Conversion varnish is a poor choice for a bar top.
Best finish for bar top.
This one is truly special.
The film thickness is minimal regardless of the durability.
For a brushed on finish oil based polyurethane is best.
Durata finish is significantly harder than tung oil urethanes and.
Metal is a very hard material to work with and such amazing detailing requires time dedication and skill.
Minwax 60910000 wipe on poly finish clear.
General finishes water based high performance urethane topcoat.
Wood countertop and bar top maintenance and care with durata finish.
Rust oleum 200241h water based polyurethane satin finish.
Give the bar top a very natural looking finish while imparting a great deal more protection than what you would receive from an oil alone.
There are a few products on the market today that contain oil and varnish together like watco danish oil.
So my suggestion would be to try to achieve the best of both worlds.
It is significantly more durable than water based polyurethane for bar tops and restaurant tables because alcohol spills and the chemicals used for cleaning will soften water based polyurethane.
The contrast between the bar top and the parts sustaining it make the whole thing stand out.
2k urethane is the best.
Because there is so much oil in the mix you would have to put on about 4 or 5 coats before you really start to get an appreciable film.
Zar 34512 semi gloss aqua water based polyurethane.
Polished all metal bar top.
About durata the best commercial and residential wood countertop finish.
Table top bar top epoxy resin ultra clear uv resistant finish 1 gallon kit self leveling perfect for diy epoxy counter tops tabletops bars table top 4 6 out of 5 stars 1 335 63 99 63.
I ve seen a few bar tops maintained with yearly coats of waterlox.
Things to consider when choosing the polyurethane for table top.
Check for this on your test block.
Even after drying this product still looks wet.
If you get an ugly result pretreat the end grain with a dose of finish that will limit absorption wood conditioner sanding sealer shellac or polyurethane thinned 50 percent.
This product is the best bar top epoxy resin if you need a formula with a head turning mirror like finish on your bar tops kitchen tables and counters.
Right behind conversion varnish in durability is catalyzed lacquer both one part and two part.
Some people like epoxy system 3 mirror coat.
For a sprayed on finish in a non industrial setting the best is conversion varnish which also comes in two parts for you to mix before spraying.
The end grain of wood soaks up finishes and often turns much darker than the face grain.