Shellac sanding sealer

[Rjw82]

Hi,

I'm a novice with wood finishing. I have recently had my old window shutters dipped and I am now applying the finish. I have used a slightly darkened shellac sanding sealer and the colour looks great and it is a really natural finish. I know I should probably use a wax to finish it but I really like the look without it. Can I get away with just leaving it with the sanding sealer??
Thanks for your help!

 

[CHJ]

I'm assuming that these are internal shutters?
Bit nervous about the dipping and how well any caustics used have been neutralised.

Shellac should be fine but I suspect more prone to collect day to day dust without having been burnished or wax coated either of which would add a shine which I presume you wish to avoid.

A clear wax should not change the shade significantly.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

As was said in another thread a week or two ago - sanding sealer is not the best finish for anything, as it is specifically designed to be scratched (sanded!).

 

[Rjw82]

Hi guys. Thanks for the replies. Still a bit confused. Yes I wish to avoid a shiny finish hence the reason I wasn't convinced about using a wax. However, finishing with a wax seems to be the consensus.

 

[Woodfinish Man]

Definitely finish with a wax otherwise the shutters will look very tired quickly with scratches. Applying a clear wax polish using Superfine 0000 steelwool, leaving a few minutes and buff off with a lint free cloth will produce a lovely satin finish...not glossy.