Lacquer vs Shellac


Hammer5573

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I am currently building a period piece ( blockfront cabinet) made of Sapele. I'm hoping to produce a high gloss finish that will maximize the grain. I can't decide whether to spray Lacquer or Shellac.

  1. I would appreciate your opinions on these or any other finishes for this type of piece?
  2. If I decide to use shellac, should I go with a 1.5 or 2# cut (using a spray gun)..?
  3. If I use Lacquer, would applying a thin coat of dewaxed shellac under the lacquer be of any benefit?

 

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Do both.  This is a sapele  kitchen island I made in 2016.  I spayed 5 coats of shellac, lightly sanding between each coat. and then 5 coats of lacquer, sanding between each coat.  

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One caution, this piece gets really heavy use, and I am going to have to refinish this year.  So you might want to use a different finish depending on the type of use your piece is going to get.

When I do refinish I will be using Osmo Polyx.  

I used a garnet shellac and made my own 2# cut.  

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