What finish would work for a bathroom basin table?

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i have cut up an old 'brown furniture' table to use as a basin stand in a bathroom and am wondering what the best product is to use on it to protect it. Not sure what the wood is, but seems to be a hard wood. Antique, with a French Polish style finish at the moment... I was thinking of slathering on a load of yacht varnish???
cheers
Jules

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After advice from members I shall be more specific.
I would like to maintain the current finish on the wood, but leave it able to withstand water sitting on it without marking or eventually rotting. 
I have been told the only real solution is a glass top, but I’m sure there must be a simple paint on coating that will give me 5 to 10 years useage??
Thanks

Paul Davis · Answer

It can be challenging to put a finish on top of the existing finish. Epoxy is very waterproof and sturdy. It's not exactly easy to work with, or brush on, but this would be a good application, at least on top.

Additionally you could spar varnish the epoxy, or even just spar varnish it as is if you really want a brush on solution. There is a good chance it would work, and be fairly durable.

Alaska Man · Answer

I would strip and sand it down, give it a nice light stain or maybe cherry.

Then finish with Emmets Good stuff.

What finish would work for a bathroom basin table?

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