General Finishes Wood Bowl Finish, 1 Quart

This is a great product. I am a woodworker and use it on various wood that involves food preparation. I applied it to a butcher block countertop. It’s a hard durable surface with a glossy look.

This is a great finish. There was a bit of a learning curve for me however. Not that the piece didn't turn out ok but it required more coats than were necessary. I have learned to spend extra time with the first coat. Keep wiping it on when you see it has absorbed into the wood, primarily end grain. I just keep wiping more on until it stays wet evenly, then do a final wipe to even it out. Leave extra time for the first coat to dry, I do both sides the first time. I sand with 400 between coats and alternate sides, every 3 or 4 hours seems to work of me. If I see a spot that still soaks in I just apply more until all is wet then do a final wipe to even out just like with the first coat. Last coat gets 0000 steel wool instead of sanding. The more you put on the glossier it gets. Last coat is just a thin wipe.I am experimenting with using this as a sealer coat before using oil or wax. The second picture shows a comparison of 2 ELM bowls with 5 coats of SBQT on one ant the other with one coat SBQT/sanded with 400/and wax. The sanding removes all finish on the surface. Using Mahoney's wax. Really like this result. I Think this is a great solution for an open grain wood where you do not want a gloss finish but also do not want just Walnut Oil and wax.This is a very versatile and easy to apply finish that gives great results.

The Product cost to much.

I did a lot of research for a product that was easy to apply, gave a shiny finish, was durable, very waterproof, low odor, and importantly, good for butcher block countertops. This product is definitely all of those. I didn't want to use tung oil as it had been originally done in that. Tung oil is really time consuming and smelly, and I didn't think it wore that well.I ended up putting on about 6 coats of this. The sheen is great, looks very shiny, and I am sure that it would be easy to tone down the shine. It was easy to use, simply prepping with a bit of sandpaper and fine steel wool. I used throwaway foam brushes, and a soft tshirt type cloth, as the label said.I did the first three coats no problem. It dries quite quickly, and you could do a coat in the morning, then one in late afternoon if pressed for time.I did run into problems with the fourth coat. I didn't have much left in the can, but I still did it according to directions. Well, the end result this time was a swirly, mess. Using the cloth, IMO, isn't necessary, as long as you don't over apply with a bristle or foam brush. Anyway, I had to do another coat, but I had to order another small tin, so be careful of what size you order. I should have order the large size for a countertop.Can two arrives, and I apply it after lightly sanding the swirly mess, and this coat looked fine, decided I would not use a cloth to apply. I still thought the counter section that had had the most use could do with another coat. I applied it using quite a lot, and as it dried, it took on a dull quality that looked terrible. I was annoyed, as I should have left well enough alone. My fault perhaps by using too much, and not doing a light sanding. Today I applied the 6th and final coat, after doing a thorough light sanding, light steel wool, and not using too much product. It has a very nice shine now and is finally done. It remains to be seen how it wears, but i can say that water definitely is repelled and completely beads on the surface. I think this product is going to ultimately be much better than using tung oil, and I am hopeful that it will look good for several years.

works great

I've been looking for a good finish to use on food products that won't be cut on (plates, bowls, etc.) and this finish is amazing. It's quite liquidy but it applies easily enough. I didn't know this beforehand but this finish is actually a film finish and builds a decent protective layer in only a few coats.These sushi plates I made have 4 coats on them and they look and feel great. The finish is super smooth. I recommend applying the finish with a sponge brush. I used a rag for the first 2 coats but the outcome was sub-optimal. But after applying with a sponge brush, the subsequent coats were very clean, smooth, and flat.I wouldn't recommend using this on anything that will come in contact with metal (dinner plates, cutting boards, etc.) but rather only project that will be used to serve food or come in contact with wooden utensils. Metal would just tear up the finish and ruin it.

Wonderful lustrous finish. It’s easy to apply and is very durable.

The label does not say food safe. The main title says wood bowl finish. No where on the label does it say that it is food safe. I am a bit disappointed about the labeling. It appears to give wood a nice finish. I have not ud=sed it enough to give t a higher rating.