Feast Watson Shellac
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Preparation is key to all successful projects - especially when it comes to prepping your timber for coating and staining.
Our Sanding Sealer is a clear, fast drying timber seal that fills the natural gaps of the timber grain and creates a beautiful, smooth canvas for your timber coating.
Ideal for open-grain timber surfaces, apply before finishing off with a Varnish or French Polish for a glossy, mirror-like result.
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| Where to use |
Fine furniture. For table tops or surfaces subject to high wear or liquid spills Shellac must be top coated with a harder wearing finish such as Feast Waston Floorseal Oil. Seek professional advice before working on antiques. |
| Recoat time |
1 hour |
| Clean up |
Methylated Spirits. Soak application cloths in water prior to disposal. |
| Finish |
Add a top coat of Floorseal oil |
| Number of coats |
As many as necessary to achieve the desired result |
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How to prepare my timber for Feast Watson Shellac:
Glowing furniture is just a few simple steps away.
Make sure your timber is dry and free from any traces of dust, dirt, glue, wax, grease and oil.
Before applying, fill any timber defects with a suitable wood putty. Note: A blend of several colours may be required to match the timber colouring.
If the grain is open or very coarse apply one coat of Feast Watson Sanding Sealer and when thoroughly dry, sand off back to bare timber.
How to prepare new/bare timber:
Using medium grit and fine grit sandpaper, sand new timber.
Remember to sweep and vacuum any leftover sanding dust.
How to prepare previously coated timber:
Ensure the old finish is completely removed by first sanding with a coarse paper, or stripping, then sand as for new bare timber.
If the old coating is a varnish, it will only need to be sanded back to a smooth, uniform matt finish.
Any wax build-up on old French Polished surfaces should be removed prior to sanding, by wiping with a cloth dampened with warm soapy water or pure turpentine.
How to apply Feast Watson Shellac:
How to mix Shellac:
Let's get started:
Dissolve Shellac into pure methylated spirits (95%) at the following rate: 250gms Shellac in 1 litre of pure methylated spirits.
Pour the required amount of methylated spirits into a glass or plastic container. Do not use tin or metal as this will result in the solution darkening.
Add the Shellac to the methylated spirits, stirring constantly until the Shellac is fully dissolved. Make sure to filter the mixture to remove undissolved material.
Tinting Shellac:
The Shellac mixture may be tinted with up to 10% Feast Watson Prooftint if desired.
If a thicker coating is desired, a slightly higher content of Shellac may be used in the mixture.
For best results apply the polish in dry, moderately warm conditions using a soft long handled brush, French Polish mop, rubber or cloth pad.
Apply one or two foundation coats then apply as many coats as needed to fill the grain and achieve your perfect finish.
How to maintain your furniture after using Feast Watson Shellac:
It's easy! To maintain your surface, regularly buff the surface with Feast Watson Wax or Polish, and you are good to go.
Feast Watson Shellac
Versatile traditional timber finish
Can be mixed for custom French Polish
Suitable for fine furniture
Select colour range
Colour - Clear
