Zing
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I need to do this again. I've tried Epiphanes with 7 coats and that didn't ultimately work too well. Then I got determined and sanded it off and coated the ply and veneer with 3 coats of epoxy before multiple coats of Epiphanes, 1 coat added a year. It just didn't last long before moisture got in and damaged first the varnish, then ultimately stains or lifts the veneer. Maybe 2 -3 years last time before some deterioration. 6 years to unacceptable deterioration.
Is there a varnish or procedure that is totally waterproof and looks as good as Epiphanes? Would it be viable to make a table with veneer over fibreglass or plastic? Should I try a polyurethane varnish?
I realise I could cover it up with a weatherproof cover, but I'd rather not. Likewise I don't want to abandon varnished teak for natural teak or worse, something more industrial looking.
Is there a varnish or procedure that is totally waterproof and looks as good as Epiphanes? Would it be viable to make a table with veneer over fibreglass or plastic? Should I try a polyurethane varnish?
I realise I could cover it up with a weatherproof cover, but I'd rather not. Likewise I don't want to abandon varnished teak for natural teak or worse, something more industrial looking.