I am using a antique french provencial dresser for the base of a vessel sink in my bath. What type of of product would be good for waterproofing, scratch resistant, and will not change the color of the wood? I live in Portland, Oregon so if you know of dealer that would be great too.
Thanks!
2007-02-24 09:30:18 · 4 answers · asked by pdxrealtor77 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Well, it depends on what sealer is already on the wood. If it is an oil-based sealer, you'll need to use an oil-based sealer coating. You can get this at any paint store. It'll waterproof your wood pretty much and will protect against scratches. I do however suggest that you coat the entire surface, not just the top. Use a clear sealer so the color stays the same.
But just a thought.... have you thought about going to a stone mason or wherever they sell marble. If your dresser is small enough, you can get a remnant for a relatively good price and have a marble top made for it....
Sounds like you're gonna have a nice bathroon...!
2007-02-24 09:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by The ReDesign Diva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antique Dresser Sink
2016-11-07 08:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a good quality polyurethane that is not easy water cleanup. Because if you use that like in Walmart it comes with a bluish label it says easy water cleanup, that stuff looks nice but does not stay on very well, it will start to peel. Use the one that it is no water cleanup and waterproof..., it will last a long time and stay looking good. Do several coats, but let it dry completely before adding a second coat. Sit a fan in front of it to speed up the drying. Once you touch it if it feels hard and smooth, it's pretty dry but if it feels kinda tacky/sticky it's not dry. Firstly.... You might want to remove the original with (paint/varnish remover) coat if it's in bad shape with lots of cracks in it. If it looks nice and smooth and doesn't look yellowing go ahead and put a fresh coat over it. But let it dry good,.before adding a second coat. Good Luck! You should have a very pretty piece of furniture to show off.
2007-02-24 10:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's sad, really. This is what our world is coming to. People need to get their butts off the computer for a while. I guess I'm one to talk, because I'm on mine a lot; nonetheless, I write things every day: I take handwritten notes in class, I write out essays and then type them (teachers don't accept handwritten essays these days), I write in a journal (NOT a blog). The world is trying to be more high-tech, and it's ruining itself.
2016-03-16 00:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that a regular, but high quality polyurethane would be what you need...and several coats. Some brands are gauranteed not to "yellow" so just read the directions/warranty real good. (Take your glasses with you if you're over 40, because they are tiny;)
Good Luck~I bet it will be an eye catcher;)
2007-02-24 09:38:20 · answer #5 · answered by kandl722 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