I never liked water-based poly until last week

I always thought oil-based finishes were the only way for a tough top coat. Then my local guild had a talk on new air quality rules. They showed how water-based options have improved a lot. I tried it on a pine bench I was doing for a cafe. It dried so fast and didn't smell bad at all. The finish is holding up really well with heavy use. Now I'm telling everyone to give it a shot.

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caleb_thomas851mo ago

Less yellowing over time is a huge plus for furniture.

wood.avery1mo ago

Totally feel you on that, caleb_thomas85. My old desk yellowed so bad it looked like it got a sunburn.

carter.troy1mo ago

Sunburned desk is a perfect way to put it. Mine yellowed so bad I started telling people it was a rare banana wood finish. They didn't buy it, and now I'm stuck with a piece that looks as tired as I feel.