I have been a traditional fellow with finishes, using Waterlox, General Finishes, shellacs etc. until just recently. I decided I would move from the oils and poly finishes to water based, and so I tried Target Finishes and I am very impressed. It is far easier, it sprays well, and best of all I was able to create a glaze from their grain fillers that works just as good as if it were oils. I dyed the clear fillers with transtint dye, and the outcome is outstanding. I am not sure how broad based the use of the water based lacquer, varnish, shellacs and grain fillers are, but I am a convert!