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Living in Saskatchewan we are prone to constant changes in temperature causing wood to contract and expand.  As wood absorbs humidity it expands and when it loses humidity wood contracts; the finish on the wood needs to be able to change with the weather. Colored lacquers including white have a very high solid content making it very stiff and unable to move during  temperature changes.

There is, however, an exception for Natural Clear Lacquer.  Natural Clear Lacquer has a less solid content and more elasticity, making the Natural lacquer flexible allowing it to move with the wood, whereas, colour and white lacquers are good for a product known as MDF.  This is because MDF keeps its shape no matter how humid or dry the atmosphere around it may be.

We do understand, however, some of our clients will want the look of a white lacquer on wood.  If you are set on this look we will apply a white or colored lacquer on wood but a permission form must be signed and dated.  Once we apply a white or colored lacquer to your wood cabinets our clients are no longer covered under the Mirage Woodworks warranty.

• What is the difference between stain and lacquer?

A stain does exactly what its name states – It stains the wood.  Stain is a transparent product and depending on the color and shade used, the stain allows you to see the grain in the wood through the finish.  Coloured and white lacquers are solid colors; there is no transparency.

Drawers are so much more convenient than cupboards.  With drawers you can pull everything out towards you instead of you having to go into the cupboard.  It eliminates having to kneel on the floor and searing through the very back of your cupboard to find what you need.  When you pull out a drawer everything is automatically right in front of you.  In the name of convenience plan for drawers.