31.   How many coats of polyurethane varnish should I apply?

32.   I know this did not happen in your case, but it illustrates the vagaries of polyurethane varnish, which is a fine product under normal conditions.

33.   If not, you could apply one, possibly two, coats of a semigloss, oil-based polyurethane varnish.

34.   If the wood comes out nice and new looking, you can apply two coats of a satin polyurethane varnish.

35.   If you like how it looks, give it two coats of a semigloss or satin oil-based polyurethane varnish.

36.   I would also opt for the prefinished boards that have four coats of polyurethane varnish.

37.   If they clean up, you can apply two coats of a high-gloss or satin oil-based polyurethane varnish.

38.   If you buy unfinished boards and plan to sand and varnish them, use two or three coats of high-gloss polyurethane varnish.

39.   Is the polyurethane varnish outgassing?

40.   Is there any type of cleaner or polish I can use, or should I coat the Formica with a clear polyurethane varnish?