This is so far off topic...

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Mike Koewler

....that I ought to be barred from posting.

But, I suspect some of you have a life outside of DTP and maybe have run
across this before.

I'm building a cabinet top, using some pine wood with a real distinct
grain. I plan on using polyurethane to cover it, but I need something
that will be easier to clean grease and food spills from. I was thinking
of fiberglass, as it is resistant to most things (I'm not worried about
slicing tomatoes on the counter, I have a cutting board for that). But I
haven't been able to find anything on the web or by calling stores about
using fiberglass resin and hardener without using matting - which would
hide the grain. I have also thought about glass and Plexiglas as a
covering, but there is no way to vacuum seal them so they do not discolor.

Has anyone worked with fiberglass and found a way to apply it over pine
lumber that has been coated with a varnish or polyurethane coating?

Mike
 
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JoAnn Paules [MSFT MVP]

Keith suggests looking into epoxy polyurethane. (Don't ask me any questions,
I'm only the messenger.)
 
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Rob Giordano \(Crash Gordon®\)

It would probably work if you sanded the old stuff off first...do a test first.
Fiberglass resin would be nasty while working with it inside. I've built a couple of surfboards in my day out in the garage and lemme tell ya...sheesh..the fumes will get you swacked.
 
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Mike Koewler

JoAnn,

I love the way it sounds, but a google search doesn't turn up any epoxy
polyurethanes that are clear. If Keith knows of a brand, can he (you)
e-mail me. Except for the coloring, it sounds perfect.

Mike
 
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JoAnn Paules [MSFT MVP]

I'll ask him tomorrow - he just went to bed. I kind of doubt that he would
know a brand and he did mention something about not knowing if it comes in
clear. Maybe you could e-mail some of the manufacturers and ask them?
 
M

Mike Koewler

Rob,

I've worked with fiberglass before. One time during the Super Bowl. I
lit candles in the bathroom and though they burned very brightly, they
pretty much killed the smell and fumes. I do not recommend using it in
enclosed places without ventilation - it's on par with using the cleaner
and glue necessary to install PVC sewer lines in a confined space.

As far as sanding things down, the wood is virgin pine - nothing on it,
at all. Though I do intend on putting a filler between the boards, since
they do not perfectly align side to side.

Mike
 
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Oziebill

Although I'm in Oz, clear poly finishes are popular here as well and one
overseas brand that comes to mind is Cabot. There are three finishes used
here - ranging from a high gloss to a satin finish. Brings pine up to a
rich colour without any stain. They have a website in US. Might be worth a
look. www.cabotstain.com

HTH


: JoAnn,
:
: I love the way it sounds, but a google search doesn't turn up any epoxy
: polyurethanes that are clear. If Keith knows of a brand, can he (you)
: e-mail me. Except for the coloring, it sounds perfect.
:
: Mike
:
: JoAnn Paules [MSFT MVP] wrote:
: > Keith suggests looking into epoxy polyurethane. (Don't ask me any
questions,
: > I'm only the messenger.)
: >
 
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