Bathroom vanity finish

[mick55]

Gday
Using tas blue gum as a top for a vanity unit.
Getting one of those on top sinks
from bunnings.
Obviously the surface can get wet.
Wasn't planning on stain.
Multiple poly layers?

Any advice pls

[graham.murfett]

G'day
I am about to try Osmo Top oil on a large kitchen benchtop for a customer, recommended by another member here.
The distributor also suggested Osmo Polyx Oil, as they are the same thing, but packaged differently.
Checkout the Osmo site.

[Arron]

I used Wattyl 7008 on our vanity built in 2006, and when we sold up in 2017 it looked as good as new. Only bathroom in the house so it was in constant use.

The only problem with it was a jar fell from a windowsill above and left two little impact marks. Being a poly of some type repair is difficult - probably.

Be careful of using products rated for kitchens in the bathroom. Bathrooms are a much harsher environment - you only need to look at the difference in performance of marble countertops in kitchens and bathrooms to understand that.

[mick55]

Thanks fellas..that's a couple to choose from
Mick

[igalic]

I used polyurethane for floors, was recommended that at PaintSpot. It doesn't show any signs of wear, and it gets wet all the time (we also have those on top sinks and they're pretty small so water splashes a lot).

Worth noting is that I first used normal poly but wiped it on in several coats. Probably not because of the poly but thin layers, it got damaged quickly and I needed to sand and re coat everything.

The floor poly is thicker and I brushed it on, no problems since then. I also use it in the shower (inside of time insert grate) and it's all good.

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[igalic]

*inside of tile insert grate

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[qwertyu]

Osmo wood protector followed by polyx or top oil seems to be really popular these days

[China]

Rustins Plastic coating

[lee.clapp]

Osmo polyx or Livos Kunos oil. With Osmo it's easiest to roll on using one of their 100mm rollers. Very thin coat is the answer. Believe it or not less is more with Osmo. Livos you can just use a rag, it's super easy to get a really nice finish.

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[mick55]

Thanks..looks like Osmo is the go.

[LGS]

You could also use Hard Burnishing Oil from Organoil. Bit of work, but the finish is beautiful and extremely resistant to water and heat. I have a dining table which was done 10 years ago approx. no scratch, heat or water marks at all. I have a person in NSW who did a large Kitchen area with it and she's delighted wit the finish. If you want, I can give you an easy method. PM me if you are interested. I have no connection with Organoil, just like a fine finish on our great Australian woods451789451788.451787

[mick55]

Wow.LGS looks great.
Thanks