Bruce Navin
12-13-2010, 2:16 PM
I am planning on building a table for my finished basement-I may do the same for a bar top- it will be constructed of dark walnut, and I wanted to accent the work with curly maple inlay near the border of the table top and possibly a square bookmatched set in the center.
In order to bring out the natural beauty of the contrasting wood species (in other words-no staining); I thought a simple finish of boiled linseed or tung oil would be aesthetically pleasing. I want to achieve a wet look. I thought I would then apply several coats of shellac. But I wonder if a urethane would be better over the oil. I expect to see spillage of adult and other beverages, wet glasses without coasters, etc. Any recommendations regarding the best method to have the beauty of the two woods really "pop" while still having a durable finish? Thank you.
In order to bring out the natural beauty of the contrasting wood species (in other words-no staining); I thought a simple finish of boiled linseed or tung oil would be aesthetically pleasing. I want to achieve a wet look. I thought I would then apply several coats of shellac. But I wonder if a urethane would be better over the oil. I expect to see spillage of adult and other beverages, wet glasses without coasters, etc. Any recommendations regarding the best method to have the beauty of the two woods really "pop" while still having a durable finish? Thank you.