Dresser conversion - Finish

[Steve Hayes]

Getting ready to convert a dresser into a bath vanity. What would be the best protection from water? Poly, spar varnish??? Thanks!!

[Jim Becker]

Any varnish will provide as much "protection" as you are going to get. Same goes for many of the acrylic-based water borne products. But spar varnish wouldn't be a good choice...it's very soft. Spars (which are parts of sailing vessels) need to bend and the finish on them, consequently, needs to bend.