on the furniture i make can you cover up the knots with shellac? I know some people like the looks of the knots but
-
Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Apr 25, 2012Christina , you won't really need shellac unless you want to paint, it just keeps the brown stain of knot holes from bleeding thru paint. I hope that answers your question.Helpful Reply
-
-
Christina H on Apr 25, 2012So what your saying Peace is I've got to live with the knots .....GREAT!!!!!!Helpful Reply
-
-
Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Apr 26, 2012Knot good news /-:Helpful Reply
-
-
KMS Woodworks on Apr 26, 2012Sometimes knots can exude oil (sap) that will affect some oil based "varnish". This is normally more common with "cedar". What type of wood is this and what finish does your hubby want to use?Helpful Reply
-
-
Christina H on Apr 29, 2012its just a standard wood from Mendards..it's usually wrapped in plastic..I really don't know what the name of its calledHelpful Reply
-
-
KMS Woodworks on Apr 30, 2012can you post a pic?Helpful Reply
-
-
MillyMolly on Mar 09, 2015A professional once told me to use Bullseye shellac to cover knots in wood. Hope this helps.Helpful Reply
-
-
Cheryle Fuller on Feb 02, 2016shelleac is mde form the shells of the lac bug. It is easily removed with alcohol. thinned it is used as a sealer for all woods, and particularly useful when refinishing oak and mahogany. it evens out the surface so you donlt see the pores of the wood. Many people do not know to do this, so their refinish projects look amatuerHelpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
What are your most dreaded household chores?
Let's face it, household tasks are a part of life, but that doesn't mean we have to love them, right?We all have those duties that we'd rather avoid at all costs. So,... See more
How can I make affordable arm covers for new chairs?
I’m redoing my living room and giving it a completely new, slightly glam/modern farmhouse look. Neutral Color scheme will be white, grays, a little black, touches o... See more
How can I refresh an old ugly lampshade?
How can I refresh an old cloth lamp shade that has just gotten stained & ugly over the years. The shade is a strange shape so I need an easy solution. Any ideas? Than... See more
If I put bleach in my fountain to kill mosquitos will it harm the bird
Rocking chair
I bought this rocking chair 31 years ago when my son was born. It's time to do something with it. Looking for ideas.
How to remove burnt pasta stuck at the bottom of a pot?
Burnt pasta stuck at bottom of pot - how to clean a burnt pot to remove the food?
How effective are bay leaves for ants?
I'm dealing with a terrible ant infestation, and I heard that bay leaves can be a great way to keep them away. Do you know if that's true? If it is, how can I use bay... See more