Finish for aquarium stand ?

Suggest Fuhr 255 urethane. WB, non -yellowing and several coats in one day. JG

George Pontis wrote:

> What would make an attractive finish for an aquarium stand in white maple trim and
> plywood veneer ?
>
> I wouldn't mind a slight red/orange tint but am hoping for something close to
> natural. I used an oil-modified polyurethane on the inside of the cabinet, which
> is also subject to getting wet from time to time. It is probably bulletproof, but
> the tint is much too yellow for the outside. Perhaps a water based lacquer ?
>
> Obviously the finish has to be very tolerant of water, and needs to seal the wood
> and joints well. Otherwise it is a piece of furniture and does not need any great
> toughness or wear resistance.
>
> I could spray any water-based finishes but would have to wipe or brush anything
> that's not water-based. Something that does not require great skill to apply and
> dries within a day ...

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 11:25:02 -0800, George Pontis
<[email protected]> wrote:

>What would make an attractive finish for an aquarium stand in white maple trim and
>plywood veneer ?
>
>I wouldn't mind a slight red/orange tint but am hoping for something close to
>natural. I used an oil-modified polyurethane on the inside of the cabinet, which
>is also subject to getting wet from time to time. It is probably bulletproof, but
>the tint is much too yellow for the outside. Perhaps a water based lacquer ?

Water based poly, if you want a water clear finish.

Barry