I ve seen a few bar tops maintained with yearly coats of waterlox.
Best finish for bar top.
Even after drying this product still looks wet.
Rust oleum 200241h water based polyurethane satin finish.
My top 4 picks.
Check for this on your test block.
Right behind conversion varnish in durability is catalyzed lacquer both one part and two part.
Give the bar top a very natural looking finish while imparting a great deal more protection than what you would receive from an oil alone.
The contrast between the bar top and the parts sustaining it make the whole thing stand out.
So my suggestion would be to try to achieve the best of both worlds.
It is significantly more durable than water based polyurethane for bar tops and restaurant tables because alcohol spills and the chemicals used for cleaning will soften water based polyurethane.
This product is the best bar top epoxy resin if you need a formula with a head turning mirror like finish on your bar tops kitchen tables and counters.
Rtg bar table top epoxy resin for bars countertops furniture and tables.
Conversion varnish is a poor choice for a bar top.
Wood countertop and bar top maintenance and care with durata finish.
Durata permanent waterproof food safe bar top and wood countertop finish.
2k urethane is the best.
General finishes water based high performance urethane topcoat.
Because there is so much oil in the mix you would have to put on about 4 or 5 coats before you really start to get an appreciable film.
Table top bar top epoxy resin ultra clear uv resistant finish 1 gallon kit self leveling perfect for diy epoxy counter tops tabletops bars table top 4 6 out of 5 stars 1 335 63 99 63.
Things to consider when choosing the polyurethane for table top.
Minwax 60910000 wipe on poly finish clear.
For a brushed on finish oil based polyurethane is best.
The end grain of wood soaks up finishes and often turns much darker than the face grain.
Some people like epoxy system 3 mirror coat.
The film thickness is minimal regardless of the durability.
This one is truly special.
Polished all metal bar top.
There are a few products on the market today that contain oil and varnish together like watco danish oil.
If you get an ugly result pretreat the end grain with a dose of finish that will limit absorption wood conditioner sanding sealer shellac or polyurethane thinned 50 percent.
Zar 34512 semi gloss aqua water based polyurethane.
About durata the best commercial and residential wood countertop finish.