I am renovating a main bathroom and have selected a sideboard made of unfinished reclaimed wood to be used as the vanity. I need to know what sort of sealant that I can use that will protect the natural wood from the water as it will house the vessel sink.
I would prefer a matte finish, what would you suggest?
"I would suggest either a polyurethane or a waterborne urethane. The polyurethane is solvent based and will provide the hardest finish and makes the wood look a bit richer as it ads that yellow hue that you see on wood finished with an oil based product.
The waterborne is almost as tough these days, dries a lot faster but does not give you the same richness and depth as the solvent based product-it is a much clearer finish. At our stores we have examples of both to compare the finish. They are both available in a Satin sheen which would be quite a low sheen but still very durable. The only matte finish available would be a traditional oil based varnish (which will become increasingly hard to find) but i think you will find the satin finish flat enough."
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