The Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 1-Qt. Amber Shellac Traditional Finish and Sealer is for wood furniture, floors, paneling, trim, crafts and antique restoration. The shellac dries to the touch in 15 minutes and can be re-coated in 45 minutes.
I build reproduction colonial benches and use this to both highlight the grain, and give the deep color to the stains that give them age.. I usually apply 2 - 3 coats, buffing each down to produce a soft sheen, then finish them with mulitple coats of a quality paste wax.