Rich medium brown in colour, commonly used on walnut, oak and mahogany. French Polish is used to produce a warm dark transparent film.

The appearance is unique and cannot be truly recreated with modern lacquers and finishing techniques.

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Similar to French Polish but more popular within the trade especially on mahogany as it gives a slightly "warmer" glow than French Polish.

Button and French polish are durable enough for most types of Antique Decorative furniture.

Available in 250ml, 500ml and 1 Litre bottles.

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Commonly used on pale natural timbers such as oak, ash, beech and sycamore. White Polish produces a beautiful high gloss finish. As it gives a softer finish it is suitable for panelling, bookcases, ornamental furniture and chairs. It is unsuitable for dining table tops of high durability areas. White polish appears cloudy white in solution, but dries to a clear film.

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This is the most durable of Shellac Polishes. It is called traditional because it works and smells like a traditional polish but has actually been modified without the addition of modern resins. During 'bodying up' lubricate using Methylated Spirits and not oils. Finish off, or spirit off, using Methylated Spirits.

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The classic Pale Polish produces a superb finish and is suitable for Antique table tops and this was used successfully before modified Heat Resistant Polishes were introduced. As with all shellac polishes working surfaces should be protected with place mats as heat and alcohol will affect these products.

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Slightly more durable than Special Pale Polish. Cleaner in appearance and very similar to Transparent Polish.

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Rarely used as an exterior polish today. This polish is slightly darker than Special Pale Polish. "Bodies" up quickly and is similar to Transparent Button Polish.

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The darkest of all the polishes. Garnet Polish does not omit a warm glow like Button Polish.

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Tinted black and can be used for ebonising or colouring other polishes.

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Tinted to a strong red colour and can be used to tint other polishes.

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By traditional French Polishing techniques. You can also apply by mop or brush.

By traditional application at room temperature. Touch dry between 10-15 minutes. Cutting back time 20-30 minutes depending on thickness of coat. A full bodied French Polish finish should be left up to 7 days before objects are placed on the surface.

Thinning and cleaning can be with Methylated Spirits.

Most wood dyes and stains can be used prior to French Polishing. For more information please contact our Technical Department.

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Suitable as a sealer for French Polishes or used in conjunction with wax polish. Quick drying, two coats can be applied by brush within the hour. Shellac sealers are not suitable for areas of high durability or surfaces that come into contact with heat or moisture.

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