OMG thats beautiful Matt, appreciate the fine points about how to work in the overlaps as I got frustrated with my one attempt on my floors - do you have this kitchen project posted somewhere?
Question for yall - if I remove polyurethane from oak dresser (I didnt do it) then can I shellac - or will there forever be poly in the wood pores. I guess another way of asking this question is can you shellac over poly, or remnants of old poly finish? Im finding contradictory answers online. thx
Shellac Application
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Re: Shellac Application
If you tried to shellac over a project that is poly'd I's say no , but if you have sanded most of it off , the little remnants in the cracks and things.. I think you might be ok. try a little test spot. It might show because there isn't going to absorb where the poly is. If you dont; like it , just wash it off with acetone and a clean cloth and keep sanding until you are happy.
I did the same as Matt with all my kitchen parts. I wiped on the shellac with a pad and when I was happy with the look I sealed it with poly. I used oil based poly whereas Matt used the water based. very similar results though.. and that way it's a tougher finish so it can take getting a little greasy and getting washed down with soap and water.
on thing I would say though is watch out if it is an area near heat. I did notice the very corners near the stove door and just over the dishwasher, they get a bit warm and the shellac wrinkles. Its nothing large or serious in my kitchen, but jut keep in mind that shellac cant' take a lot of heat, even if it is buried between coats.
I did the same as Matt with all my kitchen parts. I wiped on the shellac with a pad and when I was happy with the look I sealed it with poly. I used oil based poly whereas Matt used the water based. very similar results though.. and that way it's a tougher finish so it can take getting a little greasy and getting washed down with soap and water.
on thing I would say though is watch out if it is an area near heat. I did notice the very corners near the stove door and just over the dishwasher, they get a bit warm and the shellac wrinkles. Its nothing large or serious in my kitchen, but jut keep in mind that shellac cant' take a lot of heat, even if it is buried between coats.