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Lacquer finishes are preferred by professional wood finishers who are working production. Lacquers are fast drying and easy to sand and polish. They come in clear or colors and a variety of sheens. Lacquers are generally divided into categories depending on their resin type
Nitrocellulose - Made from cotton and dissolved in solvent with some alkyd resin to modify its working properties. These will amber over time.
Pre Cat - Harder than nitrocellulose, this one has a catalyst added at the factory
Post Cat or Conversion Varnish is the most durable of the lacquers. It must have some catalyst added prior to use.
CAB - Cellulose Acrylic Butyrate are the clearest and work well in use as a protective layer over light colors. |
