Chestnut Products Acrylic Lacquer is a premium water-based, high-gloss wood lacquer that provides a crystal-clear, hard-wearing protective finish for furniture, woodturning, crafts and interior woodwork.
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Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer is a premium water-based wood lacquer designed to provide a clear, hard-wearing protective finish for interior timber, furniture, woodturning projects and decorative woodwork.
Once dry, Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer produces a crystal-clear high gloss finish that enhances the natural appearance and grain of the timber. Its water-based formulation is virtually odourless and non-flammable, making it a practical choice for workshops and interior woodworking.
It can be applied by brush, foam brush, cloth or suitable spray equipment, making it suitable for both professional woodworkers and DIY projects.
Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer combines a durable protective finish with the convenience of a water-based formulation.
Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer is suitable for a wide range of interior wooden surfaces and woodworking projects.
Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer is an excellent clear finish for wooden furniture. It creates a tough protective coating while retaining the natural appearance of the timber.
It is suitable for tables, cabinets, shelving, display furniture and other interior woodwork where a durable, high-gloss finish is required.
The clear acrylic formulation is designed to maintain clarity without yellowing the timber, allowing the natural grain and colour of the wood to remain visible.
Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer is particularly suitable for woodturning projects, including bowls, pens, boxes and other turned wooden items.
It can be applied by brush, cloth or suitable spray equipment and provides a durable gloss finish that helps protect turned timber from everyday handling and moisture.
Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer complies with EN71 Part 3, making it suitable for children’s toys and nursery furniture once fully cured and when used as directed.
This makes it a useful choice when a clear, durable and high-gloss finish is required on wooden toys and children’s furniture.
The water-based formulation of Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer offers several advantages over traditional solvent-based lacquers.
This makes the Lacquer particularly useful for interior woodworking and workshops where strong solvent odours are undesirable.
For the best results, ensure the timber is clean, dry and properly prepared before applying the lacquer.
Thin, even coats are recommended for the best finish. Lightly denibbing between coats with a fine abrasive can help produce an exceptionally smooth result where required.
Technical Information
Product Type: Water-Based Acrylic Lacquer
Finish: High Gloss
Base: Water Based
Application Methods: Brush, Foam Brush, Cloth or Spray Equipment
Touch Dry: Approximately 20 minutes
Recoating Time: Approximately 2 hours
Odour: Very Low
Flammability: Non-Flammable
Toy Safe: Yes, EN71 Part 3 once fully cured
Available Sizes: 500ml and 1 Litre
Both acrylic and cellulose lacquers can provide a durable protective finish for timber, but their formulations and working characteristics are different.
Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer is water based, virtually odour free and non-flammable. It is particularly useful for interior woodworking where a clear, durable finish is required without the strong solvent odours associated with traditional cellulose products.
Chestnut Cellulose Sanding Sealer can also be used as a preparation coat before suitable finishes, while Acrylic Lacquer provides the final protective coating.
Frequently Asked Questions
This Lacquer is a clear, water-based wood lacquer that produces a hard-wearing high-gloss finish for furniture, woodturning and interior timber.
Yes, this Acrylic Lacquer is a water-based formulation with very low odour and a non-flammable formulation.
Yes. It is suitable for tables, cabinets, shelving, display furniture and other interior wooden furniture.
Yes. It is suitable for bowls, pens, boxes and many other woodturning projects.
Yes. It complies with EN71 Part 3 and is suitable for children’s toys and nursery furniture once fully cured and used as directed.
It provides excellent moisture resistance once fully cured, making it suitable for most interior woodworking projects. It is not designed for continuous water immersion.
The clear acrylic formulation is designed to maintain clarity without yellowing the timber, helping to preserve the natural appearance of the wood.
Yes. It can be applied using suitable spray equipment as well as by brush, foam brush or cloth.
Most projects benefit from 2–4 coats, depending on the required level of protection and the type of timber being finished.
It is normally touch dry in approximately 20 minutes and can usually be recoated after around 2 hours under normal conditions.
Yes. Once the lacquer has dried sufficiently, a suitable wax can be applied if a different sheen or additional surface treatment is required.
Yes. It can be used on many hardwoods and softwoods, including oak, ash, maple, walnut, beech and pine.
Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer produces a clear, high-gloss finish that enhances the natural appearance and grain of the timber.
Acrylic lacquer generally dries faster, has lower odour, remains crystal clear and is easier to repair, while polyurethane often provides thicker film builds.
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