Water-based Acrylic · alkyd emulsion
The modern standard, healthy and stable.
- Dries fast and barely smells
- Doesn't yellow: white stays white
- Flexible, it doesn't crack on wood that moves
Ideal for
Woodwork & lacquering A lacquered finish,
A lacquered finish,
flawless.
Doors, frames, staircases, cupboards… We give woodwork a smooth, lasting lacquer — with no visible brush strokes.
Our method
How we work.
- 01 Advice & quote We assess the woodwork, the shade and the level of sheen you want.
- 02 Protection & hardware Surroundings protected; we remove or mask the hardware.
- 03 Sanding & prep Keying, filling, dust removal — the key to a perfect lacquer.
- 04 Primer & lacquer Bonding primer then lacquer, in thin, even coats.
- 05 Refitting & check We put everything back and check the finish with you.
The details that make it.
Craftsmanship is mostly the details you don't see. Here are a few principles we apply on every job.
- 01 Keying between each coat A light sand between coats helps the next one grip and breaks up the micro-dust. That's the secret of a smooth, grain-free finish.
- 02 Degreasing before the lacquer On old or varnished woodwork, we degrease and dull it down: without that, the lacquer won't grip and ends up flaking.
- 03 A suitable bonding primer Bare wood, melamine, old varnish or metal don't call for the same primer. It's the primer that guarantees lasting hold.
- 04 Thin, smooth coats We load little and smooth out: several thin coats give a perfect finish, where a thick coat runs and marks.
- 05 We take the hardware off Handles, hinges and locks removed rather than masked as best we can: a clean lacquer shows in the details and along the edges.
- 06 Drying before refitting A lacquer dries on the surface but hardens deeper over several days. We let it cure before handling, otherwise it marks at the slightest touch.
The right level of sheen.
From discreet matte to deep gloss, we match the lacquer to the room and the effect you want.
- Matte · 5%Matte lacquer Contemporary and discreet, it softens the surface's flaws.
- Satin · 30%Satin lacquer The most versatile: soft, washable, easy to live with day to day.
- Gloss · 70%Gloss lacquer Deep and chic, it reflects the light. For your finest rooms.
The lacquer, water or oil?
Two schools of thought for lacquering wood. We explain it simply, and choose by the room and the use.
Oil-based Alkyd · solvent-based
The smoothest, hardest finish.
- Self-levelling, fills and hides the wood grain
- Very resistant to knocks and cleaning
- Ideal on heavily used surfaces
Ideal for
Our advice Today's water-based lacquers rival oil, without the smell or the yellowing: that's our default choice. We keep oil for the surfaces that take the most punishment.
What to know up front.
The practical points that make the job simpler — and the result better. Another question? Just ask, we always answer.
My wood is already painted or varnished — is that a problem?
No, but it changes the prep: on old work, we degrease, sand and apply a bonding coat. On bare or damaged wood, it's different again — we look before pricing.
Do you work on site or in the workshop?
Doors and small items can go to the workshop for a perfect, dust-free lacquer. Fixed elements (staircases, skirting, frames) are done at your place, under protection.
Why has my old white woodwork yellowed?
That's typical of oil-based lacquers. Water-based, white stays white over time: we advise you by the room and the use.
When can I use it after lacquering?
The lacquer dries on the surface in a few hours but hardens over several days. We tell you when you can handle it without marking — a little patience guarantees the finish.
Can we change the hardware along the way?
It's the ideal moment: we take off handles and locks to lacquer cleanly right to the edges. If you want to fit new ones, plan them before we refit.
Woodwork & lacquering by Revono.
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