how soon after w/b dye can I shellac?

cudavid | Posted in Finishing on June 22, 2003 09:59am

Hi I did trans tint dye, water based,, wiped on about an hour age. added a fan and appears dry on surface now, but I am sure moisture is still in wood. How soon is safe to shellac w/o trapping moisture concerns? Thank you Dave

Replies

Westchester | Jun 22, 2003 10:48pm | #1
You won't go wrong waiting overnight especially if the weather is damp.

Kevin | Jun 23, 2003 05:20am | #2
Good advice, SA. I agree.

Regards,

Kevin

sawduster | Jun 25, 2003 03:58am | #3
While I don't think it is a good practice, I have put on a water based die in the morning, applied fresh shelac, sanded lightly (320 ROS to knock the grain down), and had a coat of laquer on before the day was over. All this in Houston's humid spring. I agree that a day would be better, but if you are rushed to get a job out it can be done.