Does Polyurethane Scratch Easily

Because of the polyurethane resins, it’s actually a somewhat “soft” surface which in turn, gives it abrasion resistance.

Does polyurethane finish scratch easily?

Oil-based polyurethane is a great finish for solid wood furniture. It’s hard, durable, and scratch resistant. We also apply it by brush so that our furniture has a bench-built look that you can’t achieve with a spray finish – which produces an over-perfect top coat.

What is the most scratch resistant wood finish?

Scratch resistance For example, oil-based polyurethane varnish and catalyzed lacquers are much more scratch resistant than shellac and nitrocellulose lacquer, and usually a little more scratch resistant than acrylic and polyurethane water-based finishes.