Water-based spray lacquer - local source??

[eddie the eagle]

Hi All,

Just a quick question - Is anyone able to recommend a source of water-based spray lacquer/polyurethane locally? I can't use two-pack finish where I am.

This link from the US is something similar to what I'm looking for, but I can't justify importing. I believe that Europe have outlawed solvent-based finishes, so I thought that surely a high quality water-borne spray must have made it over here as well.
http://www.targetcoatings.com/products/coatings/oxford_spray_lacq.html

I've done a search on past posts here and on google without seeming to find an answer.

Probable use = 20-50L/year at the moment, depending upon how things go, maybe more.

What have you guys used that worked well and are you able to provide a source?

I'll be working from home until I get enough of a client base established again, solvent-based finishes are out of the question (I don't want to upset the neighbours unnecessarily)

Cheers,

eddie
(on the SW outskirts of Sydney)

[vinnie]

Some cork tiles are finished with a water based poly, not sure if it is sprayable but should be. Premium Floors @ 49 Dulacca St.,Acacia Ridge in Brisbane Ph.07 32733111,used to wholesale such a product. They could have a wharehouse in Sydney .Let your fingers do the walking. regards Vinnie

[echnidna]

I have sprayed Solver Polyaqua Satin with very good results.
The can says thin up to 10% with water but I found 20% works better in the gun.
Very nice crystal clear finish from the gun.
It will pad on very nicely as well as spray.
Haven't tried brushing it though it is a brushable finish

The disadvantage is the time it takes to build up a nice furniture finish.
Don't apply any more than 2 coats per day, so that it can dry properly between coats. But polyurethane is the same, taking days to build up the finish

In spite of this its a good alternative finish to lacquer and shellac when the weather is cold enough to cause blushing.

[eddie the eagle]

Hi All,

Thanks for the responses and help.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers,

eddie

[eddie the eagle]

Hi All,

Just a follow up post.

AkzoNobel in Vic carry it - Akzolac (acrylic-based) - min order quantity is twenty litres so it won't exactly suit those wanting to finish a single chair, unfortunately - 30% and 50% gloss. I'm looking to go across from a fume and nuisance odour point of view, depending upon test results

Best regards,

eddie

[echnidna]

What sorta price Eddie??

[eddie the eagle]

Hi Bob,

I sent you an email with details of supplier. Price wasn't that unreasonable.

Cheers,

eddie

[soundman]

If you get some. be sure to let us know how the stuff is to use.
This water bassed / spraying fumes thing is an ongoing issue for many of us.
cheers

[la Huerta]

i'm pretty sure wattle sell waterburne spray finishes, but it's under the trade/commercial section...and from what i here is very good...

[echnidna]

Hi All,

Just a follow up post.

AkzoNobel in Vic carry it - Akzolac (acrylic-based) - min order quantity is twenty litres so it won't exactly suit those wanting to finish a single chair, unfortunately - 30% and 50% gloss. I'm looking to go across from a fume and nuisance odour point of view, depending upon test results

Best regards,

eddie

Their website is unhelpful
Tried ringing them on STD but got left in a queue so I hung up as I won't wait for d##heads on std rates.
Don't even know if their price is acceptable so I think I'll just stick to solvent lacquer which is only $125 per 20 litres anyway.

[eddie the eagle]

HI All,

The product sprayed beautifully off the gun, but they announced that they're exiting the local market in wood finishes, so I'm starting from scratch again.

Cheers,

eddie

[Auld Bassoon]

Maybe they'll have a clearance sale?