What is pre cat lacquer used for?

Versatile and durable pre-cat lacquer makes a great finish for indoor furniture and cabinetry. Think of it mainly as a big-project finish (see A question of quantity, shown below). Once dry, pre-cat lacquer rates safe for food contact and resists damage from most food items, water, and alcohol.

Is pre cat lacquer durable?

Pre-catalyzed lacquer is very a very durable product and what makes it different from other/regular lacquer is that it has a catalyst or hardener added into in when you purchase it.

What is the shelf life of pre cat lacquer?

As the pre-catalyzed coating is applied, the solvents will start to evaporate and the curing process will begin. Pre-catalyzed lacquers have a limited shelf life, (120 days for ML Campbell’s MagnaMax, 1 year for ML Campbell’s Magnalac) that is catalyzed at the factory.

Can pre cat lacquer be tinted?

Waterborne PreCatalyzed Sealer and/or topcoat may be tinted with Waterborne Colorants not to exceed 10% addition by volume.

Does pre-cat lacquer yellow?

It resists most household liquids, chemicals and solvents, in addition to being fairly scratch resistant. However, pre-catalyzed lacquer suffers that same problem as the nitrocellulose lacquers that came before it, and which it is also made with; it will yellow over time.

Does catalyzed lacquer go bad?

Nitrocellulose lacquer can last indefinitely, and even decades-old lacquer is usually just fine. The same is true of catalyzed lacquer or conversion varnish, provided both the catalyst and lacquer base are properly sealed and stored separately.

Does pre cat lacquer yellow?

How do you keep lacquer from turning yellow?

To avoid a yellowing wood finish, use a water-based polyurethane instead of an oil based polyurethane. The best water-based polyurethane is Minwax’s Polycrylic, which is formulated for easy consumer use.

Why does lacquer turn yellow?

Clear or white paints, lacquers, and coatings turning yellow is a very common complaint. The yellow color is an oxidized color from age or exposure to UV light and it’s unlikely that anything can be done short of refinishing.

Is pre-cat lacquer water-based?

Product Description. General Finishes water-based Pre-Cat Lacquer wood finish uses new technology in the polymer manufacturing process. This novel formula produces a smaller and smoother polymer particle, which translates into a big increase in film clarity.

Will lacquer turn yellow?

Lacquer finishes are popular because they don’t yellow with age, protect well against liquids, and require very little maintenance. Lacquers are comparable to a varnish or urethane, but are usually sprayed on rather than applied with a brush or hand-rubbed cloth.

What happens if you don’t catalyzed lacquer?

It will never lose the tacky feeling, though it will dry on the surface to a small degree. Expect to be called back to refinish them in the future if you don’t strip and refinish now. Spraying anything on top of them as they are now will cause wrinkling and major adhesion issues.

Does lacquer have a shelf life?

Three years is a safe number, but the truth is that older coatings, properly stored, may be viable much longer, though shelf life varies from one finish to another. Nitrocellulose lacquer can last indefinitely, and even decades-old lacquer is usually just fine.

What lacquer does not yellow?

Acrylic based finishes, both water and solvent based are the best choice for non-yellowing finishes. Waxes also will not yellow as well as some catalyzed lacquers and varnishes.

Does pre catalyzed lacquer yellow?

What is pre-cat lacquer?

A look at Pre-cat Lacquer. If you love lacquer but wish it was more durable, take a look at pre-catalyzed (pre-cat) lacquer. It retains the best qualities of traditional lacquer but provides a harder surface that better resists abrasion, thanks to a catalyst (think of two-part epoxy) that initiates a chemical reaction as the finish dries.

What is hibild pre cat lacquer?

Sher-Wood® Hi-Bild™ Pre-Cat Lacquer is a fast drying, high performance, clear, conversion lacquer designed for the Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry and General Wood Finishing markets. After catalyzation, it provides a four-month pot life.

Is pre cat lacquer safe for food?

Once dry, pre-cat lacquer rates safe for food contact and resists damage from most food items, water, and alcohol. But, it isn’t as impervious to damage as polyurethane.

How do you apply pre cat lacquer?

Applying pre-cat lacquer. Lacquer works best as a spray finish, applied to dry wood finish-sanded to at least 220 grit. High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray equipment proves best for application because it greatly reduces bounce-back and overspray compared with conventional high-pressure spray guns.