Adhesion: Poly finishes sit on top of the wood surface and each other. Lacquers meld with the lower layers, first by penetrating into the wood, then by melting and bonding with previous coats of ...

In the 1920s, the finish on interior woodwork — whether for pianos, furniture, floors or trim — could have been shellac, lacquer or oil-based varnish. There’s a protocol for determining the ...

When most of us think of finishing for our wood projects, we think of varnish. And, at one time, the term varnish was used for any coating applied as a liquid that dried to a hard, solid film. Toda… ...

The last step for refinishing wood furniture is to apply a wood finish. You can choose from wood oils, waxes, lacquer, or polyurethane. Polyurethane is one of the most popular options since it ...

This sample shows a finish that is marred by checking. The first step in making a repair is to clean the surface with mineral spirits. The sanding process starts with 400-grit sandpaper.

Wood, after all, is a living material. With the right care, your furniture can age gracefully, building character and charm ...

We'd like our coffee table better if it had a lacquer finish. How would we get that shiny look? is it durable? January 29, 2008, 1:42 pm . A. ...