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Expert: - 5/13/2009


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I need to finish a bathroom cabinet I have made from Walnut vaneered mdf. Do you know of any good waterproof laquers (prefereably water based) or other products that I can use? The finish dosn't have to be shiny, I just want it to look good.

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Hi Piers
I am over in Canada and its impossible for me to tell you brand names in the UK.
But personally I would use nothing but an oil based poly in a bathroom environment.
This will not only look good it will protect the cabinet the best.
A satin sheen will not show finger marks as much as a shiny finish so you are going in the right direction in not wanting shiny.
Just go to your local hardware store or paint shop and ask for a good quality oil poly.
Regards
Eileen

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