Originally Posted by
Rob Sack
I've been using Clear Acrylic Topcoat from Centurion Wood Coatings for years on light woods as well as red and white oak. It won't amber. It sprays like conventional lacquer, dries like conventional lacquer, and is available in various sheens. It builds must faster than conventional lacquer. It is extremely durable. I've used it on quite a few kitchens, including my own, and it has held up beautifully. It will not burn in like most lacquers, so scuff sanding between coats is necessary as with most water based finishes. It can be sprayed right out of the can and runs between $50 and $60 a gallon.