Re: Tinting Lacquer

Aug 09, 2003 2 Replies


Anyone have any experience tinting lacquer for application upon furniture or >cabinets? >


>Does anyone know of a website that describes this as part of the finishing >process?

I use Transtint Dyes that I get from Jeff Jewitt, over at

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I use it as a toner for the exact purpose you describe and it works very well.


Jeff's site has forums and archives that can answer your questions and he also answers many questions personally.


Regards, Tom Tom Watson - Woodworker Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania

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Mohwk ultra stains can be mixed with lacquer for tinting purposes. Do not make the tinting lacquer too intense ,better to apply several coats of lightly tinted laquer ....mjh

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