Finish question

glynf · 2022-07-21 16:20:37

Hi, I'm building a wall hung unit for my bathroom to hold a surface sink, using 20nmm Walnut. I normally use hard wax oil (osmo) for solid wood stuff, I doubt it is the best option for this-even with an extractor the room gets a lot of moisture. What would be a good finish to use to protect it? Would several coats of…

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Hi, I'm building a wall hung unit for my bathroom to hold a surface sink, using 20nmm Walnut. I normally use hard wax oil (osmo) for solid wood stuff, I doubt it is the best option for this-even with an extractor the room gets a lot of moisture. What would be a good finish to use to protect it? Would several coats of Polyurethane work, if so is the stuff in spray cans OK or is it better applied with a brush? I went with 4mm hardened frosted glass for the two doors, so not too concerned about wood movement there, more so the top surface on which the sink sits on.

TIA.

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#3 22-07-2022 08:39PM

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119370988#Comment_119370988

Great stuff, will have a look at getting some.

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