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What is the difference between Polyurethane and Lacquer?

Asked by Isabel Mathew, Last updated: Mar 30, 2024

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Malcolm Carneal

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Answered Mar 24, 2020

Lacquer may be a common wood furniture finish preferred by woodworkers among other finishes. This has got to do with its simple applications and quick-dry because it may be a thinner finish. It provides a smooth and glossy finish while remaining durable on the wood. Again, it's immune to damages because it penetrates the wood surface.

Polyurethane is additionally a well-liked wood finish applied to supply a thick and glossy finish. It is basically a plastic during a liquid form until it dries. Polyurethane, unlike lacquer, is thick and tough to use with the spray unless a thinning agent is combined with it. The finish comes in water-based and oil-based.

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