Shellac Water Based Wood Polish

Shellac wood finish what it is and how to apply it.

Shellac water based wood polish.

Often used instead of a wood dye to recreate that amber high gloss appearance so typical of many period antique finishes. Shellac also blocks the resin from pine knots and very oily exotic woods which can slow the drying of lacquer and varnish significantly. The ethanol evaporates during the curing process. Use a two or three pound cut of shellac and apply generously with long smooth strokes.

Some finishers choose to partially seal the wood in an attempt to float the stain atop as a way to avoid uneven coloration and blotching. They did not have the zinnser s seal coat which is the shellac you want if making friction polish. Shellac has wonderful blocking properties better than any other finish. It blocks silicone contamination which causes fish eye odors for example from smoke or animal urine and residual wax extremely well.

According to the q a on the rustoleum web site concerning bulls eye shellac it is waxed whether clear amber or aerosol seal coat does not contain the wax. Other woods like cherry tend to blotch under oil based stains. Sheenlac coloured wood polish which is often used in antique restoration or bespoke production of furniture this is a favourite amongst antique restorers and cabinet makers. Water resistant resists occasional spillage.

Shellac derived from indian lac bugs is a common food safe film finish and is highly water resistant. Available in different hues it s sold in liquid form as well as flakes that must be dissolved in ethanol before application. Sheenlac wood polish is a lac based polish which gives excellent gloss and gloss retention when used on interior furniture. Water based is faster to cure and less toxic when applying but also slightly less durable than oil based.

Brushing is the more common method of applying shellac. Wood finishes choose the right one for your project. It is quick and easy to apply and the most economical form of wood finish. To get the warm glow of oil based poly add a few drops of dye.

You can apply premixed or homemade shellac by brushing it on or padding it on to wood. One way to do that is to use very dilute dewaxed shellac as a sealer. Brushing on shellac requires a fine natural or china bristle brush. Water based poly dries water clear and can leave wood with a cold look especially on dark woods like walnut.

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