It contains plasticizers which allow it to sit on the surface of the wood and dry with a smooth almost shell like finish.
just a guess.
Lacquer forms a high gloss finish due to its shellac in alcohol solution. Lacquer has more tendency to stay shiny longer because it has a harder wearing surface than varnish. Lacquer is usually spayed on which adds to providing a smooth surface vs brushing on varnish.
High gloss due to shellac in alcohol formulation.
For a dining table that will be stained first, which will be the best to coat in more flat manner? I am thinking clear varnish.
lacquer provides the desired shine with fewer coats than varnish. The look of the finished project is more natural than that of varnish with its multiple, thicker coats. Both provide good results but I prefer lacquer, especially for smaller projects.
Thicker, combines coats :)
lacquer is useful for finer painstaking pieces - varnish however covers larger areas which deceives the eye.
because it contain an plasticing agent.
gloss
It is shinney in itself due to plasticizers materials used.
Contains plastic protective coating
I've worked with both. Excellent article.
more glossy durable
Hardness / can spray
amore natural product
dont care
I want a harder finish for a plant stand that I am going to make. I have already used it on the seat of a storage bench. I was surprized to learn that it also can be used on metal.
I just read it!
Because of the shellac
It takes fewer coats and it is naturally shiney
It's ability for each layer to melt into each other forming one thick layer
from the information above
Because its shinier
hard wearing
