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Mylands 2000 Pale Shellac Sealer Basecoat – 1 Litre

Mylands 2000 Pale Shellac Sealer Basecoat is a pale coloured medium viscosity sealer which is easy to apply. It is suitable as a sealer on woods under traditional French Polishes. Most wood dyes and stains may be also used prior to the application of this basecoat. It can also act as a base-coat before wax polishing.

  • Can be used under French Polishes
  • Used to Seal Wood Stains
  • Can be used as a base-coat before wax polishing

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Mylands 2000 Pale Shellac Sealer Basecoat is a pale-coloured, medium-viscosity sealer designed to prepare timber before applying a traditional wood finish. Easy to apply, it is particularly useful in furniture restoration and French polishing, where a suitable sealer helps prepare the surface for subsequent finishing.

This versatile shellac basecoat can be used beneath traditional French polishes, over most wood dyes and stains, or as a preparatory coat before wax polishing. Supplied in a 1 litre tin.

What Is Mylands 2000 Sealer Used For?

  • French polishing: Use as a sealer on timber before applying traditional French polish.
  • Sealing wood stains: Most wood dyes and stains can be applied before this shellac sealer.
  • Wax polishing: Can be used as a basecoat before applying a wax polish.
  • Furniture restoration: A useful preparatory product for traditional wood finishing and restoration work.

How to Apply Mylands 2000 Pale Shellac Sealer

Mylands 2000 Pale Shellac Sealer Basecoat can be applied using either a French polishing brush or a polishing rubber.

For further guidance on the French polishing process, see our French Polishing Guide.

Mylands 2000 Pale Shellac Sealer – Product Information

  • Size: 1 Litre
  • Type: Pale shellac sealer and basecoat
  • Consistency: Medium viscosity
  • Uses: Sealing timber beneath French polish, sealing most wood dyes and stains, and as a basecoat before wax polishing.
  • Application: French polishing brush or polishing rubber
  • Coverage: Variable depending on timber porosity and application method.
  • Touch dry: 15 minutes
  • Ready for de-nibbing and recoating: 30 minutes at 20°C
  • Cleaning: Methylated spirits
  • Storage: Store at room temperature, protect from frost, keep the lid tightly closed and away from heat and sunlight.
  • Shelf life: 12 months

Always refer to the relevant Mylands Safety Data Sheet before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mylands 2000 Pale Shellac Sealer used for?

It is used to seal timber before traditional French polishing, to seal most wood dyes and stains, and as a basecoat before wax polishing.

Can I use this sealer before French polishing?

Yes. Mylands 2000 Pale Shellac Sealer is designed to be used as a sealer on wood before applying traditional French polishes.

Can I apply wood stain before using this sealer?

Yes. Most wood dyes and stains may be applied before the Mylands 2000 Pale Shellac Sealer Basecoat.

Can I use it before applying wax polish?

Yes. The sealer can also be used as a basecoat before wax polishing.

How should I apply Mylands 2000 Pale Shellac Sealer?

It can be applied using a French polishing brush or a polishing rubber.

How long does the sealer take to dry?

It is touch dry in approximately 15 minutes. De-nibbing for a further coat is possible after 30 minutes at 20°C.

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