A 1960s dresser I refinished in March went from dull brown to a vibrant honey tone after switching from a standard poly to a water-based amber shellac.

Daniel Taylor · 2026-03-31T05:45:05.524534+00:00

The shellac brought out the original maple grain that the old finish had completely hidden, and now I'm curious if anyone has a good method for testing a finish on hidden wood to see the true color change before committing to a whole piece.

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A 1960s dresser I refinished in March went from dull brown to a vibrant honey tone after switching from a standard poly to a water-based amber shellac. | Furniture Finishers - Topic Shares