beech timber, what finish to use?

petengade · Post by **petengade** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:56 pm

DWD, invest in some table mats, problem solved.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:33 am

But they are so pass'e P

DWD

Scrit · Post by **Scrit** » Wed May 02, 2007 12:56 pm

dewaltdisney wrote:Well this might go against the mainstream of suggestions but I would use matt acrylic varnish. Dulux do a very hard finish water based varnish that will seal the wood well but not discolour it. Wax will be useless for a table top as it will show rings from hot cups etc.

I'm with DWD here. Wax is no good for a table where hot cups will stand and oil will darken the timber too much. The Dulux stuff is called Diamond Glaze although Rustin's and Ronseal both do a water-based acrylic flooring lacquer as well which work in a similar way

Scrit