Best Product to Finish New Wood

[Silverback1]

Thanks for all the input. I've decided on the polycrylic. I've put 3 coats on the bottom and I'm on my 3rd coat so far on the top. I'll keep going for a few more. It already looks great. So many excellent posts, each with a valuable piece-- if not for this project then one down the line. To answer some of the unclear variables, the wood is 3/4" plywood #1. It will not intentionally be used as a cutting board. That's why I want to seal/harden the surfaces. We originally looked into butcher block but the weight (not to mention cost) was a deal-breaker. Thanks again to all who contributed. This turned into a valuable reference thread.

[rmkrum]

Seal the edges in the back and around cutouts like the sink, etc heavily as well.

You will find it is quite durable when it's fully cured. Give it a week or more to get nice and hard.

Pictures when you have it done, or it doesn't count😀


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[OTRA15]

Thanks for the update Silverback1, you are off to a good start. The poly is an excellent choice with the birch ply, bet it looks great! As you probably already know, the poly is available in a variety of surface finishes, and the matte or low lustre might wear/look better over time, compared to the gloss or semi-gloss. You can usually switch on the final coat (within the same brand) but you might have to sand/scuff more carefully [lightly] between coats. [edit -- as has been mentioned already]

Good advice by rmkrum to seal all cut edges, especially at the sink cutout.

Yes -- photos please when you have a chance!

Happy Trails,

Peter