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Polyurethane, Lacquer, Shellac, or Varnish? What do I use? What’s the difference?
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Article: Your woodworking project is done. And maybe you’ve stained it too. Now you need to protect it with a topcoat. What do you choose? Maybe this information guide can help you... from; James KingKing’s Fine WoodworkingHighlights: What are you looking for?Fastest Drying Time:Lacquer - 30 min(Shellac - 1 hourWaterborne polyurethane - 2 hrsStandard Polyurethane - 24 hours)Best for Crystal Clear Finish:LacquerWaterborne polyurethane - close second place. Easiest to Apply:Wipe on polyurethane Spray on poly from a canSpray lacquer from a can-All three are easy optionsEasiest to Repair:Lacquer -Spraying on another coat partially dissolved the coat underneath, leading to perfect...