Thread: Which Finish?

Hi there

I am building a corner unit for my wife, which will stand about waste hight, out of Lilac.

For a previous coffee table I finished it with KraftKote, which is a two part high gloss epoxy. I really like the finish of this as it really brings out and contrasts the grain in the lilac, amd makes it look spectacular.

For a recent badge display table I made for her, I used F&W gloss, which I am completely not happy with, as it does not contrast the grain.

Unfortunately the KraftKote is too expensive and too difficult to use over a large surface. My question is this:

What finish can I use that will bring out the contrasts in the grain, that is of at least a medium gloss, and that an amateur like me can apply. (Note, that I have trouble getting a shine on my shoes - I'm that bad!).

Time and effort are not a concern, but the coverage is about two metres square so I will need to be able to apply a constant finish - i.e. not patchy.

Any advice?

regards

Wongdai