The quality of waterborne polyurethane has improved over the years. I use it on doors, kitchen cabinets, furniture, picture frames, or wooden toys. It will do a fine job of protecting the wood and ...

Because hand-rubbed oils have a tendency to yellow over time ... When choosing between polyurethane, varnish, and lacquer for ...

Polyurethane, Shellac, Varnish and Lacquer – Use a cotton swab with acetone on it and apply to the wood. If it becomes tacky, than it is shellac or varnish and if it beads, it has a polyurethane ...

Next time you’re working on a project that needs a durable wood finish, don’t grab the ... [Victor] added a coat of lacquer over his shellac stain to achieve a glossy finish on his upcycled ...