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Deft Interior Clear Wood Finish Gloss Brushing Lacquer, Quart

Best lacquer finish. The highlights are lacquer dries in 30 minutes -- dramatically faster than polyurethane and crystal clear -- the clearest finishwith the least color added. Keep in mind that less durable than polyurethane for tabletops in heavy use.

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Deft Interior Clear Wood Finish Gloss Brushing Lacquer, Quart
Best Lacquer

Deft Interior Clear Wood Finish Gloss Brushing Lacquer, Quart

Deft

Best lacquer finish. The highlights are lacquer dries in 30 minutes -- dramatically faster than polyurethane and crystal clear -- the clearest finishwith the least color added. Keep in mind that less durable than polyurethane for tabletops in heavy use.

  • Brushing lacquer
  • Fast dry
  • Crystal clear
  • Rub-out capable

Pros

  • Lacquer dries in 30 minutes -- dramatically faster than polyurethane
  • Crystal clear -- the clearest finishwith the least color added
  • Rub-out to a glass-smooth finish possible after full cure
  • The production furniture finish for interior woodwork

Cons

  • Less durable than polyurethane for tabletops in heavy use
  • Solvent-based -- strong odor, fire hazard, requires ventilation
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