Michael Dresdner

Q: I’m making 4 fiddle back maple tabletops for a local restaurant, and I’m hunting for a good durable finish. I’ll be putting Watco natural on for color, then I need something to protect the surface from food, beer, etc.
A: You have two good choices for that level of durability. One is simple oil based polyurethane, which is both good looking and highly durable. The other is one of the many cross linked finishes, such as conversion varnish, acid catalyzed lacquer, or cross linking floor coating. Just make sure the Watco is fully cured before you add another finish.

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