[Mahdeew]

Just as the title said have a cane that has leather wrap on it and need to put a topcoat on the whole thing. I've read that water based poly is a good topcoat but was wondering about oil based. I've used lacquer in the past and it worked well but want the extra protection poly provides.
Thanks

 

[Gilley23]

Polyurethane is pretty rigid stuff, I'd be worried about overtop of that leather. I'd give Waterlox a try. It won't feel like leather anymore, though.

 

[Gene01]

As long as the leather will not move in the slightest, it should be OK. Not certain, but oilbased might have more elasticity and, I think, more protection.

 

[woodbutcherbynight]

I have done this with rope to make a rope trim around my bedroom. (nautical theme) As long as it is fairly rigid should not be a problem. I did find if I tried to bend the trim after the poly had dried it would crack. It has been up for 10+ years and never given me an issue. The rope did soak up the poly so many coats were required to get the look I wanted.

 

[MrUnix]

I've used oil based poly over leather, denim and rope (firmly secured/glued so there would not be any movement) and never had a problem.

Cheers,
Brad

 

[Carloz]

If lacquer worked for you then polyurethane will certainly will.

 

[Mahdeew]

Thanks a lot guys for the confirmation. The leather wrap is secure to the cane via contact cement so, it should work well. Thanks again.