Finish carpentry is incredibly important for improving the durability and the aesthetics of your millwork project.
Lacquer, polyurethane, varnish, shellac, and natural oil stain are all top contenders when it comes to incredible wood finishing. Which of these you ultimately choose for your carpentry project depends on a number of factors. These include dry time, user friendliness, durability, dry time, appearance, and affordability. Lacquer is commonly used in finish carpentry for a number of reasons.
Lacquer Has The Fastest Dry Time
Lacquer is quick drying, unlike many other options. At room temperature, it generally dries in about 15 minutes. This allows you to apply the first coat, sand, and then spray two more coats all in under an hour. Other products used in finish carpentry can take hours to dry, stretching some projects even into days. Oil-based stain is the slowest by far, is it requires 72 hours to dry between coats. Applying multiple coats successfully could take over a week in that case.
Lacquer Makes For User Friendly Finish Carpentry
Lacquer comes ready to use, right out of the container. It is also light enough to spray without any type of specialized air equipment. Lacquer does not need thinning, and can successfully be applied with a brush. It will apply smoothly and evenly with few visible stroke marks and also offers the benefit of being easy to clean. All you need is some lacquer thinner.
Finish Carpentry Increases Durability For Less Overall Cost
Lacquer is incredibly tough. It lasts longer than other types of finish without flaking or chipping. It remains clear for years and years while many other finishes are known for yellowing over time. Lacquer is also a bit thinner than other products, which allows it to penetrate wood more deeply. This creates a durable seal that keeps wood beautiful from the inside out. In order to achieve this, you need less than two coats, which keeps prices down, and lacquer is less expensive than other finishes to start with.
FOR EXPERT FINISH CARPENTRY, MAHOGANY, INC. HAS YOU COVERED
Mahogany Inc. is a general contractor that specializes in quality construction for commercial clients. We have the expertise and experience to tackle whatever your custom woodwork job is (and acquire those hard to find woods you might want to use!). If you are looking for work that will set your living room, kitchen, or business apart, contact us online or give us a call at (410) 727-0334. To see examples of our wonderful work and see what our customers have to say, check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest.