Polished all metal bar top.
Best finish for bar top.
Check for this on your test block.
The end grain of wood soaks up finishes and often turns much darker than the face grain.
2k urethane is the best.
For a sprayed on finish in a non industrial setting the best is conversion varnish which also comes in two parts for you to mix before spraying.
Because there is so much oil in the mix you would have to put on about 4 or 5 coats before you really start to get an appreciable film.
Things to consider when choosing the polyurethane for table top.
Wood countertop and bar top maintenance and care with durata finish.
If you get an ugly result pretreat the end grain with a dose of finish that will limit absorption wood conditioner sanding sealer shellac or polyurethane thinned 50 percent.
Some people like epoxy system 3 mirror coat.
Zar 34512 semi gloss aqua water based polyurethane.
I ve seen a few bar tops maintained with yearly coats of waterlox.
General finishes water based high performance urethane topcoat.
Durata permanent waterproof food safe bar top and wood countertop finish.
Even after drying this product still looks wet.
For a brushed on finish oil based polyurethane is best.
Give the bar top a very natural looking finish while imparting a great deal more protection than what you would receive from an oil alone.
The contrast between the bar top and the parts sustaining it make the whole thing stand out.
My top 4 picks.
Rust oleum 200241h water based polyurethane satin finish.
Minwax 60910000 wipe on poly finish clear.
There are a few products on the market today that contain oil and varnish together like watco danish oil.
The film thickness is minimal regardless of the durability.
This product is the best bar top epoxy resin if you need a formula with a head turning mirror like finish on your bar tops kitchen tables and counters.
So my suggestion would be to try to achieve the best of both worlds.
Metal is a very hard material to work with and such amazing detailing requires time dedication and skill.
Table top bar top epoxy resin ultra clear uv resistant finish 1 gallon kit self leveling perfect for diy epoxy counter tops tabletops bars table top 4 6 out of 5 stars 1 335 63 99 63.
Right behind conversion varnish in durability is catalyzed lacquer both one part and two part.
It is significantly more durable than water based polyurethane for bar tops and restaurant tables because alcohol spills and the chemicals used for cleaning will soften water based polyurethane.
This one is truly special.
Rtg bar table top epoxy resin for bars countertops furniture and tables.