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Default What looks better?


"longshot" wrote in message
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| you could essentially get the same results with each if done the
proper way.
| I'd go with the water based poly. cause of ease of application. it
would
| probably take about 7 thin coats to get a rich glossy consistent
finish.
| don't forget sealer


holy crap
8 coats
what are you finishing...............a boat?


a good finish only requires 3 coats
a hand rubbed "urethane gel" works better than laquer or poly..
that is what we use in restaurant kitchens.


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| I am refinishing my kitchen cabinets. What looks better (richer,
glamorous,
| expensive, sophisticated etc.): Volatile lacquer, water-based
lacquer,
| oil-based polyurethane or water based polyurethane?
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| Sounds silly, but, with all the work involved I want to get the most
bang
| for my labors.
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