Hi! I know that you are supposed to use dewaxed shellac for a sealer
under other coats of finish. But is there any reason not to use it
for your topcoat as well? What are the advantages of waxed shellac?
I am going to try shellac for the first time and I would prefer not to
have to buy to many kinds! Thanks
Sanford wrote:
> Hi! I know that you are supposed to use dewaxed shellac for a sealer
> under other coats of finish. But is there any reason not to use it
> for your topcoat as well? What are the advantages of waxed shellac?
> I am going to try shellac for the first time and I would prefer not to
> have to buy to many kinds! Thanks
The only advantage of shellac containing wax is that it is less
expensive. Dewaxed shellac offers a harder finish, better moisture
protection and somewhat better resistance to heat. About the only place
I'll use shellac containing wax is to seal the underside of tables, etc.
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Isn't supposed to sand easier too?
dave
Nova wrote:
> Sanford wrote:
>
>
>>Hi! I know that you are supposed to use dewaxed shellac for a sealer
>>under other coats of finish. But is there any reason not to use it
>>for your topcoat as well? What are the advantages of waxed shellac?
>>I am going to try shellac for the first time and I would prefer not to
>>have to buy to many kinds! Thanks
>
>
> The only advantage of shellac containing wax is that it is less
> expensive. Dewaxed shellac offers a harder finish, better moisture
> protection and somewhat better resistance to heat. About the only place
> I'll use shellac containing wax is to seal the underside of tables, etc.
>
> --
> Jack Novak
> Buffalo, NY - USA
> (Remove "SPAM" from email address to reply)
>
>
On 27 Oct 2003 15:51:43 -0800, [email protected] (Sanford) wrote:
>What are the advantages of waxed shellac?
It's how the bugs make it.
It's cheaper.
Personally I'm using a lot of cheap shellac for some jobs. I buy a
cheap waxy grade, then let it stand undisturbed for a week or two,
then decant off the top 2/3rd as unwaxed. You'll see the wax sitting
in the waxy part.
>I am going to try shellac for the first time and I would prefer not to
>have to buy to many kinds!
Buy one sort, and use it up as fast as you can. Fresh is good,
especially for waxy, or for blonde. Be careful where you buy it.
And read www.shellac.net too
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