I don't think this technique has been covered here so I'll give my 2cents. The applicator I now ues is a small roller for most large surfaces. Doesn't matter which epoxy (although I like EZ Lam) you use. The technique is the same as painting a wall. Very small rollers can be bought off the net or you can use the small foam ones from Home depot , Lowe's etc. The advantages are two fold.. first the epoxy is put on evenly on the surface and little is used. Second it levels so smooth that you barley sand at all. Just another method do try.