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09/10/2003 8:05 PM

shellac or lacquer finishing technique suggestions?

I'll soon be finishing a desk with either a shellac or lacquer topcoat
(I'll decide after comparison of test strips). Any pointers on the
proper tools/technique for application?


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PB

Pat Barber

in reply to [email protected] (Bob) on 09/10/2003 8:05 PM

10/10/2003 7:13 PM

Ue the lacquer to build the coats and top coat with poly.
Lacquer is pretty and easy to work, but will scratch much
too easy for "desk use". The act of throwing down a set of
car keys will scratch laquer quite easily. I hate poly but this
is where poly should be used.




Bob wrote:
>
> I'll soon be finishing a desk with either a shellac or lacquer topcoat
> (I'll decide after comparison of test strips). Any pointers on the
> proper tools/technique for application?

JB

"John Beckman"

in reply to [email protected] (Bob) on 09/10/2003 8:05 PM

10/10/2003 10:14 AM

I vote for lacquer, Shellac is my personal favorite However is not very
tuff. A desk application requires water proof and scuff proof. Lacquer or
polly is the thing.

john

"Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'll soon be finishing a desk with either a shellac or lacquer topcoat
> (I'll decide after comparison of test strips). Any pointers on the
> proper tools/technique for application?

ST

Steve Turner

in reply to [email protected] (Bob) on 09/10/2003 8:05 PM

11/10/2003 9:18 PM

You might consider adding Behlen's Rock Hard Table Varnish to your list of
candidates.

Bob wrote:
> I'll soon be finishing a desk with either a shellac or lacquer topcoat
> (I'll decide after comparison of test strips). Any pointers on the
> proper tools/technique for application?

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