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What is the difference between waterborne and lacquer?
Waterborne lacquer is a whole different animal and will not behave like the other products. So we’ll leave that for another conversation. Think of the lacquers as having three basic classes: nitrocellulose, CAB-Acrylic, and Catalyzed.
What is waterborne pre catalyzed lacquer?
Mohawk’s NEW Waterborne Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer is a freeze-thaw stable formula that is water reducible, self cross-linking, low VOC technology that has excellent color retention and is suitable for cabinet, millwork, furniture and other high traffic interior wooden surfaces.
What is a waterborne finish?
Soon after the water evaporates, the solvent begins evaporating and the finish particles fuse together to become a single layer. So even though these finishes are solvent-based, water is the carrier, hence the term, waterborne.
What chemicals are used in lacquers?
According to OSHA, some of the most common solvents found in lacquers are toluene, xylenes, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), formaldehyde, and methanol. If you’re concerned about the use of these chemicals on your furniture, consider a water-based lacquer or an oil-based finish ( linseed oil or tung oil).
Is water based lacquer any good?
Water-based finishes often contain coalesced particles that can mess up your finish; that isn't the case with lacquer. So it's doubly important to strain water-based finishes before using. While these characteristics can be seen as negatives, water contributes one very important positive quality: lower odor.
How do you use waterborne lacquer?
Always raise the grain on raw wood before applying a water-based finish. Simply brush, sponge or spray on some distilled water and let it dry thoroughly (overnight is best). Then, resand with your final grit paper to break off the whiskers. Now when you apply the finish, the grain will stay down.
Is water based lacquer durable?
-It dries fast. -It dries clear – or nearly clear when applied in the right ambient conditions. -It offers protection/durability on a “utility” basis; it is a good all-purpose interior finish.
What is water based lacquer used for?
Water-based lacquer behaves in much the same way as nitrocellulose lacquer, the solvent-based product that has long been the standard in the finishing industry. It softens and binds with the undercoat as you build up the finish. When finishing furniture with any product, proper wood preparation is essential.
Is water-based lacquer better than oil based?
Durability. Oil-based polyurethane is more durable than his water-based alternative since it contains a significant amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Those chemicals make the finish tougher and allow it to last longer.
What is the difference between lacquer and varnish?
Differences between Varnish and Lacquer Both varnish and lacquer provide shiny and glossy finishes to fixture surfaces. While varnishes produce a semi-gloss or satin sheen finish, lacquers provide more sheen levels, ranging from high gloss to ultra matte.
Is there such a thing as water based lacquer?
Aqua Coat Clear Lacquer is a water-based, premium grade, non-yellowing, clear acrylic top coat. This water-reducible, self-seal interior product exhibits excellent stain and water-resistant properties on substrates such as wood and plastic. Available in gloss, semi-gloss, satin and flat.
Does lacquer make wood waterproof?
Polyurethane, varnish, and lacquer are tried-and-true sealants with excellent waterproofing properties. They're either brushed or sprayed onto clean, sanded wood and then allowed to dry completely, prior to the piece being lightly re-sanded and recoated.
Which is better polyurethane or lacquer?
Despite being available in variances, polyurethane is more durable. It is thick and leaves a strong coating. Lacquer is thin and penetrates the wood surface. It is also durable but susceptible to scratches and discoloration after some time.
Can you put a water based finish over lacquer?
Water can cause severe damage to the lacquer finished surfaces as it isn't among the most protective topcoats by turning them hazy and milky.
Is water based lacquer safe?
In water-based varnish the solvent content has been reduced to the minimum, thanks to which it does not produce harmful fumes, does not irritate our noses, is safe for allergy sufferers and practically odourless.
What's the difference between lacquer and clear coat?
Clear enamel is like lacquer, in that you can apply it on wood or metal. However, clear enamel is more durable than lacquer. Another distinction is that clear enamel is a topcoat. You can't mix it into paint as you can with lacquer.
What are the solvents in lacquer?
According to OSHA, some of the most common solvents found in lacquers are toluene, xylenes, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), formaldehyde, and methanol.
