Wooden shelf: how do I make it shine? paint? lacquer?

Question

I already have the shelf stained the right color, is there anything I can put on it to give a shine?

Thanks!

Answer 1

The best shine will come from Deft Clear Wood Finish Brushing Lacquer. It dries in thirty minutes to recoat and
you do not need to sand between coats.You may want to
sand between coats if you get dust but highly unlikely you
will since it dries in thirty minutes.I have been building
furniture for over thirty years and this is my choice when
I want the best shine.

Answer 2

Any "gloss finish" Varnish or Sealer will do the trick, especially with a few good, solid coats. TIP: after each coat is completely dry, use an ultra-fine sandpaper (280-320 grit) between coats to knock off any dust bits that land in the sealer while drying. I've found that spray sealers are actually a bit more shiny than brush-on types, but this MUST be done outside or in a well-ventilated area & since it's basically spraypaint, it can be messy.

Answer 3

High gloss Polyurethane.

Answer 4

I use polyurethane. You can choose the degree of shine by getting high gloss or satin finish.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Gloss polyurethane works quite well.

Answer 7

give it a coat of polyurethane. It will give it a glossy finish. Depending on how much you use determines how shiny