Originally Posted by
Lew Schiller
Oh this topic has been the kindling of many a flame war even among friends :-)
I've used shellac on various surfaces but I've never been happy with it as a table top finish.
I find it lacks durability and resistance to scratching etc..
Lew, I'm with you. I like shellac, but if I use shellac on a table I always finish the top with polyurethane. To your original question, I like satin on counter tops as it gives a "softened" touch. I think that would be great on your industrial top. Gloss is too "harsh" for me to work on for extended time.