Hapa Haole Hideaway Rebuild Again! - Open - Home Tiki Bars

T TabooDan Tiki Socialite Coast of BC now in Crowsnest, AB., Canada Joined: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 691	T TabooDan Posted posted on Mon, Nov 3, 2008 7:50 AM Great job on the room!! Its really coming together and looking good! Stay away from tile if you are not sure about it. Sometimes they make a nice counter but I only recommend it on outside bars or projects. It kind of takes away that cozy, warm and worn in feeling. Also, any single glass or mug dropped, spilt or knocked over will probably break. At least if you have wood you have a little bit better of a chance. Stick to a nice stained wood, planks or old wood that has character (Like your great old chest!) with alot of coats of finish. Minwax makes a nice Hellsman Marine finish that works good on Bar tops. Even some people like glass tops which enable you to change what you have underneath it. Your bar is probably a bit too big for this one but others may consider it. The resin finish looks great and is very durable. You can also color the wood underneath any color you like. It will also look much better with the padded arm rest like you wanted. Posted above is one of the best and easiest ways to do it. What a talented bunch on here!! It's really cool to see all the different ideas you get on here. Keep up the great work!! TabooDan [ Edited by: TabooDan 2008-11-03 08:09 ]

Great job on the room!! Its really coming together and looking good!
Stay away from tile if you are not sure about it. Sometimes they make a nice counter but I only recommend it on outside bars or projects. It kind of takes away that cozy, warm and worn in feeling. Also, any single glass or mug dropped, spilt or knocked over will probably break. At least if you have wood you have a little bit better of a chance.

Stick to a nice stained wood, planks or old wood that has character (Like your great old chest!) with alot of coats of finish. Minwax makes a nice Hellsman Marine finish that works good on Bar tops. Even some people like glass tops which enable you to change what you have underneath it. Your bar is probably a bit too big for this one but others may consider it.

The resin finish looks great and is very durable. You can also color the wood underneath any color you like. It will also look much better with the padded arm rest like you wanted. Posted above is one of the best and easiest ways to do it. What a talented bunch on here!! It's really cool to see all the different ideas you get on here.

Keep up the great work!!
TabooDan

[ Edited by: TabooDan 2008-11-03 08:09 ]

Post #416983 by TabooDan on Mon, Nov 3, 2008 7:50 AM