jimr
Member
There have been hundreds of discussions, opinions, comments and advice on this dozens of other forums about what is the "best" finish. I know that most of this comes from personal experience and what "works for me". It appears to me that there are three factors involved - appearance, durability and ease of application. Appearance and ease of application are very subjective to each individual. Durability is something that should be more objectively measureable. For instance, from what I have read, lacquer is more moisture and wear resistant than shellac. If that is a fact then lacquer should be a "better" finish than a shellac product. Then there is CA, which apparently is an extremely durable finish. What about acrylic, how does that stand up to moisture and wear. Recently I have seen discussions on Enduro poly, how does it measure up.
I realize that there will be tradeoffs in appearance and ease of application when trying to achieve the best durability. Aside from that is there any data anywhere that can be universally accepted as to what product can provide the highest degree of durability?
Or am I asking a question that simply has no answer?
Any comments would be appreciated.
I realize that there will be tradeoffs in appearance and ease of application when trying to achieve the best durability. Aside from that is there any data anywhere that can be universally accepted as to what product can provide the highest degree of durability?
Or am I asking a question that simply has no answer?
Any comments would be appreciated.