Stain over Shellac? - FineWoodworking
Mar 24, 2008 · Second, the stain re-dissolves when you go to put another final finish on. This makes a mess. If it were me, I'd do my staining first. Then put on your shellac. If you're worried about …
shellac over a minwax stain ok? - FineWoodworking
Oct 31, 2007 · Hey folks, in process of finishing basement steps re construction, and i have to stain my red oak steps to match prefinished floor already there. is it ok to apply a 1 lb cut of shellac to oak and …
Which Top Coat after Using Gel Stain - FineWoodworking
Jun 26, 2022 · The gel stain manufacturers recommend using their gel varnish, but don’t explicitly say whether or not a different type of top coat can be used. Is it written somewhere that a wiping varnish …
Shellac and Oil Finishes - FineWoodworking
Dec 7, 2021 · Generally, people use a surface film finish over shellac. One of shellac's major virtues is it is compatible with most other finishes; it is used as a barrier between two finishes that are …
Help - Oil stain over shellac - FineWoodworking
Feb 8, 2002 · My stain is VERY blotchy. In places where the shellac is thicker, no stain soaks in at all. Where its thinner, the stain gets dark. Have I totally ruined this piece? The only sure fire fix I can …
Shellac before stain?? - FineWoodworking
May 25, 2007 · Shellac is sometimes used after a stain if the stain and the final finish are not compatable. You would never use a shellac if you want to apply an oil/varnish finish like you suggest. …
Finishes compatible over shellac - FineWoodworking
Jun 30, 2002 · Rich, there is a case for shellac over oil/varnish. Here you want the effects of the oil on the bare wood, but use the varnish binder so it dries faster. If you then wanted to use water base …
Shellac over a gel stain | Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community
Oct 6, 2011 · So, I'm looking to do a French polish over a gel stain. Has anyone ever done anything like that? Shellac seems to go over most anything, but I've never tried it over gel stain, and the urethane …
shellac over oil stain - Sawmill Creek
May 16, 2012 · Once you do apply the shellac, don't overwork it--get it on and leave it alone. Otherwise, the alcohol in the shellac will start to dissolve the pigments in the stain and your applicator will start …
All about Sealers - FineWoodworking
Dec 17, 2020 · Shellac Shellac is a natural resin that is commonly available and easy to apply. Of all the sealers, shellac is perhaps the most universal in its ability to prevent finishing problems. For the best …