Paint And Polyurethane Countertops. If the countertop is worn out and you are just looking for something which will do temporarily, a two part urethane enamel or epoxy enamel might work. How to Apply Polyurethane Over Paint-Easiest Method!
Whether epoxy or poly urethane is going to be the best sealant for the countertop finish you want, may best be determined with a test. I bought a small can of poly and with a ripped up piece of t-shirt I used my fingers to go over my countertop. They can be thermosetting or thermoplastic, rigid and hard or flexible and soft.
Varnishes all consist of resins, some of which have been modified with drying oils, dissolved in a solvent.
Be sure to get in the corners and on the top ledge of the back of.
Wipe away and dust with a tack cloth. The countertop was in decent shape, but we wanted a more contemporary look. Polyurethane is typically hard, durable and glossy, and it is these qualities that make a finish vulnerable to chips and flaking.