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Teak vanity top finish ralft 08-03-2006
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Posted by on August 3, 2006, 3:33 pm
I am concerned with what to use for a water impervious finish of a teak
wooden top for a bathroom vanity. A paint specialistt suggested a
marine varnish. Another suggestion is to go with polyurethane. Is that
the same thing? Also, I am aware of using automotive clear coat as an
ultimate finish protector.
Any suggestions?


Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on August 3, 2006, 4:11 pm
Post this in rec.boats. Seriously - you'll get real answers, and quickly.

>I am concerned with what to use for a water impervious finish of a teak
> wooden top for a bathroom vanity. A paint specialistt suggested a
> marine varnish. Another suggestion is to go with polyurethane. Is that
> the same thing? Also, I am aware of using automotive clear coat as an
> ultimate finish protector.
> Any suggestions?
>



Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on August 3, 2006, 4:12 pm
rec.woodworking, too.

>I am concerned with what to use for a water impervious finish of a teak
> wooden top for a bathroom vanity. A paint specialistt suggested a
> marine varnish. Another suggestion is to go with polyurethane. Is that
> the same thing? Also, I am aware of using automotive clear coat as an
> ultimate finish protector.
> Any suggestions?
>



Posted by pipedown on August 3, 2006, 11:48 pm
Marine spar varnish is a type of high quality polyurethane. I think what
makes it superior in wet locations is that it stays slightly soft and thus
is less likely to crack over time and allow water to get to the wood. it
also tends to leave a thicker coating and definitely cost more.

Teak is so dense, you could actually leave it unfinished or just oiled with
vegetable, linseed or teak oil (can leave a residual smell for a few weeks
after treating though) or other furniture oil applied regularly. Might
consider leaving it unfinished for a few months and if you change your mind,
you can just sand it and apply the varnish but you can't go the other way.


>I am concerned with what to use for a water impervious finish of a teak
> wooden top for a bathroom vanity. A paint specialistt suggested a
> marine varnish. Another suggestion is to go with polyurethane. Is that
> the same thing? Also, I am aware of using automotive clear coat as an
> ultimate finish protector.
> Any suggestions?
>



Posted by dadiOH on August 4, 2006, 8:38 am
pipedown wrote:
> Marine spar varnish is a type of high quality polyurethane.

I suppose that spar varnish made with polyurethane exists but it isn't
normal.

Spar varnish is made with more oil than normal so it dries softer and
more flexible because it is meant for spars. And spars bend.

The merit of polyurethane lies in its hardness. Hardness and
flexibility are mutually exclusive.

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