Recommendations for desktop finish

Having only experience with Minwax poly. I'm looking for something else that I can finish my desk's top with. The wood is birch plywood and I want a surface that when dry will become hard and durable. Mostly to protect from water and writing on.

I went to eat at Olive Garden tonight and was looking at the table tops, whatever they used seemed fairly "thick" for a clear. Something similar would work well I think. If I can be picky something with a satin or semi-gloss finish.

Thanks,

Matt

As the old saying goes, "you can't get there from here".

That's why desk protectors exist.

Sooner or later, a ball point pen will engrave that beautiful wood desk top, if you don't use one.

Seal it with 3-5 coats of epoxy, allowing 2-3 days between coats before sanding lightly with 100 grit, then seal with some final coats of poly.

Wait 2-3 weeks to place in service complete with a desk protector.

Been to the movie, don't need the T-Shirt.

Lew

Probably a pourable epoxy. Google that term and you'll find a number of sources.

had to do some refinishing for a local Red Lobster and that is what the compeny head quarters recommended. also alot of schools are using the stuff on there gym floors. Since it has low fumes, drys fast, easy cleanup, and the chemicals used to strip it is less harse to the environment and health.

Roger