Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer | Water-Based Gloss Finish

Description

Why Choose Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer?

Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer combines a durable protective finish with the convenience of a water-based formulation.

• Water-based formulation
• Crystal-clear high gloss finish
• Extremely hard-wearing
• Virtually odour free
• Non-flammable
• Fast drying
• Excellent moisture resistance
• Easy to apply
• Suitable for brush, cloth or spray application
• EN71-3 Toy Safe once fully cured
• Suitable for professional and DIY woodworking

What Can Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer Be Used On?

Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer is suitable for a wide range of interior wooden surfaces and woodworking projects.

• Wooden furniture
• Tables
• Cabinets
• Shelving
• Interior joinery
• Decorative woodwork
• Woodturning projects
• Turned bowls
• Wooden pens
• Picture frames
• Wooden gifts
• Craft projects
• Children’s toys
• Nursery furniture

Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer for Furniture

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 for Woodturning

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 for Wooden Toys

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.

Water-Based Acrylic Lacquer

The water-based formulation of Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer offers several advantages over traditional solvent-based lacquers.

• Virtually odour free during application
• Non-flammable
• Easy application
• Easy clean-up
• Fast drying
• Clear finish that maintains the natural appearance of timber

This makes the Lacquer particularly useful for interior woodworking and workshops where strong solvent odours are undesirable.

How to Apply Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer

For the best results, ensure the timber is clean, dry and properly prepared before applying the lacquer.

1. Sand the wood smooth.
2. Remove all sanding dust.
3. Stir the lacquer thoroughly before use.
4. Apply a thin, even coat using a brush, foam brush, cloth or suitable spray equipment.
5. Allow approximately 20 minutes until touch dry.
6. Leave approximately 2 hours before applying another coat.
7. Apply 2–4 coats depending on the level of protection required.
8. Allow the finish to fully cure before heavy use.

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

Acrylic Lacquer vs Cellulose Lacquer

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

What is Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer?

This Lacquer is a clear, water-based wood lacquer that produces a hard-wearing high-gloss finish for furniture, woodturning and interior timber.

Is Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer water based?

Yes, this Acrylic Lacquer is a water-based formulation with very low odour and a non-flammable formulation.

Can Acrylic Lacquer be used on furniture?

Yes. It is suitable for tables, cabinets, shelving, display furniture and other interior wooden furniture.

Can Acrylic Lacquer be used for woodturning?

Yes. It is suitable for bowls, pens, boxes and many other woodturning projects.

Can Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer be used on children’s toys?

Yes. It complies with EN71 Part 3 and is suitable for children’s toys and nursery furniture once fully cured and used as directed.

Is Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer waterproof?

It provides excellent moisture resistance once fully cured, making it suitable for most interior woodworking projects. It is not designed for continuous water immersion.

Does Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer yellow over time?

The clear acrylic formulation is designed to maintain clarity without yellowing the timber, helping to preserve the natural appearance of the wood.

Can Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer be sprayed?

Yes. It can be applied using suitable spray equipment as well as by brush, foam brush or cloth.

How many coats should I apply?

Most projects benefit from 2–4 coats, depending on the required level of protection and the type of timber being finished.

How long does the Lacquer take to dry?

It is normally touch dry in approximately 20 minutes and can usually be recoated after around 2 hours under normal conditions.

Can wax be applied over over the Lacquer?

Yes. Once the lacquer has dried sufficiently, a suitable wax can be applied if a different sheen or additional surface treatment is required.

Is this Lacquer suitable for hardwood?

Yes. It can be used on many hardwoods and softwoods, including oak, ash, maple, walnut, beech and pine.

What is the finish once dry?

Chestnut Acrylic Lacquer produces a clear, high-gloss finish that enhances the natural appearance and grain of the timber.

What makes Acrylic Lacquer different from polyurethane?

Acrylic lacquer generally dries faster, has lower odour, remains crystal clear and is easier to repair, while polyurethane often provides thicker film builds.