Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac Dewaxed
Learn how to apply Zinsser Bulls Eye shellac, a fast-drying and easy-to-use wood finish, with detailed steps and tips. Find out why dewaxed shellac is important and how to fix shellac mistakes on the surface. For many years professional woodworkers and cabinetmakers used refined (dewaxed) shellac to seal surfaces before applying finish coatings.
Refined shellac has all of the excellent properties of ordinary shellac (easy to use, fast drying, etc.) but no wax, making it compatible with all clear finishes. Both amber and clear Bulls Eye shellac have a natural waxy substance that interferes with the adhesion of oil-based polyurethane and water-based finishes. To address that problem, Zinsser created SealCoat, a dewaxed shellac, meaning it has the wax removed.
SealCoat Universal Sanding Sealer is a solution of 100% wax-free shellac in denatured alcohol. Guaranteed to be compatible over and under ALL clear finishes. Rust-Oleum Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac Spray contains acetone, denatured alcohol, and ethanol.
These solvents can damage foam surfaces if applied directly to the surface. Dewaxed shellac provides better adhesion. It ensures a smooth, flawless finish.
For those new to woodworking, understanding the benefits of dewaxed shellac is important. It can affect the final look of your project. In this post, well explore why dewaxed shellac is important.
