This needs to be done by a pro generally because it takes a lot of prep and equipment.
Lacquer paint furniture diy.
Mix the water and paint in a 5 gallon bucket.
After applying the final coat of lacquer let the piece of furniture dry for 48 hours.
Dilute the oil based enamel paint to promote a smoother finish by stirring in one ounce of mineral spirits for every gallon of paint.
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Then lightly buff the lacquered surface with no.
Lacquer is a really thick high quality paint made from something fancier than paint i m not an expert on lacquer i just know it s better than painting.
Ancient oriental craftspeople made it by dissolving tree sap in turpentine while a more modern version consists of cellulose dissolved.
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Stir for five minutes using a wooden stir stick.