Editing Varnish (section)

===Lacquer===
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The word ''lacquer'' refers to quick-drying, solvent-based varnishes or paints. Although their names may be similarly derived, lacquer is not the same as ''[[shellac]]'' and is not dissolved in alcohol. Lacquer is dissolved in lacquer thinner, which is a highly flammable solvent typically containing [[butyl acetate]] and [[xylene]] or [[toluene]]. Lacquer is typically sprayed on, within a ''[[spray booth]]'' that evacuates overspray and minimizes the risk of combustion.

The rule of thumb is that a clear wood finish formulated to be sprayed is a lacquer, but if it is formulated to be brushed on then it is a varnish. Thus, by far most pieces of wooden furniture are lacquered.{{Citation needed|date=March 2017}}
 
Lacquer may be considered different from varnish because it can be re-dissolved later by a solvent (such as the one it was dissolved in when it was applied) and does not chemically change to a solid like other varnishes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.johnsankey.ca/pine.html|title=Finishing Solid Pine|website=www.johnsankey.ca}}</ref>