Asked on Nov 11, 2019

How well does polyurethane hold up when used in the kitchen?

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I want to refinish my countertops and backsplash and all the ideas in the crafty-sphere say to pain then use polyurethane as a top coat. Some even say to use urethane recommended for floors. My concern is the exposure to heat from the stove and anything set on it. Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks!

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Teach_manners
on Nov 11, 2019

I don't know about kitchen counters, but if water is left on my floor, ( ice cubes i didn't see), the poly turned white and it took over 3 weeks to dry. It did become clear again, thank goodness.

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Debi53
on Nov 11, 2019

You can't put hot items directly on the countertop. You will burn it.

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- Leslie Smith
  on Nov 11, 2019
  
  Thanks! Do you think steam/heat from the stove would damage the backsplash?
  
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Kathy Gunter Law
on Nov 11, 2019

I've never seen on countertops or backsplash but have seen on kitchen cabinets which are near same heat with great success.

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Megan
on Nov 12, 2019

Hey Leslie!! Check into epoxy for your countertop resurfacing! I did this to ours using stonecoat countertops epoxy. They have TONS of youtube tutorial videos. And Epoxy is much more durable.

Here is a post on how to faux marble with epoxy your countertops.

https://letspaintfurniture.com/how-to-resurface-kitchen-countertops/

Here is stonecoat countertops youtube video tutorials!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYSouVgnpkqDbdG2hY2W5w

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