Shellac over Poly??

[Matthew Curtis]

I just read that shellac over oil based poly will increase luster. Is that true

[Scott Holmes]

Under the poly would seal the wood better and add depth... over poly will do little to make the poly look better.

IMHO poly is for floors, period.

[mike holden]

Matthew,
My first thought was: Why?

My recommendation is to make a sample board. Take a piece of scrap material, sand it, coat it with poly, then coat half with shellac and see what *YOU* think.

Simple and easy,
Mike

[Howard Acheson]

I just read that shellac over oil based poly will increase luster. Is that true

Not true. If you want more luster and clarity, use a non-poly varnish. For further luster or sheen, rub out the varnish to a high gloss.