Any Wood Workers Out There?

GARRETT · Post by **GARRETT** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:30 am

I need to know if I can apply Varathane to ceramic tile. I have a kitchen table that has a tile inset and I would like to seal the whole table, wood and tile together. I know Varathane works on wood but would it adhere to tile or would it bubble/peel? Has anyone ever tried it?

SYT_YYZ · Post by **SYT_YYZ** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:46 am

call home depot

since so far none of us knows....

just a suggestion.....

sam

GARRETT · Post by **GARRETT** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:04 am

Thanks man. That's plan "B". I just thought there are some pretty diverse people here, someone might know. It's only been 40 minutes.

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:11 am

Generally speaking, you shouldn't need to seal ceramic tile. The glaze supposedly is the seal.

Honestly I don't think I'd use varathane on the grout either, there are grout sealers out there. Unless it specifies on the label, why take a chance?

I've found this website to be very useful if you ever have questions on anything home reno/ hobby related:

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jimmyjazz · Post by **jimmyjazz** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 1:04 pm

yea flybabe is right, but if you are trying to make one smooth surface there is a clear epoxy I used at a bar years ago. It can be spread on from1/8" to several inches thick, this is what we did painted the wood a dark blue then poured this product on and but little plastic fish in it looked like water,it dries with an acrylic like finish almost like you poured plexi glass. I can't remember the name, if I do I'll PM you

GARRETT · Post by **GARRETT** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 6:58 pm

JJ,
That sounds like exactly what I'm looking for! Let me know if you think of it. Thanks to everyone else for their input, it's appreciated.

Brewguy · Post by **Brewguy** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:06 pm

I'd have to agree with Flybabe - I wouldn't apply that sort of a finish (varathane, lacquer etc) to tile or grout.

For that thick epoxy gel finsh that jimmyjazz was talking about, check out Lee Valley. It's not too hard to work with - but can be expensive (depending on the thickness). The kit from Lee Valley is approx $45 for 1 litre (9 sq ft coverage). If yours is a smaller project, I have seen smaller bottles of this stuff in Walmart, Canadian Tire etc.

Just one other word of advice - its more or less permenant. There is very little chance of removing it and still keeping the piece of furnature intact.

Driving Rain · Post by **Driving Rain** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:24 pm

I thought this tread was going to be about erections. Silly me