Walnut countertops

Food safe finishes

And some information on tung oil

You do not need to remove the poly. It only needs to be dull.

Wash the surface with Dirtex and wipe dry. Be sure all grime and grease is removed.

Sand lightly with #180 aluminum oxide sandpaper. Dust and wipe clean.

Prime with Zinsser Bulls Eye 1 2 3 or BM Fresh Start. Both are water based, acrylic primers.

Topcoat with a high quality 100% acrylic or urethane acrylic enamel.

Pro Classic. Cabinet Coat. Impervo. Muralo Ultra. All are good products to use.

Michael

Flooring: Premium Black 24x24 tile from StoneLocator.com
Countertops: Nordic Black Antique 3 cm granite (3 cm Bianca Romano—sp?—on hutch)
Backsplash: traditional white subway tile with gray grout (Da-Lite)
Cabinets: Shaker-style, inset, flat-panel doors (site-built, custom), painted white
Faucets:
-Pegasus Professional Kitchen Faucet (from Expo Design Center) in brushed nickel on the island and main sink
-Pegasus Old-Fashioned Pull Down in brushed nickel in my butler’s pantry/beverage center.
Soap/Lotion Dispensers: brushed nickel off-brand from Lowes
Sinks: brushed, stainless "D"-shaped undermount by C-Tech-I (all purchased on eBay from seller "euro-sink")
-10-inch deep "Britania" (model LI-200-L) is my main sink
-12-inch deep "Patras" (LI-800) is my island prep sink
-"Betica" (LI-700) in my butler’s pantry/beverage center.
Hardware:
-brushed nickel bin pulls on drawers via eBay (seller: cabinethardwaredesigns)
-glass knobs, pulls and bin pulls on hutch from coolknobsandpulls.com
-latches: Cliffside Solid Brass Cabinet Latch (in Satin Silver) from Spokane-Hardware.com
Appliances:
-Bluestar range (model #RNB366BSS; six burner with both 22k burners up front and simmer in middle back; island trim)
-Prestige High Capacity hood insert 40" (UIBTF400EC15; $1,575) with Prestige remote blower for pitched roof 1,600 CFM ($890)
-GE Profile Advantium (SCB1001KSS)
-GE Monogram 24" stainless steel wine reserve (ZDWR240PBS)
-2 InSinkErator Evolution Excel garbage disposals with air switches (STS000)
-beverage center fridge: Jenn-Air 36" counter-depth side-by-side with dispenser (JCD2295KES)
- GE Monogram 30" double oven (ZET2SLSS)
- Jade 48" Side by Side Refrigerator (RJRS4870A)
- 2 Bosch Integra 800 dishwashers (SHV99A13UC; $1375.55 ea.)
- Gaggenau 24" Steam Oven (ED 221)

Here is a link that might be useful: Susan's Kitchen Pictures

Brick & Mortar sites:
...* The Great Indoors
...* Expo Design
Could also check Home Depot & Lowes, but I think the above 2 have a better selection of nicer hardware

Websites: (many have talked about)
...* eBay A lot of people use eBay
...* Lee Valley Hardware Index
...* Home Decor Hardware
...* PullsDirect.com (includes TobKnobs)
...* MyKnobs.com
...* KnobGallery.com

HTH!

The finish is really nice, not plastic at all. It is a little shinier than I wanted, but it was an inexpensive way to clean up the this hidden treasure.

I can email you a photo if you'd like.

Here are the instructions I followed:
½ bucket of warm water
1 cup mineral spirits (turpentine)
½ cup Murphy Oil Soap
½ cup denatured alcohol

Work small area at a time. Scrub lightly with #000 steel wool. Wipe of residue with clean cloth in alcohol only.

After 24 hours, apply 2 light coats of Moore’s "Antique Oil" with a soft cloth

Those should keep you busy!!!