What Is The Best Way To Apply Shellac?
Trying to establish a “best” method of applying shellac is a difficult task. Shellac has a relatively thin consistency, and can be applied using most methods of painting, depending on what it is being used for. It can be applied using a brush, paint roller or sprayer, and commercial shellac applications actually use a dipping process in which the object is immersed in a vat of shellac and then hanged it to drip off the excess. Brushing Shellac Using a brush is often combined with other application methods. A brush is better suited for small or confined areas, and to achieve an even coating in hard-to-reach places. For large projects, brushing is probably the least popular method, because it can be a very labor intensive way to achieve a shellac finish. This method is not suitable for large projects. Rolling Shellac Paint rollers are one of the more popular home methods of applying shellac to larger surfaces. The problem with paint rollers is common across all types of hard finishes, th
