Two Pack clear

[ynotTony]

Hi guys,
I'm new to this forum so hello.
I have a solid timber vanity with a basin on top of it like that new modern look. Has anyone got a recommendation a clear varnish that is very resistant to water.... its not going to be flooded but you know water will get on the timber sometimes and i don't want it to last 6 months then rot.
I was told i could get some marine grade two pack varnish for this but where? (i'm in melbourne)
oh and whats teh best way to put it on? brush?
Thanks.

[bobsreturn2003]

try eppicraft its a marine varnish . ships chandlery / boat shop . prepare as recomended ,and use in a well ventilated area. you can also use some floor finishes . cheers bob

[PuppyPaw]

boat bits might have what you want, not too sure though

http://www.boatbits.com.au

there online shop is down right now so I cant look!

[ynotTony]

cheers guys..... i might use floor varnish that's maybe the best way to go..very durable and i'm sure it will withstand some water for sure.

Thanks guys.

[johnc]

Watyl have a two pack (7008 I think) which I've used some time ago on a bathrom vanity and been very happy with its lasting power.

John.

[strangerep]

I have a solid timber vanity with a basin on top of it like that new modern look. Has anyone got a recommendation a clear varnish that is very resistant to water.... its not going to be flooded but you know water will get on the timber sometimes and i don't want it to last 6 months then rot.

Do you know what species of timber it is? (Hard to believe it would
rot in 6 months.) More likely the water will just penetrate the coating
and start making the underlying timber look crappy.

I was told i could get some marine grade two pack varnish for this
but where? (i'm in melbourne)

I've been experimenting with 2-pack "Everdure" by International.
I got it from Whitworths (a marine specialist). It's rated for below
waterline use on boats - provided it's applied correctly. On its own,
it gives a reasonably glossy finish, but you can put other International
products on top (e.g: "Perfection" 2-pack varnish, or "Schooner Tropical"
single-pack varnish).

oh and whats the best way to put it on? brush?

Depends whether you want reasonable quality from an easy job,
or absolute top quality, no matter how difficult. If the former,
I've found that applying Everdure from a short-nap roller
(lint-free and rated for varnish!) is fair value for money+effort.
A foam brush is also not too bad. Whitworths sell suitable rollers
cheaply enough for one-job-then-dispose. (Most rollers from
ordinary hardware stores will fail if used for Everdure.)