I didn't want an oil finish on my counter so I liberally washed the Edsal top I
got from Grainger with mineral spirits and put down a bunch of coats of poly.
It came out a rich honey oak color with good grain definition. The wife was
happy.
I am about a year later now and it is holding up very well under pretty harsh
use. When it does finally get banged up I will hit it with my belt sander and
finish it again.