Hi All, I want to use shellac for these kitchen roll out drawers that will have pots and pans in them but wonder how it would wear. What do you think? Would poly be the way to go? I'm concerned about the smell from that.
Hi All, I want to use shellac for these kitchen roll out drawers that will have pots and pans in them but wonder how it would wear. What do you think? Would poly be the way to go? I'm concerned about the smell from that.
Alan T. Thank God for every pain free day you live.
That's what I have on mine....still fine since 2003...
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Thanks Jim. Have you noticed any wear problems on the drawer bottoms? I'm concerned with abrasion caused by placing heavy pots and pans in the drawers.
Alan T. Thank God for every pain free day you live.
That's a great idea. I'll propose that to the boss. Thanks!
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I've done a couple dozen for various folks. All shellac. Two of the folks are relatives and I see the pullouts often. No wear; food processor, stock pots and such. I would definitly use some of the waffle drawer liners for noise and slip control but it doesn't appear necessary if the boss doesn't like the look. One person just used shelf liner as they load them with canned goods. Others have left them plain (1/4" bbply bottoms, shellaced).
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"Would poly be the way to go? I'm concerned about the smell from that."
You should be!
Alan, Once you start with shellac, you'll probably be hooked. It actually smells good going on and is much more durable than some would have you think. Furthermore, if it does get scratched, you will find it one of the easiest to repair.
Roy, a bit West of you
Thanks all, I'm experimenting with some Zinzer shellac I have in a can that is supposed to be expired now(3 yrs. after manufacture date) . But it's drying pretty fast with a 2 lb. cut. I really like shellac and hope to get better at applying it. I need a better brush for sure. But I already like the smell; it reminds me of grade school shop times. Yes, I'm going to love this stuff; it's much more pleasant to work with than my usual poly. Thanks again all.
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If you think you like shellac now just get a spray gun. You'll be hooked forever.
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I've used a brush with shellac, but that's way more trouble than you need for a drawer coating. A clean rag, folded nicely into a wiping pad, does a great job, costs little to nothing, and gets tossed when the project is finished. Don't go much more than a 2 -3 lb cut, and you'll be fine with it.
Even if you go nuts, and wipe on 8 - 10 coats, they sort of melt together, and self level pretty well. 320 grit if it needs some help, then one last light coat.
Alan T. Thank God for every pain free day you live.
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Thank you Jack, I'm looking at that site now. Great site!
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