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Laquer over shellac - Leinie - 09-05-2016
Can laquer be used over shellac ? Thanks
RE: Laquer over shellac - MattRadtke - 09-05-2016
Yes. I recently did that with an old family piece I had to restore. Shellac both for some depth and color, the lacquer to knock down the sheen slightly and offer slightly more protection--the piece will be living in my daughter's room.
RE: Laquer over shellac - cputnam - 09-05-2016
Yes, if the shellac is dewaxed. If not dewaxed, then maybe.
RE: Laquer over shellac - joespehar - 09-05-2016
Shellac that hasn't had the wax removed is mainly a problem with polyurethane varnish adhering, not so much with anything else. It is said that shellac sticks to anything and anything sticks to shellac. I think it was Joe and Ed, The Furniture Guys who said that.
RE: Laquer over shellac - John Mihich - 09-06-2016
Do it all the time so it better be ok.
