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Update: I finally tried a water based poly on a table top
I mean, everyone says oil based is the only way for a tough finish, but after using General Finishes water based poly on a maple table, the clarity and lack of smell was a game changer. It's been six months with zero yellowing. Has anyone else had a good long term result with water based on high use pieces?
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henderson.hayden7mo ago
That clarity and no yellowing is exactly why I switched, my kitchen table still looks new after two years.
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shane_carter7mo ago
Weird, mine started to get a little hazy after just a few months. Maybe it's the light in my room.
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jamiesullivan7mo ago
Yeah, some brands just hold up better. My old one yellowed in a year, but the new stuff has been fine.
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sagejackson5mo ago
Right, the "two years and still clear" part is the real kicker. That's what I'm after too. I think a lot of people just accept that plastic stuff is gonna turn gross after a while, but it doesn't have to be that way if you start with a good quality sheet. It's wild how much of a difference it makes for the whole look of a room, not just the table. Totally worth the little extra effort to find the ones that actually stay see-through.
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