Best Varnish For Bathroom Vanity
Varnish for bathroom vanity unit.
Varnish for bathroom vanity unit.
garyhun
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31,744 posts
200 months
Tuesday 8th December 2020
I've just purchased an oak vanity unit which will have a top mounted basin. I need to protect the top from water so need to select a relevant varnish.
Can anyone recommend one please, ideally with a matt finish?
Tuesday 8th December 2020
garyhun said:
I've just purchased an oak vanity unit which will have a top mounted basin. I need to protect the top from water so need to select a relevant varnish.
Can anyone recommend one please, ideally with a matt finish?
Yacht varnish.
garyhun
Original Poster
31,744 posts
200 months
Tuesday 8th December 2020
PositronicRay said:
garyhun said:
I've just purchased an oak vanity unit which will have a top mounted basin. I need to protect the top from water so need to select a relevant varnish.
Can anyone recommend one please, ideally with a matt finish?
Yacht varnish.
Doh - that does make sense 
Tuesday 8th December 2020
garyhun
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Tuesday 8th December 2020
Simpo Two said:
Thank you - not seen those before; every day is a school day.
garyhun
Original Poster
31,744 posts
200 months
Tuesday 8th December 2020
Is there a brand and/or product you guys would recommend?
Tuesday 8th December 2020
PositronicRay said:
garyhun said:
I've just purchased an oak vanity unit which will have a top mounted basin. I need to protect the top from water so need to select a relevant varnish.
Can anyone recommend one please, ideally with a matt finish?
Yacht varnish.
Deffo this, I have an oak cabinet with top mounted basin and gave the whole cabinet 2 good coats of yacht varnish,still looks as good as the dday it was installed (approx 4 years ago)
Tuesday 8th December 2020
garyhun said:
Is there a brand and/or product you guys would recommend?
Rustins works for me. I'd avoid cheap own-brand offerings.
garyhun
Original Poster
31,744 posts
200 months
Tuesday 8th December 2020
Simpo Two said:
garyhun said:
Is there a brand and/or product you guys would recommend?
Rustins works for me. I'd avoid cheap own-brand offerings.
Thanks! I've seen it online but was not sure.
Tuesday 8th December 2020
garyhun said:
Simpo Two said:
garyhun said:
Is there a brand and/or product you guys would recommend?
Rustins works for me. I'd avoid cheap own-brand offerings.
Thanks! I've seen it online but was not sure.
Sand the wood as smooth as you can get it and wipe the dust off with a rag dipped in meths (simply because meths dissolves grease and doesn't leave a residue)
Allow the first coat to dry hard - might take a few days. This is effectively a grain filler and primer. Then smooth with wet/dry paper, wipe clean again with a meths rag and apply the second coat. See what you think; you can always do a third coat to increase protection. Dodge your head around to catch the surface in the light to make sure it's as good as you can get it - watch for runs and smooth them out quickly.
If you get it right it will look almost as good as a sprayed finish.
garyhun
Original Poster
31,744 posts
200 months
Tuesday 8th December 2020
Simpo Two said:
garyhun said:
Simpo Two said:
garyhun said:
Is there a brand and/or product you guys would recommend?
Rustins works for me. I'd avoid cheap own-brand offerings.
Thanks! I've seen it online but was not sure.
Sand the wood as smooth as you can get it and wipe the dust off with a rag dipped in meths (simply because meths dissolves grease and doesn't leave a residue)
Allow the first coat to dry hard - might take a few days. This is effectively a grain filler and primer. Then smooth with wet/dry paper, wipe clean again with a meths rag and apply the second coat. See what you think; you can always do a third coat to increase protection. Dodge your head around to catch the surface in the light to make sure it's as good as you can get it - watch for runs and smooth them out quickly.
If you get it right it will look almost as good as a sprayed finish.
Tuesday 8th December 2020
This is mine, in case you are wondering the drawer is 'U' shaped so closes around the waste
garyhun
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31,744 posts
200 months
Tuesday 8th December 2020
Noice!
This is the one that turned up last night ....
My refurbishment is due for completion in early Feb so have time to get the varnish done.
Tuesday 8th December 2020
Les tonkinois yacht varnish
Used it on a walnut top for my bathroom vanity
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