I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for commercially, so I would
like to build a wood corner shelf for our large walk-in shower to hold
shampoo bottles, soap, etc.
I'll probably build it out of redwood or cedar scraps I have on hand, but
I'm curious what finish would be best to make it as water resistant as
possible?
It really won't see significant water exposure where it will be located.
Just occasional overspray and drips from shampoo bottles and whatnot.
Obviously, it needs to be easy to clean too.
Would oil based poly be adequate, or is there another finish that would be
better suited to the task?
Thanks,
Anthony
HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for commercially, so I would
> like to build a wood corner shelf for our large walk-in shower to hold
> shampoo bottles, soap, etc.
>
> I'll probably build it out of redwood or cedar scraps I have on hand, but
> I'm curious what finish would be best to make it as water resistant as
> possible?
>
> It really won't see significant water exposure where it will be located.
> Just occasional overspray and drips from shampoo bottles and whatnot.
> Obviously, it needs to be easy to clean too.
>
> Would oil based poly be adequate, or is there another finish that would be
> better suited to the task?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anthony
Anthony, There's marine varnish available at most home centers. It
held up well for 6 years on my sail boat.
I would probably use a Spar Varnish which is made for outdoor
aplications such as front doors. Or use a marine varnish.
I know you said redwood or cedar, both good for water resistance, but
you could go with Teak and not finish it at all!
HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for commercially, so I would
> like to build a wood corner shelf for our large walk-in shower to hold
> shampoo bottles, soap, etc.
>
> I'll probably build it out of redwood or cedar scraps I have on hand, but
> I'm curious what finish would be best to make it as water resistant as
> possible?
>
> It really won't see significant water exposure where it will be located.
> Just occasional overspray and drips from shampoo bottles and whatnot.
> Obviously, it needs to be easy to clean too.
>
> Would oil based poly be adequate, or is there another finish that would be
> better suited to the task?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anthony
Spar varnish - it works for boats.
"HerHusband" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for commercially, so I would
> like to build a wood corner shelf for our large walk-in shower to hold
> shampoo bottles, soap, etc.
>
> I'll probably build it out of redwood or cedar scraps I have on hand, but
> I'm curious what finish would be best to make it as water resistant as
> possible?
>
> It really won't see significant water exposure where it will be located.
> Just occasional overspray and drips from shampoo bottles and whatnot.
> Obviously, it needs to be easy to clean too.
>
> Would oil based poly be adequate, or is there another finish that would be
> better suited to the task?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Anthony
>