What is lacquer furniture?
Lacquer. Lacquer is a modern wood finish that is commonly used on high end furniture. It is fast drying, impervious to water, and maintains its transparency as it ages. Lacquer finishes are popular because they don’t yellow with age, protect well against liquids, and require very little maintenance. Lacquers are comparable to a varnish ...
What is nitrocellulose lacquer used for?
Nitrocellulose Lacquer. Since its inception in the 1920’s, nitrocellulose lacquer has been the dominant finish for musical instruments like guitars, violins, and pianos. It is also popular as a coating on metal and was used heavily in the automotive industry through the mid-1900’s.
How does urushiol lacquer cure?
Urushiol-based lacquers cure through the processes of oxidation and polymerization, rather than the evaporation of chemical solvents like most other lacquers . Urushiol lacquers are the basis of Eastern lacquerware, which was and is traded popularly around the world. It was also used as a wood finish on coffins, instruments, furniture, and more.
What type of lacquer does Copeland use?
Copeland Furniture uses a catalyzed lacquer. It is low-sheen and GreenGuard Certified.
What is the color of Nitrocellulose lacquer?
It dries to a smooth, high-gloss finish and is more malleable after curing than a traditional lacquer. Nitrocellulose lacquers tend to carry a reddish-amber tint as they age, which gives a beautiful lust and patina to some woods, but can be unattractive on others.
When did catalyzed lacquer become popular?
Catalyzed lacquers are a fairly new phenomenon, having only gained mainstream popularity in the late 1900’s and around the turn of the century. Prior to that, uncatalyzed nitrocellulose and acrylic lacquers were the standard in the world of professional woodworking.
What is CAB lacquer made of?
CAB-Acrylic lacquers are made with acrylic resins and they dry “water white”, meaning they will not yellow over time. These are reasonably durable finishes that are a pleasure to work with.
How long does it take for Target lacquer to dry?
My experience with the waterborne lacquer from Target Coatings was a money losing one. It took 1 1/2 to 2 hours to dry at 70 degrees and 20% humidity. With pre-cat solvent lacquers I can get 3 coats per hour at those conditions. I have to admit that I am attracted to trying more environmentally products. There were no harmful fumes when spraying this product, but I still wear a respirator to prevent from inhaling the atomized product.
What is the humidity level for Sherwin Williams lacquer?
At home in Montana the ambient shop humidity level runs about 20%. When I work in Ohio, out of my brother’s shop, the ambient humidity runs 65% – 85% because I often open the overhead doors.
What color is marine varnish?
Marine Varnish (Epifanes) give a high gloss finish, but the color is golden brown. It’s great for dark colors, but I would avoid in on whites and pastels.
Why do you call something water based?
To call something water-based suggests that you can redissolve it in water, which is not the case with these finishes. These water containing finishes are actually still solvent based, and I believe the reason folks started calling them “water-based” was to distinguish them from traditional solvent-based finishes.
Does S-W precat lacquer come in 5 gallon drums?
I just wanted to add a caveat to the S-W precat lacquers. The gloss version is only available in 5 gallon drums, so if you are (like me) a weekend warrior, and are only doing small projects (desk, dresser, toybox, etc…)I would go with another brand. I have used Mohawk 80 sheen gloss with great results and I can buy a gallon at a time (online). S-W does carry their semi and satin in 1 gallon cans, but most pro finishers recommend building coats with gloss.
Does lacquer matter if base layer is cured?
Probably doesn’t matter as long as the base layer is cured. But you should be able to find a non-catalyzed lacquer product at SW if you want to go that route.
Is shellac a waterborne varnish?
It really makes no difference which you use waterborne lacquer, shellac or varnish since they all are simply water-borne acrylics—neither is really lacquer, shellac or varnish (poly). These are simply terms created in the marketing department intended to stimulate sales.
Is Minwax urethane or acrylic?
The "creative naming" taking place today is done with the plain and simple intention of misleading—and, it works. While it is true that the Minwax product (and similarly labeled polyacrylics) contain a small amount of urethane resin, the dominant resin in all water-borne finishes is acrylic.
