Shellac is inherently pretty weak and vulnerable, and reversible. Even once you got it as cured as it can get, it can still re-soften. I think you’re likely never to be satisfied with the finish you get with it for a dining table. On the plus side, it should be easy to strip off if you decide to refinish with something more durable!
Shellac is inherently pretty weak and vulnerable, and reversible. Even once you got it as cured as it can get, it can still re-soften. I think you’re likely never to be satisfied with the finish you get with it for a dining table. On the plus side, it should be easy to strip off if you decide to refinish with something more durable!
Which does make me wonder whether we were correct that shellac is what was on there before! Since that did seem sturdy.