04-05-2017, 08:20 AM
Hi folks!
With the return of Spring and 70 degree temperatures I'm anticipating cabinet restoration season. Which is when I can finally get out into my garage and the humidity/temps are appropriate for lacquering.
I picked up a spray gun over the winter and intend to try topcoating with that vs the rattle cans I've been using up to now.
That being said... my previous cabinet work was always clear coat lacquer over grain filled/stained wood. They came out fairly nice for a novice, but now I want to start using toned lacquers and was wondering:
With the return of Spring and 70 degree temperatures I'm anticipating cabinet restoration season. Which is when I can finally get out into my garage and the humidity/temps are appropriate for lacquering.
I picked up a spray gun over the winter and intend to try topcoating with that vs the rattle cans I've been using up to now.
That being said... my previous cabinet work was always clear coat lacquer over grain filled/stained wood. They came out fairly nice for a novice, but now I want to start using toned lacquers and was wondering:
- Do I still stain or do I use the toned lacquer only for color? I've read that original manufacturing process was toned lacquer only.
- Whats the proper order of approach if that's the case? I assume (if I don't use stain) I lay a lighter tone, or clear, down first (on sealed veneer) then apply darker tones to any trim? Then topcoat with layers of clear?
