Polyurethane varnish is one of the best finishes for a countertop it s durable and when applied properly can be just as subtle as lacquer.
Polyacrylic on laminate.
No lingering oder cons.
Our laminate countertop looked fine but the protective coating was pretty much gone.
Polycrylic polycrylic is a water based sealer.
Oil based polyurethane for countertops.
However keep in mind that you should recoat it and you can apply the second coat of polycrylic 2 hours after the first application and then repeat this for the third coating as well.
Polycrylic will dry to the touch within about 30 minutes and it can then be handled about 1 hour after application.
It can be applied with a paint or foam brush.
Coffee tea wine juice sauces and egg yolk caused stubborn stains that required almost daily scrubbing.
Water based for easy clean up.
You can get a variety of finishes with polycrylic.