Hello all, this is my first post in this forum though I've been lurking and commenting in the General and Neanderthal forums.
I work at the Performing Arts Center in Nashville, TN.
It opened in September 1980 and the furniture supplied was spec'd late 70's.
All of the lobby furniture was of a clear varnish finished rounded over end Oak slabs as uprights with cushioned surfaces in either chair or bench configuration.
Very utilitarian and they have served the test of time but the time has come.
I am having the the pieces disassembled, and sanded down. I want to apply a Black Lacquer finish to the slabs. The upholstery will be be redone in a black fabric with a contemporary print that brings a lot of pattern and color to the piece. The wall coloring will pick up from the fabric.
Now to the ready to finish slabs.
I've had great luck and results from spray can Black Lacquer paints in my home home products.
This project has enough pieces to pull out the HVLP Sprayer.
The questions are:
1. Is black lacquer the right choice? I want a gloss black finish that allows the wood grain to appear. Do not want a thick coat of paint. It also has to durable. It's in a lobby that serves 10,000/year. The scheme could actually expand to all of our lobbies and we serve over 300,000 patrons per year.
2. IF I'm thinking right, where do I find Black Lacquer for a Spray gun system? I'd spend a fortune buying enough in spray cans at the BORG and am having difficulty finding it by the gallon on the Web.
3. IF I'm thinking right, I'd prefer a Water Based product but I'm relying on the experts here for their recommendations.
Please let me know if I can provide any other answer to your questions.
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