then profit and fees.
- A coffee table costs about $678.50 to make and sells for about $910.
- Calculate epoxy by volume, then add 10% for waste and leaks.
- Take a deposit to cover slabs and epoxy.
Why river tables need careful quoting
Deep pour epoxy is expensive. Wrong volume math can wipe out profit.
Flattening, sanding and finishing take many hours.
The steps
1. Cost slabs
Live edge slabs and drying.
2. Calculate epoxy volume
Length x width x depth, plus 10%.
3. Add mold, pigment and legs
Mold materials, pigment and base.
4. Track shop time
Prep, pour, flatten, sand and finish.
5. Add overhead, profit and fees
Use 15% overhead, 30% profit and fees.
Worked example: three table sizes
$35 an hour, 15% overhead, 30% profit and 3% card fees.
| End table | Coffee table | Dining table (7 ft) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slabs | $80.00 | $180.00 | $600.00 |
| Epoxy and pigment | $90.00 | $220.00 | $650.00 |
| Mold, legs and finish | $70.00 | $150.00 | $400.00 |
| Labor at $35.00/hr | 10 hr = $350.00 | 18 hr = $630.00 | 45 hr = $1,575.00 |
| Overhead (15%) | $88.50 | $177.00 | $483.75 |
| Cost to make | $678.50 | $1,357.00 | $3,708.75 |
| Plus 30% profit | $882.05 | $1,764.10 | $4,821.38 |
| Cover 3% selling fees (divide by 0.97) | $909.33 | $1,818.66 | $4,970.49 |
| Suggested price | $910 | $1819 | $4971 |
Dining tables are big quotes. Collect a deposit and set a timeline.
Pricing mistakes to avoid
- Guessing epoxy volume. Calculate it, then add 10%.
- Pouring too thick. Follow the epoxy pour depth limits.
- No deposit. Take 50% before buying slabs.
- Ignoring sanding time. Flattening and sanding take hours.
River table checklist
- Slabs.
- Epoxy volume plus 10%.
- Mold, legs and finish.
- Shop time.
- Overhead, profit and fees.
- Deposit and delivery.
Price river tables and boards
Type your slab, epoxy and time into the peach cells. The calculator shows cost and price.
Get the River Table Pricing CalculatorCalculators that help
- Epoxy volume: Find epoxy needed. Use the Epoxy Resin Pour Volume & Mix Calculator – Ounces, Part A/B & Kits.
- Resin quotes: Quote resin commissions. Use the Custom Resin Commission Quote Generator – Add-Ons, Tiers & Deposits.
- Deposits: Track deposits. Use the Custom Order Deposit & Balance Tracker – Deposits, Balances Due & Overdue Orders.
- Overhead: Find shop overhead. Use the Craft Business Overhead Calculator – Overhead per Hour, per Item, Overhead % & Shop Rate.
Common questions
How much should I charge for a river table?
It depends on size. In this guide a coffee table prices at about $910.
How much epoxy does a river table need?
Calculate length x width x depth, then add about 10%.
Why are river tables so expensive?
Epoxy, slabs and many shop hours.
How much deposit?
Often 50%.
How long does a river table take?
Often a few weeks including cure time.
Should I charge delivery?
Yes, tables are heavy.
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