What is the best way to finish a patio fire pit table?

If you build your own patio fire pit table you can choose the materials and size to meet your needs. If you use lumber to build a wooden fire pit table you may wish to finish the wood. Use a high quality polyurethane and apply it with a sponge applicator to avoid visible brush strokes. This is a good way to protect masonry tables as well. You can also use a wood stain of your color choice on a wooden table before applying a protective top coat. Use a sponge applicator for this as well and allow it to dry before applying the polyurethane top coat.