Heat and scratch proof coating

[sharon4304]

Hi,

I am working with green wood making several different products looking for a clear gloss that is heat and scratch resistant for chopping boards and coasters and place mats. I am in Australia and have found wood working very rewarding and a personal pleasure at the final product. Would really like to hear from someone that can help with this problem. Was using white knights two pack but find it a pain was looking for an easier solution. Have also come into some palm wood and would like to know the best way to use this product if there is any.

[Ashley Cobb]

I find clear touch up paint you can buy at an auto parts store is pretty hard wearing, but for ultimate scratch resistance you're probably looking at a clear 2 part polyurethane resin I would think... HTH

[Master Splinter]

In order of decreasing hardness - epoxy resin, 2-pack poly, acrylic lacquer.

There endeth the heat/scratch resistant list.

Everything else will be more on the convenience list rather than the functional list.

That said, U-Beaut's cross linking hard shellac might be good, but I haven't personally tried it. It could be the right compromise for you!

[Robson Valley]

The methyl methacrylate resin used in fiberglass boats hulls, etc.
Where does that fit in the list?

[Ashley Cobb]

Similar to polyester/polyurethane resin