I wonder if I chose the wrong finish?

[D.W.]

Thanks D.W.
Seems like I might need to bite the bullet and do what you suggest.
Always learning, huh.
I have a household of girls and standing water is a given.
I note that UBeaut have a dewax shellac.
What is your favourite urethane? I'll want a satin finish - not a fan of gloss timber.
I'll still do the comparison between Osmo and Fiddles because I'm curious and like hardwax oils.
Scott

I don't generally use commercial urethanes, but rather crosslinked water based spray stuff if I need kind of high volume something or other that will be water resistant.

Any decent urethane finish that's specified to have high water and solvent resistance should be fine, though, and show no evidence of water contact other than minerals left behind - those that were in the water to start with.

You can get them in satin with flatteners without issue. Last year, I used a (solvent based) floor urethane that reviewers said has good durability and it was also satin - it looks good, is completely indifferent about water, and doesn't scratch easily. I'd use it without reservation on furniture if I used brush urethanes often - but it has suffered from VOC rules a little bit (more of a nuisance to apply - after the new solvents flash off, the result is good, though).

[scottbr]

Thanks for responding, DW.

What was the floor urethane you used?

I went to Bunnings on the weekend and had a ponder.

I saw the Feast Watson wipe on poly, but that sounds too easy.

Scott

[ubeaut]

Hard Shellac Ideal for any surfaces that needs protection from alcohol, water, heat, etc. Dewaxed white (bleached) Shellac with an added hardener.

When fully crosslinked it's about as tough as melamine bench top. Should look way better than the poly and be more durable.

Should go over the oil ok, (shellac has the ability to go over almost any surface) however, no guarantee as to what may happen down the track. Shouldn't be any problems but... You're getting well into unknown territory here.

Hope this is of some help.

Cheers - Neil

[scottbr]

I'll buy some today, Neil.

I already have some U-Beaut dewax so I can add this to my collection.

I've never really used shellac, so it's about time.

And yes, I know I am heading deep into into unknown territory.

Thanks, Scott