I dislike poly acrylic.
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Poly is the easiest of finishes, is it an old can? Start with a fresh can, and pour in a little paint try and use a smooth foam roller, then drag a good brush lightly over it. 2 light coats is better than one thick uneven one. or get a spray can and hold far enough away, and lightly coat the table, again 2 light coats.
Polyurethane is probably one of the most durable finishes, I have a number of antiques my dad refinished back in the seventies, including my claw foot dining room table and chairs. They look like they were refinished yesterday.
hello Jill McClintic --- Have you tried the spray poly by minwax or krylon? With the spray you don't have to worry about brush strokes from the sealer https://www.google.com/search?q=is+there+a+spry+poly+acrylic+that+can+be+used+as+a+sealer&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS612US612&oq=is+there+a+spry+poly+acrylic+that+can+be+used+as+a+sealer&aqs=chrome..69i57.11306j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Thanks for asking HOMETALK if there be another product for sealing your kitchen table so you can elimiinate brush strokes and uneven poly layer :)
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The can is new : ( I have watched every utube video on tips. I think one time I even tried standing on my head (kidding). Thin coat ...sanding....waiting a day between all coats. At this point I think I am a Polyurethane flunkie. Poly verses Jill....Poly the winner. I thank you all so much for your time and answers...not sure what I will do now ...Varnish...can you varnish on paint? hmmmmm Have a blessed day and best regards.