Hello, new to the forum so this is my first post.
I am currently building a 3 metre computer desk which will be finished with a birch plywood (BB Grade) top. Before I actually fit the top I want to get it cut and the finish done, then I will just place it on top of the 12.5mm MDF base I have currently in place.
Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good durable (spillage proof) finish? I was originally going to dye/stain it in a brown/black colour but I think this may look a bit patchy and cover up the grain. Current train of thought is to finish it in a more natural slightly darkened colour instead.
Could anyone recommend a good varnish/oil and if you would suggest a sanding sealer first? I have some Danish Oil already so I am going to see how that takes to an offcut this weekend.
Also, as the desk is 3.2m and the longest sheet of Birch ply I could get was 2.4, there will be a join at 1.6m. Any advice on hiding this? I appreciate it will be difficult due to the differences in the grain across the two sheets, just wondering if anyone has any tricks on hiding it?
Thanks
I am currently building a 3 metre computer desk which will be finished with a birch plywood (BB Grade) top. Before I actually fit the top I want to get it cut and the finish done, then I will just place it on top of the 12.5mm MDF base I have currently in place.
Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good durable (spillage proof) finish? I was originally going to dye/stain it in a brown/black colour but I think this may look a bit patchy and cover up the grain. Current train of thought is to finish it in a more natural slightly darkened colour instead.
Could anyone recommend a good varnish/oil and if you would suggest a sanding sealer first? I have some Danish Oil already so I am going to see how that takes to an offcut this weekend.
Also, as the desk is 3.2m and the longest sheet of Birch ply I could get was 2.4, there will be a join at 1.6m. Any advice on hiding this? I appreciate it will be difficult due to the differences in the grain across the two sheets, just wondering if anyone has any tricks on hiding it?
Thanks