07-03-2016, 01:29 PM
My table base is nearly done with only a cross brace and button holes to add. I'll be starting the finishing next week. I've decided to do any opaque finish over the hard maple legs and apron. My wife is wanting a light cream color, non distressed, to go with the natural walnut top. Of course I'll want a finish that's very durable. With two young kids, I'm also giving thought to how much stock I should put into a repairable finish as well.
My original thoughts were to use an acrylic enamel and then follow up with a waterborne clear coat for added protection. My only concerns with adding a clear coat over the enamel is the ability to repair any scratches easily. I'm probably putting too much thought into this but I have around 40-50 hours in this build so far and there's nothing worse than making a mistake this close to the finish line. Any thoughts or recommendations are welcome. I haven't committed to any products yet but I'll most likely lean towards a General Finishes or Sherwin Williams products. The SW store is close and their products are typically cheaper than GF's.....and since we all love pictures, here's a few. I do still need to add a cross brace perpendicular to the long aprons.
My original thoughts were to use an acrylic enamel and then follow up with a waterborne clear coat for added protection. My only concerns with adding a clear coat over the enamel is the ability to repair any scratches easily. I'm probably putting too much thought into this but I have around 40-50 hours in this build so far and there's nothing worse than making a mistake this close to the finish line. Any thoughts or recommendations are welcome. I haven't committed to any products yet but I'll most likely lean towards a General Finishes or Sherwin Williams products. The SW store is close and their products are typically cheaper than GF's.....and since we all love pictures, here's a few. I do still need to add a cross brace perpendicular to the long aprons.