Will this work?

[conwaygolfer]

I have been building new kitchen cabinets from oak plywood. I am using waterborne lacquer (clear) for the finish. All is good.

However, I want to stain the bathroom vanities after making them. I plan on using an oil stain but am not sure if waterborne lacquer is suitable for the final finish. Can I use water over oil? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Conwaygolfer

[gsmittle]

I have been building new kitchen cabinets from oak plywood. I am using waterborne lacquer (clear) for the finish. All is good.

However, I want to stain the bathroom vanities after making them. I plan on using an oil stain but am not sure if waterborne lacquer is suitable for the final finish. Can I use water over oil? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Conwaygolfer

I would suggest making sure the oil stain is completely cured, then a coat of super blonde shellac over the stain, then the lacquer.

g.

[cwsmith]

I'm not sure what "lacquer" you may intend to use, but isn't the moisture (showers, steamy baths) normally found in bathrooms going to present some serious problems?

While I understand that there are "water-based" lacquers, I've always been of the impression that "water" will leave white-stains on traditional solvent-based lacquers.

CWS

[cabinetman]

Once the oil base stain is completely dry you can topcoat it with any film finish. You need no shellac. "Waterbase lacquer" is basically the same as waterbase polyurethane. Solvent base lacquer is totally different.

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[conwaygolfer]

Thanks

for the info - I knew Cabinetman would know the answer. I will wait til its completely dry before applying the lacquer.

Thanks again,
Conwaygolfer

[gsmittle]

Once the oil base stain is completely dry you can topcoat it with any film finish. You need no shellac. "Waterbase lacquer" is basically the same as waterbase polyurethane. Solvent base lacquer is totally different.

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Good to know—thanks!

g.