anyone know what material is used to cover table collage table tops, it looks like REALLY thick polyurethane?

Answer 1

Certainly Poly is one method, and it is sold in formulations stated to remain CLEAR. To some degree the CLEAR depends on the substance one uses, but too, on the substance of what the coat is applied to.

Some "Clear" coats, IE: Varnishes, might Leach any stain color from a Wooden top if in fact it had been stained first. AND/or cause some changes in the ITEMS you want to seal.

Just my opinion, but in fabricating such a table, I'd be more inclined to use 1/2 inch glass.

Answer 2

Hi, First, for all painting related questions you should contact a "Professional" paint store like Sherman Williams or Benjamin Moore etc. the people who work there deal with paint and painters questions specifically and will be happy to help you. The folks at home improvement warehouse stores like Lowe's and Home Depot although well meaning don't really know all there is to know about the specific trades. Now to answer your question. Polyurethane sealer is primarily used to seal bare wood, not to use over latex paint. Assuming the table was already painted and/or finished in some way and you are just Re-painting it... If this is the case the paint you have should be fine. be sure to prep the surface well. Give a light sanding and use a rag to wipe off all the dust. Prime any areas where bare wood is showing through. Then apply the paint with a thin even coat. (most paint jobs require (2) coats to cover evenly) Let paint dry completely between coats. If you want a really shiny finished look you may want to use oil based paint or a high gloss latex. If the table is raw bare wood and you want to paint it, make sure you prime the entire thing first. I hope this helps. Andy

Answer 3

when I've done projects in the past..to decorate a table with a collage..I've used a product called liquid laminate..you can find this product in most craft stores..and WalMart..usually has a couple bottles on their shelves..it works great..and I still have a table I made my Dad..more than ten years ago..and everything still looks great..its a great product..that would be my best advice on what to use on wood..or any material for that matter..

Answer 4

Here's a how-to link with complete instructions and materials you will need. There are several brands - your best bet is to ask a salesclerk for help or do another search under Yahoo Answers.
http://www.fiberglassflorida.com/howto/epoxytabletopresin.htm

Also, I would experiment a bit with a smaller project. It DOES take a little practice!

Answer 5

Polyurethane applied coat after coat up to two dozen times and after the final coat is cured you use steel wool to create the glass like surface you desire

Answer 6

I think you are looking for a product made by Famowood called "Glaze Coat High build epoxy coating"
It is a two part, Clear epoxy that is usually poured on, so you get a really thick coat...

Answer 7

Wouldn't hot pans and plates melt thru? Maybe get the cut to fit glass overlay. /custom fitted to that table. Remember to order smooth edges!

Answer 8

Probably plexiglass. I worked at a hardware store and we used it on our office desks. We could put information on paper and what-not under the plexi-glass and still have a clean work service