Acrylic or Pre Cat Lacquer?

[flanajb]

Hi,

I am in the process of finishing a draw unit. The carcass has been sprayed with Morrells water based lacquer and I was thinking of finishing the drawers with clear lacquer.

As I don't have a proper extraction setup, I wear a decent respirator with proper organic cartridge filters on. It amazes me how you can't smell any of the fumes inside the mask.

My question is whether I should stick to water based lacquer or whether I could go for spraying pre cat so long as I leave my garage door open?

 

[yetloh]

I have sort of answered part of this question in answer to your other post. So far as spraying pre-cat is concerned, it is pretty nasty stuff, both to breathe and from the point of view of explosion risk. I always do it outdoors, but it does depend on whether you may be creating a nuisance for your neighbours. A fair breeze to carry the spray and fumes away is useful. Also, grass does not respond well to it although it does recover! I now cover mine in the immediate area with a plastic sheet.

Jim

 

[tomatwark]

Pre cat will give you a nicer colour, but as Jim said the fumes are not nice.

The water base will give you a more opaque finish, I would be tempted to use it because you have already tried the paint version and know how it works.

I would see if you can get a coat on coat system as it will save you buying base and top coat.

Tom

 

[flanajb]

Thanks. I opted for the acrylic and have to say that it looks fine. Thanks