How do I protect my 4x8 shop table?
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I have recently made a shop table with a 4x8 piece of plywood at the top. I have sanded it nicely, but want to put some kind of protection on as a cover. Oil or water based? Is there any product that will give a good strong surface with two or three coats?
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Oil based polyurethane
Tobi, we used Formica on our shop tables. It's relatively easy to put on and withstands all kinds of abuse. You can often get remnant rolls at a countertop shop.
two part EPOXY ... but anything work you do on a 'SHOP' table is a potential scratch, gouge, burn, to the surface.
water based polyurethane oil base yellows over time
Yes, you can use epoxy - which is bear to apply, but I'd use a few coats of good polyurethane. Make sure it drys thoroughly between coats. High gloss is stronger than flat.
I agree, high gloss epoxy, 3 coats.
I did mine with a high gloss enamel paint and it has held up beautifully.