Lacquering

 

Lacquering is among the popular kinds of finishing especially in the furniture industry. Al Mazhar Plating is also offering a wide range of Lacquering such as:  flat, matte, egg shell, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss (high).

Lacquer as commonly known is a clear or colored wood finish that dries by solvent evaporation or a curing process that produces a hard, durable finish. It first came from the Sanskrit word lākshā’ “wax” which was used for both the Lac insect (because of their enormous number) and the scarlet resinous secretion it produces that was used as wood finish in ancient India and neighboring areas.

The types of lacquer varies from each places, but here are the most common types:

  • Nitrocellulose lacquers
  • Acrylic Lacquers
  • Water-based Lacquers

Lacquering is popularly used in:

  • Interior Design & Turnkey
  • Hospitality
  • Signages

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