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Does shellac keep? If you dissolve too much, can you keep it in a tupperware and keep indefinitely?

As you apply it, will the alcohol evaporate? If it does, can you add more?

I recall, as a kid, my father taught me how to "muniego" my wooden toolbox which involved applying a varnish-like liquid using a ball of old cotton TShirt (I thought it was varnish at that time). Is muniego (don't know proper spelling) what shellacing is called?

I don't know what muniego is Ding. the shellac has a shelf life a bit longer than 3 months once dissolved (it losses its effectiveness) and once it dries you can add alcohol. you can dilute the mixed shellac anytime.

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time to update this thread, here are some projects finished with shellac.

mirror finish, super kintab, super kinis, wetlook, or whatever...

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@timb

Pwede bang matt finish ang shellac?

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If I may, yes you can apply shellac and have a matte look but still very smooth to the touch. You may use foam abrasives since it will abrade the topmost portion to achieve the matte loo.

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thanks Jarod, yes Bryant. like Jarod said you can use a light abrasive to make it lood matte like, but there is an available chemical that you can add to it to make it matte or satin finish. unfortunately wala ako nun 😀

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@ Sir Timb
Pwede po ba to gamitin sa wood floors or stair steps? Kasi parang ang dali i-apply.

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As far as i know shellac offers very little in terms of protection. For floors its polyurethane..

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If I may (again), PolyUrethane is what most contractors use as flooring finish (wood parquet) because it is way more durable than shellac for foot traffic abuse. Secondly, shellac is not that easy to apply but if you have Popeye with you it could be done 😀

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If I may (again), PolyUrethane is what most contractors use as flooring finish (wood parquet) because it is way more durable than shellac for foot traffic abuse. Secondly, shellac is not that easy to apply but if you have Popeye with you it could be done 😀

he would know :p:p:p

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you did well today grasshopper 😀 I know its difficult, but once you get through it, everything becomes clear.
don't lose hope...

see what I mean, even sherlock holmes would be pleased...

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As far as i know shellac offers very little in terms of protection. For floors its polyurethane..

Yes, I have polyurethane on all my wood floors at home and they're excellent. 6 years now and still looking great. Only bad part is where the floor meets the door to the outdoor deck. Rain keeps seeping in so the wood has become water-worn. I'll probably pry that section one day and apply epoxy resin on the wood, then use polyurethane.

That's what many boatbuilders do to the hull: apply epoxy resin for waterproofing and strength, then polyurethane for UV protection.

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That's what many boatbuilders do to the hull: apply epoxy resin for waterproofing and strength, then polyurethane for UV protection.

So I assume this would also be good for outdoor projects like patio chairs, tables and the like? Does it give the wood more flame resistance? Also, would the epoxy resin eliminate the need to termite protection?

Not really pushing the epoxy's limitation, just wondering...

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Can I use VCO with shellac?

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Virgin Coconut Oil?

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yes, VCO-Virgin Coconut oil.

Can I use it during padding? Instruction calls for mineral oil. I was wondering if VCO can do.