Shellac

Shellac

A finish produced from a combination of alcohol and resins excreted by the Lac Beetle. Has good ambering, may become tacky when subjected to high humidity and lacks the high abrasion resistance of more modern finishes. Generally low in cost, this finish may water spot but is easy to use.

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Category: Flooring
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shellac

Chronometry; Clock

A resinous substance produced as a protective coating by the lac insect of India. It is available as amall orange flakes which are dissolved in methylated spirit to form a varnish ...

shellac

Home furnishings; General furniture

Resinous varnish obtained from the lac insect and used in japanning.

shellac

Photography; Professional photography

natural resin with a low melting point. It is mainly used on dry mounting tissue.

shellac

Construction; Flooring

A finish produced from a combination of alcohol and resins excreted by the Lac Beetle. Has good ambering, may become tacky when subjected to high humidity and lacks the high ...

shellac

Science; General science

The lac resin (secreted by the lac insect) when used in flake (or shell) form. Shellac varnish is a solution of shellac in denatured alcohol.

shellac

Packaging; General packaging

An alcohol-soluble natural resin widely used in flexographic inks.

cistern

Construction; Architecture; Building/real property; Carpentry; Demolition/excavation

water recipient like a well or a tank

quicksand

Construction; Flooring

A bed of loose sand that is mixed with water. This mixture forms a soft, shifting mass that swallows objects resting on its surface.

mitered corners

Construction; Flooring

Usually, a 45 degree angle cut in the laminate to create custom borders and insets. These cuts require that a new groove be cut and a spline inserted prior to final installation.

mixed media

Construction; Flooring

A wood floor that is predominately of wood, but also incorporates other materials, such as slate, stone, ceramic, marble or metal.

mineral spirits

Construction; Flooring

A solvent product used as a thinner and/or cleaner.

mineral streak

Construction; Flooring

a.) A general term used to describe discoloring in hardwoods. The discoloring ranges from greenish brown to black and has a high mineral content; also called mineral stain. b.) ...