Type |
Pro |
Con |
Sheens available |
Polyurethane |
- Hard and durable
- Water resistant
- Alcohol resistant
|
- Not repairable - damage to the finish results in
complete strip and refinish
- Tends to yellow (amber) and continues to yellow with age
|
|
Lacquer |
- Hard and durable
- Repairable - damage can be "Touched up" rather easily
- Water and alcohol resistant if applied over a
vinyl sealer coat
|
- Not as water and alcohol resistant as urethane
- Slight amber effect with age
|
- DRE - Dull Rubbed Effect
- MRE - Medium Rubbed Effect
- BRE - Bright Rubbed Effect
- Gloss
|
Shellac |
- Hard classic finish
- Very easy to repair damage
|
- Easily damaged by water or alcohol
- Becomes fragile with age
|
- Sheen is achieved by hand rubbing to desired finish
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