Should I Finish A Wood Kitchen Table?

In most cases, you should definitely put some kind of finish on your wooden table. There are many reasons to do this, but most of it comes down to durability. Uncoated wood won’t last as long as wood that has been treated with a good surface finish. Not only that, but there are obvious advantages when it comes to the beauty of the wood.

In general, wood finishes can be classified as either clear-coats or stains. The main difference is that a clear-coat does not alter the color of the wood while a stain does. If desired, these two options can be combined for a mix of beauty and durability.

A good finish, whether a clear-coat or a stain, gives you a chance to lock out moisture and remove the risk of rot, mold, or mildew. Without water, none of these things can occur, and most finishes will block it very well. For a table, a good top-coating is even more essential because this surface will need to hold up against spills and other accidents.

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