On 2/19/2012 7:15 AM, RP wrote:
On Feb 18, 9:14 pm, Steve wrote:
On 2/18/2012 4:07 PM, tiredofspam wrote:

So I am particular to shellac.
I would do blonde or super blonde dewaxed shellac since you want it as
clear as possible.

That will still help pop the grain.

As far as not too slick. That can be mitigated with sanding after, with
any finish.

Other advantages, in one day you can get 4 coats done. Fast drying so
less dust nubs.
Low odor.

thanks for the reply. I've never even touched a speck of shellac, but i
must admit after reading all the stuff on this group, my curiosity is
sparked.

Shellac is soft and mars easily. Not suitable for stairs IMHO. I would
use 1 coat BLO to pop the grain, one coat zinsser "seal coat " shellac
for sanding seal and 3-4 coats water poly after. The BLO and shellac
will make the oak beautiful and then the water poly won't give the
lifeless look it would without the 2 steps before it. I do it all the
time with kitchens and such and the look is fabulous.
Amish red oak sounds like it is ~not~ kiln dried. I would be sure it
is KD for stair treads.

RP




no, not dried. But it's been sawn now for about 2+ years. In a garage,
up off the floor. Thanks for the suggestions.

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