Temperature and Applying Shellac

1/30/07, 4:49 PM #1

Mike Fitterling
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Temperature and Applying Shellac

Mike Fitterling

>I am working with dewaxed garnet shellac. I have to spray outside. Lately the weather has been delaying getting this kitchen cab spraying done. We have not had too many days of rain or high humidity, but we have had a long cold snap. I had been trying to spray the shellac when the temp is over 70 degrees F. I was wondering if anyone has had problems spraying shellac at temperatures say over 60 degrees. Nights have been cold here but the daytime will get up in the low 60s. What say you? Can I keep working?

TIA

Mike

Re: Temperature and Applying Shellac

1/30/07, 5:06 PM #2

Doug
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Re: Temperature and Applying Shellac

Doug

>Yep

The solvent for shellac is alcohol... which means you can spray down to about....0 Deg F.

Re: Temperature and Applying Shellac

1/31/07, 1:24 AM #3

Brian Hahn in SW Wisconsin
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Re: Temperature and Applying Shellac

Brian Hahn in SW Wisconsin

>I've brushed on shellac when the temperature in the shop was in the 50's without any problems. It just takes a little longer to dry.

Re: Temperature and Applying Shellac

1/31/07, 2:31 PM #4

Mike Fitterling
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Thanks Doug and Brian

Mike Fitterling

>Looks like I have a window of opportunity today to get on the last shellac coat. Then it will be on to lacquer after the rain that's forecast the rest of the week. :(

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