Identify & Repair Wood Finishes: Oil, Shellac, Lacquer, Poly/Varnish

Identifying the type of wood finish is crucial for touch-up repairs, and it can be done through a sequence of tests starting with oil, shellac, and lacquer.

What's the difference between lacquer, varnish, polyurethane, and shellac? - A Home Crafter

Four Common Finishing Mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Wood Furniture Care- How to Identify the Existing Finish

Lacquer vs. Polyurethane vs. Varnish: The Difference Between Finishes

Wood Furniture Care- How to Identify the Existing Finish

Wood Finish Identification & Finish Repair (oil, shellac, lacquer, and poly/ varnish)

Repairing Scratched Clear Coats

Comparing Laminate, Veneer, Acrylic & Lacquered Glass

Why End Coating Logs is Crucial in the Lumber Industry — Eightify

Wood Finish Shelf Life: Can Stains and Finishes Go Bad? - A Butterfly House