Spar marine varnish, polyurethane or ???

[Joe R]

My 44 yo bench top, made while in AF, has been sanded. Was going to paint again but with putting together the reloading bunker for what I hope is the last time, am considering alternatives.

I have two solid core doors in place on drawer stacks with one in reasonably nice shape, the other a bit less attractive. What I have for the old 3/4" plywood bench top is a nice sheet of cab't grade 3/4", raw.

Just looking for durability for my "dream bunker". I am a function, not form kinda guy. Ease of application is a desired bonus. Suggestions please.

I just made a working surface for my "armory" and when it came to surface finish I took the lazy way out. I bought some 18" stick-on linoleum tiles from HD and call it finished. Here it is:



If you later don't like them, they are easy to peel off.

 

[Beau]

I have two solid core doors in place on drawer stacks with one in reasonably nice shape, the other a bit less attractive. What I have for the old 3/4" plywood bench top is a nice sheet of cab't grade 3/4", raw.
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I'd find some oil-based paint. It's hard to beat for durability and chemical resistance.