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Teak vanity top finish ralft 08-03-2006
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on August 4, 2006, 11:49 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.

Not all varnish is polyurethane, but all urethane is varnish. Minwax
Helmsman is an example of a polyurethane spar varnish.



Posted by pipedown on August 5, 2006, 12:29 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.
>
> Not all varnish is polyurethane, but all urethane is varnish. Minwax
> Helmsman is an example of a polyurethane spar varnish.
>

I stand corrected, the traditional spar varnish is tung and linseed oil
modified by Phenolic resins. Didn't look deep enough to say the difference
between phenolic and urethane but when cured, both have similar appearance
and properties.



Posted by RicodJour on August 5, 2006, 1:13 am
ralft@hal-pc.org wrote:
> 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?

I'd go with something like a Watco Danish Oil or Teak Oil and apply a
few coats. Use wet/dry sandpaper when applying the first couple of
coats. The sanding dust will create a slurry with the oil and will
provide a super smooth finish with no appreciable build up. It's also
the easiest thing to repair.

R


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