Brendon_t Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 For the walnut and curly end table build, I have decided that 2-3 coats of blo gives me the look of the wood that I'm looking for. Now being that I haven't finished with blo before, does it also require a top coat for protection or does the oil protect enough? The table will definitely have drinks set on it from time to time. Maybe just a coat of spar wipe on poly for the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Make sure theBLO has cured completely before you topcoat . Several thin layers of wipe on poly should be fine. Spar is usually meant for exterior and can be softer to cope with the weather changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Just read and the can does not have a recommended cure time. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Depending on temperature, it could take a while.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPCV_Woodworker Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I did an end table in BLO with no topcoat. It's about a year old, not a mark on it. That being said, coasters are always in use, and it lives in the home of a woodworker, so it is unusually well taken care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I like General Finises Arm-R-Seal for table tops. Spar is an outdoor coating. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 This is the classic tradeoff between protection and appearance. I'd be nervous about nothing other than oil - I don't consider that to afford much protection at all - but you should be able to get a pretty good "close to the wood finish" with some protection, with either an oil/varnish blend, or a light application of a wiping varnish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick A McQuay Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Oil on wood is like oil on your skin, how much protection does that give you. - Rick M, sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPCV_Woodworker Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 do you have kids? No... Good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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