Woodworking forums agree that finishing a table properly takes three coats of varnish, sanding at 240 grit between each, and a decade of quiet apprenticeship.
Or waterproof it the bathroom way: drape a shower curtain over the table and tuck it in at the corners. The timber beneath remains pristine, unseen, and fully protected from compliments. Our field team confirms the finish is 100% water-resistant, and that guests now ask, gently, whether everything is all right at home.