Stain and Lacquer Finish

STAINS AND FINISHES CAN MAKE ORDINARY WOOD LOOK GORGEOUS AND GORGEOUS WOOD LOOK ORDINARY. IT IS ALL IN CHOOSING THE RIGHT PRODUCT AND TECHNIQUE FOR THE JOB.

Wood Stain

Wood stains are a collection of liquid or gel products designed to color and protect wood. For exterior use most of the time one or two coats of stain is enough to protect the wood, but in interior cabinets and furniture beside the stain a couple coats of lacquer or varnish is required to protect and bring beauty to the finish They come in a wide variety of types, but all include some sort of coloring agent mixed, suspended or dissolved in a solvent or “carrier” substance. This carrier can be oil, water, alcohol or polyurethane.

Lacquer

Lacquer is a finish, not a stain. It is a particular type of film-forming finish that cures by chemical reaction.

Apply lacquer on top of non-film-forming stains to add protection and sheen to the woodwork. It’s fast drying, so the stakes are high when using it. It has to be applied with spray equipment rather than by hand. It cleans up with a volatile solvent called lacquer thinner, which has the same base ingredient as lacquer itself.

Varnish

Like lacquer, varnish isn’t a stain but a clear film-forming finish. Varnish is a broad term, referring to any wood finish that’s clear and forms a film. Polyurethane, lacquer and shellac are all considered varnishes. The solvent used to clean varnish depends on the particular product being applied.

Finishing & Refinishing cabinets, built-ins & furniture can be a messy process. We pride ourselves on having a diligent process with the necessary equipment to keep our clients’ homes safe, clean & dust free.
When sanding surfaces on-site we utilize a HEPA filtered dustless sanding system, resulting in zero airborne dust particles. Before we spray any material, we contain our work area using floor to ceiling spring assisted poles that hold plastic sheeting - creating an encloser. Next a utility exhaust fan & filter will be attached/sealed to the wall of plastic sheeting. Exhaust fan will also be attached to a 20 foot ducting to exhaust out a window or door. So, while spraying each coat fumes are constantly being filtered & pushed outside.

If you are looking for an estimate for your cabinets or furniture , fill out the get a quote form or give us a call!!!

We are a small, owner operated company and we focus on delivering beautiful, durable finishes + amazing customer service. We don’t use subcontractors. This means we are able to keep our process of preparation and finishings with the highest quality standards.

We are usually booked 2-4 months out. But we always work our best to accommodate your project, Don’t hesitate to schedule your estimate appointment!