Polycrylic polycrylic is a water based sealer.
Polyacrylic on laminate.
Polycrylic will dry to the touch within about 30 minutes and it can then be handled about 1 hour after application.
You can get a variety of finishes with polycrylic.
It requires some patience so you don t end up with bubbles or brush strokes.
Water based for easy clean up.
Creates a hard finish.
Coffee tea wine juice sauces and egg yolk caused stubborn stains that required almost daily scrubbing.
Our laminate countertop looked fine but the protective coating was pretty much gone.
No lingering oder cons.
Matte satin or gloss.
Polyurethane varnish is one of the best finishes for a countertop it s durable and when applied properly can be just as subtle as lacquer.