How to Glaze Over Catalyzed Lacquer Finishes

Applying a glaze over a catalyzed finish will increase the look and style of your furniture; though time consuming, it's a process an amateur painter can complete. Glaze is designed to adhere to the crevices of your furniture to accent the color. You must buff a catalyzed lacquer before applying the glaze. Catalyzed lacquer finishes are generally more durable than non-catalyzed finishes. Glaze comes in a variety of colors, and you can purchase it at your local paint store.

Steel wool (001)
Air compressor with air nozzle
Wiping cloth (1 bag)
Clear top coat sealer
Paintbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Buff the furniture smooth using 001 steel wool. Rub the furniture in a back-and-forth motion with the steel wool to flatten any flaws in the current catalyzed lacquer finish. Rub the steel wool with the grain of the wood.
- 2
  Blow the furniture off using an air compressor connected to an air nozzle. Thoroughly spray the furniture to remove all the steel wool.
- 3
  Apply glaze to a small section of the furniture using a wiping cloth. Apply enough glaze so it seeps into the cracks and crevices of the wood.
- 4
  Allow the glaze to dry for five minutes.
- 5
  Wipe the excess glaze from the furniture using a wiping cloth. Avoid wiping directly into the cracks and crevices, which will remove the glaze within. If desired, adjust the amount of glaze you want to leave on the furniture by wiping less. If you accidentally wipe the surface too clean, reapply the glaze.
- 6
  Continue glazing small sections until you have glazed the entire piece of furniture.
- 7
  Allow the glaze to dry for the time specified on the label.
- 8
  Apply a clear top coat sealer to the furniture using a paintbrush. Brush the clear top coat sealer over the entire surface of the furniture.

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