Polycrylic polycrylic is a water based sealer.
Polyacrylic on laminate.
Oil based polyurethane for countertops.
Polyurethane varnish is one of the best finishes for a countertop it s durable and when applied properly can be just as subtle as lacquer.
It can be applied with a paint or foam brush.
Coffee tea wine juice sauces and egg yolk caused stubborn stains that required almost daily scrubbing.
Creates a hard finish.
Water based for easy clean up.
Matte satin or gloss.
No lingering oder cons.
However keep in mind that you should recoat it and you can apply the second coat of polycrylic 2 hours after the first application and then repeat this for the third coating as well.
Our laminate countertop looked fine but the protective coating was pretty much gone.