On Tue, 29 May 2007 16:48:27 -0700, ophelia_immortal1 wrote:

I am almost finished building a workbench in my garage. This is my
first wood working project and I am very surpised at how it turned
out. But I need help to finish it. Does anyone know of something I
could cover it with to protect it. Maybe some kind of rubber matting
or a paint that would keep it from soaking up anything or getting nics
and cuts. Thanks


So, you want your workbench and shop to look like a museum piece, never
touched and always in mint condition? Silly. A workbench is a workbench,
another convenience on the way to getting some work done. So what if it
gets nicked or distressed.

A good epoxy paint or several layers of polyurethane will make it look
good, but even these will wear in time. You didn't mention the wood.
Have you considered oil such as Watco? Protects and looks good. Simple
to apply.

If you want to protect the top while you work, keep several materials on
hand to protect the wood: carpet, vinyl, laminate. Just about anything
will work.