Okay, you finishing experts, what is the toughest, most durable finish for a dining table that can be applied at home (i.e., no spray booth).
Next on my "honey dew" list (Honey, do this; honey, do that), is a table with a baltic birch plywood top that will match other furniture in the same room. She wants a ring-resistant, watermark resistant finish. I had thought about conversion varnish but learned it's probably beyond my capabilities to apply. What about marine varnish? My gut tells me that the woodwork on boats has to stand up to heavy abuse, so why not? Is there a better option that I should know about?
TIA, Ian