Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - pine counter top
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beezie50
08-19-05, 05:42 PM
want to use a piece of pine for a small kitchen countertop, it is soft pine, how do i seal it for using , can I stain and poly it,? what about when cooking
If I stain and poly it , will it affect using it for food preperation thaks
If I stain and poly it , will it affect using it for food preperation thaks
George
09-01-05, 07:32 AM
stain and poly will give you a food safe work surface. Check the poly can directions for curing time.
Be aware that the finish will not make the top more durable. As soft pine, it will be more subject to dents than other woods, regardless of finish.
Be aware that the finish will not make the top more durable. As soft pine, it will be more subject to dents than other woods, regardless of finish.
mako
09-02-05, 07:35 PM
George is dead on. Pine isn't a durable choice unless you want that "distressed" look in a hurry, lol. I wouldn't stain it, personally, b/c the eventual dings, scrapes, and dents may well show the natural color of the wood through the stain. Poly will work as well, and will slightly darken/amber the pine a bit, which I think is handsome.
If you can get your hands on some maple, specifically hard maple, now THERE's a nice countertop wood.
If you can get your hands on some maple, specifically hard maple, now THERE's a nice countertop wood.