i would love to be able to spray ,but as i work from home it would not be wise (i might kill everyone with the fumes) so shelac is good because it smells ok and dries fast, i just finished a job and put on about 7 coats as recomended above and it made a huge difference in the build of the finish,, i was thinking of trying that hard shelac, maybe just the last few coats, as i would like a little more protection for something like a dining table...i must addmit the shelac does give that old antique feel, which is what i want...