Interior wood sealant that doesn't yellow?

[Katie&Craig]

We found a really lovely sheet of birch that we want to use to skin the interior. We want to cover it with a clear interior polyurethane (?) coating, but have heard that some "clear" products cause a yellowing color. Does anyone have a product that you have used and know that it really dries clear that you can recommend? The birch is pricey and I hate to have it ruined. (Yes, I will try it on a test piece first, but would like recommendations.)
Thanks,
Katie

[madjack]

MinWax Polycryllic(or comparable)...will do exactly what you want...it is a water based poly that dries crystal clear....
madjack

[Tear Fan]

Another product to consider is the Ace brand of water-based polyurethane. I built my house five years ago with all tongue-and-groove inside, and put two coats of this on the entire interior. In that time, the wood has not "ambered" and the finish has held up very well. Like most products, two or more light coats will give you better effect than one heavy one.

[Katie&Craig]

Thanks Madjack & TearFan -
I have become wary of product claims made by the company who made the product- it is much nicer to hear from someone who has used it to see if it really does work.
Thanks,
Katie

[madjack]

K&C...have used the MinWax product several times with satisfaction...we are presently using the ACE brand equivalent with equally satisfactory results at a slightly lower price...both thins and cleans with water very well...be aware they are NOT UV resisitant............
madjack

[rdkng07]

.mmmm

[Katie&Craig]

Madjack -
Thank's for pointing out that it is not UV resistant - guess we won't use it in the galley!
Katie

[Juneaudave]

Katie... (IMHO) I think the Polycrylic being non-UV resistant is going to have a very minimal effect on performance of the finish on galley cabinets that only see sun when the hatch is open. I would be more concerned with the yellowing issue, ease of application, beauty of the finish, hardness of the finish, and other factors that are important to you for your finish....Juneaudave

[madjack]

Katie, I think for the amt of UV a galley will get, this is probalby a non issue...I pointed the fact out primarily to indicate it was not formulated for exterior use....by the way, we used it on the interior cabinets of our tear and also in the galley area
madjack

[bronco]

i bought some of the miniwax polyurethane for the birchwood cabinets im going to build. has anyone had any major problems with this?