What kind of paint would be best for painting a round kitchen table?

Question

The veneer table top has been sanded and primed. I need a durable painted surface that will be used daily. What should I use as a top coat over the painted surface. I would prefer to use some type of latex products.

Thank you very much.

Alice Hapner/alicehapner@comcast.net

Nancy Turner · Answer

The best top coat would be some type of polyurethane. I have a dining room table that was refinished by my father in the maybe late seventies. He used multiple coats of polyurethane and it is still like brand new and only requires a damp cloth or sponge and wiping it dry with a soft cloth to clean it. He didn't paint it, he refinished it (it was his mothers dining room table) because he wanted it to look original, so I can't advise you on a paint to use.

Jewellmartin · Answer

Have you thought about a Unicorn SPiT treatment? You would have an entirely original tabletop, but you could paint the legs and base a neutral or coordinating color. Add two or more coats of an oil-based sealer and you can make the tabletop as durable as you wish. ☺️