not sure what finish to put on the wood for bathroom towel rack I am making.

Not a good idea to hang wet towels on wood, regardless of finish, expecting no reaction. If you’re gonna do it anyway, consider a wood that will hold up, like ipe, white oak, or cedar, without a finish.

-- Clint Searl.............We deserve what we tolerate

Bloodwood would hold up well in that application. I would use a spar varnish or polyurethane several coats of either.

-- Bruce

I would use General Finishes, Outdoor Oil.

-- Bondo Gaposis

Hay guys,

I made a walnut storage unit for our own bathroom about 2 years ago, and finished it with a standard ac lacquer. Haven’t had any problems with it (as of yet!!!).

Hope this helps.

Dave.

definitely want to close all the pours or mold and mildew will grow. I didn’t check you location but if you have any humidity it will start growing mold. I would close it up with polyurethane. The more it costs the more poly (plastic) there will be in the finish so it will usually be harder and better.

marine varnish?

-- Joel -- http://diversitywoodworks.wordpress.com

Wow thanks guys I haven’t made my cuts for it yet but now I have a idea on what to buy for a finish to put on the towel racks and I will put 2-3 coats of it on. Thanks again.

Waterlox

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If you’re thinking of spar or marine varnish read this.

http://www.hardwoodlumberandmore.com/Articles/ArticleViewPage/tabid/75/ArticleId/1/Marine-Varnish.aspx

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General Finishes Arm-R-Seal. Don’t mess with anything else.

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