[brimichm]

Yes there is such a thing as black coloured stain. I wonder how durable paint would be, probably not very. Glass might be fairly expendive too !
Think about a polyurethane etc… If you like the grain pattern use a semi transparent stain but, since you were thinking of paiting you probably want to cover it right up ?
I will send you a e-mail attaching pictures of my bar and top if you would like to see it. Let me know if you would ?

[brimichm]

Foot rest is only about 5″ wide. Bar is quite heavy when lined and sheved on the inside. Why not add some anchors to the floor on the insise before you add any floor sheathing.
You can always test it out before you fasten a floor to the inside. Is your bar going to be against a wall ? If so you can fasten to the studs of the wall for support.
My bar was made out of oak and oak plywood with a tile top. Although I have the foot rest I would not need it I don’t think.

[brimichm]

Once finished the 8ft bar is quite heavy and not really top heavy. Adhesive would be the easiest way if you want to be safe also, no holes in floor if you descide to move it later. Mine is just sitting on the floor,no anchors. I have a tiled top which with the grout adds a lot of weight. See if you need to anchor first. If so, a few guys could tip it up when you have it in place to add adhesive.

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