Polyurethane Wood Counter Tops

Converting our yellow ceramic tile counters into a rustic industrial chic counter top. 

We cut the wood to the length of the counter and doubled to meet the depth dimension

 and attached the two pieces (1). Lightly sanded, cleaned(2),

 and started the polyurethane process(3). 

Applied 1 thin layer with a paint brush. (4)

After letting that dry (about 15 minutes) I applied a really thick coat to the cracks, crevices,

 and around the edges(5). 

I let that dry for about 25-30 mins. Then repeated step 4 times 6+. 

Make sure to let it dry in between coats. If you see purple/white it is not dry!

As you are adding coats make sure to occasionally add more to cracks, and dips. 

We let the counter tops fully dry for 24 hours before putting in the kitchen. 

While waiting for that to dry we spray painted the tile with epoxy white appliance spray paint. 

( that was a smelly process) But, so far so good the epoxy is not chipping... yet.