On Dec 16, 6:28*pm, Luigi Zanasi wrote:
On Dec 16, 2:33*pm, FrozenNorth
wrote:

Just got a new stove, the back above the control panel isn't deep enough
for things we like to store there. *List includes olive oil, veggie oil,
regular, balsamic and wine vinegar, salt and pepper.

I have the shelf made and coloured properly to match cabinets, now what
to use for a clear coat? *Poly, varnish, shellac or ?
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Froz...

The system will be down for 10 days for preventive maintenance.

My initial reaction is always shellac. But given that you might spill
stuff & it will get greasy, I would day this is one place where
polyurinestain (tmLJ) is justified. You might want to check if acetic
acid affects it.

Luigi

Oil won't harm shellac. Can't French polish without it.