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Jimmyz101
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lacquer is a sealant and varnish is a stain, so no, they aren't the same thing.
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they both do they same thing ie seal wood. varnish is water or white spirit based and is usually brushed on and you can add stain to it while lacquer is thinners based and is sprayed on over the top of stain.
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No. Chemical lacquer is cellulose based and needs a very strong lacquer thinner to melt it to spray consistency. Sprayed it can melt into the previous layer and give you a blended clear finish. Suggest a light sanding with 320 with water to get a cloudy brushed finish before you spray the next layer. It also dries faster and gives a gloss to matt range of finish. It has a water resistant quality but forms spots when you put hot cups of coffee on the surface Varnish is also alcohol-based but once it dries it cannot be melted by solvent. You have to build up layers on top of ech other without the melting-in factor. It takes about 5 to 10 days to dry to hardness and you need a dust free room. I have never seen it in matt form. Its always this ugly glossy stuff. Its got a dark rich color that makes it suitable for dark woods only. Its more durable and not generally attractive. Kills blond wood color.
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