Tim Inman If you are really going to do actual work on that workbench top then it won t look pretty very long. Varnish will probably offer the longest most durable life. If there is some factory applied finish on the workbench the wipe on finishes would do better if you sanded off any film applied finish first if you detect one on the bench.

It puts a thin protective film down that will help keep glue paint and other gunk from sticking to the workbench top.

Woodworking It is less slippery takes all sorts of abuse and best of all can be easily cleaned and resurfaced when needed. Rob Johnstone I would recommend a drying oil finish something like a Watco Danish oil. A workbench as its name implies is to work on and frankly the best surface to work on is raw wood. 9 No Fancy Finishes When finishing a workbench less is more. In my own case I built my current benchtop more than 35 years ago. Let it cure completely.

Michael Dresdner I ll be happy to tell you how to do a gloss finish on your bench but that still leaves me wondering why. General Finishes Gel Topcoat Satin The above products are for going on bare wood. You can finish the other surfaces of your bench however you like with whatever finish you prefer. And a film finish will crack when struck by a hammer or dead-blow mallet. A shiny film finish allows your work to scoot all over the bench. Choose a finish that is easy to apply offers some protection and doesn t build up a thick film.

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