Pigmented Acid-cat Lacquer

This coloured varnish is a solvent based product that comes in an acid catalysed form. Based on cellulose thinners and requiring a hardening agent, the best results are achieved when spray applied onto furniture and wooden surfaces. Giving a durable and hard wearing finish, almost any number of colours and sheen levels can be achieved from a dead matt to a super high gloss finish :

• 10% - Dead Matt
• 20% - Matt
• 30% - Satin
• 40% - Satin Gloss
• 50% - Off Gloss
• 70% - High Gloss
• 90% - Super Gloss

To take advantage of our colour matching service, just choose a shade from any main line colour chart such as, BS, RAL or Pantone and we'll match it for you. Simply enter your preferred colour choice at the checkout and we will match the colour ready for dispatch. A clear unpigmented version of our acid-cat lacquer is also available. Please allow 5 working days when ordering as this product is made to order.

Primer

As with most types of paint or varnish, the wood being worked on will influence the final colour normally changing it by a shade or two. For example, light coloured woods such as pine may lighten the end overall colour by a degree or 2 while a darker wood such as mahogany or oak will darken the shade by a few degrees.

The lightening and darkening effect caused by the type of wood can be avoided by using our acid-cat primer for pigmented acid-cat varnishes first. The primer will fill small scratches and blemishes in the wood making sanding easier prior to the application of the top coat(s). The primer itself is neutral white which gives the surface about to be coloured a 'blank sheet of canvas' effect thus providing the correct colour match. When using a primer just 1 top coat can be applied although 2 coats are recommended

For those who don't require a perfect match, the acid-cat varnish can be applied directly to furniture or wooden surfaces, a minimum of 2 coats is normally required but 3 or more coats can be used for added protection.

Spraying is strongly recommended. This product can be applied with most types of spray equipment including HVLP, airless and air assisted. In some instances a paint brush can be used.

Coverage

5lt: Enough for about 3 x 2 door wardrobes
25lt: Enough for about 15 x 2 door wardrobes
8 square metres per litre.

Drying Time

Our Acid Cat Lacquer is touch dry within 10-15 minutes. It can be sanded and recoated within 60-90mins but for the purposes of packing we recommend leaving the item overnight beforehand.