Timber Finishing

[kipper31]

Hi there ive been a furniture polisher for 20 years and have just found this forum , theres seems to be a bit of need for advice on this forum for the best way to finish timber or melamine products.Il start by a quick rundown on the hardness of finishes in the furniture polishing industry. For general furniture polishing, finishes ill start with pre-catalyst finishes. these are a single pac finish wich offers good build and easy to use application , commonly used on bedroom , dining and occasional furnitur. Next hardness is whats commonly called acid cure lacquer. These are a 2 part application offering good moisture resitance ,good build and good gloss levels, These are commonly used on kitcken doors, boardroom furniture, shop fitouts etc. The last is called polyurethane finishes. These offer a very hard finishes and the best moisture resistant of all the lacquers.Common applications are benchtops, vanitys, high gloss kitchens and furnitureThese are all best applied by spraying with a suitable spray booth. Hope this helps any extra advice please dont hesitate to pm me or ask me on here.

[rsser]

Welcome kipper and thanks for the post.

Some input from your experience on oil finishes and shellac-based stuff would be of interest to many I'm sure.

[paul k]

Hello Kipper i would also be interested in what you have to say on oil finishes , as i am trying to move away from the laquers and two packs .

Paul k

I think i am going in the right direction . only time will tell