Lacquering & Special Finishes in Northampton

Where a harder-wearing finish is needed, we apply acid cat, pre-cat and bar top lacquers to doors, panelling, bar tops, kitchens, staircases and commercial interiors, in sheens from matt to full gloss.

We also offer special finishes. Ebonising turns wood a deep, even black while keeping the texture of the grain, and suits handrails, bar tops and furniture. Japanning is the traditional black lacquer finish seen on antique cabinets and boxes, often decorated with gilded chinoiserie.

We refinish car wood interior trim, such as dashboards and door cappings, bringing back the depth and colour of the original veneers, including classic cars such as the Jaguar Mark 2.

Lacquers we use

• Acid catalysed (acid cat) lacquer – a very hard, chemical-resistant finish for kitchens, bar tops, doors and commercial furniture that gets heavy use.
• Pre-catalysed (pre-cat) lacquer – a tough, quick-drying lacquer for furniture, panelling, doors and staircases.
• Bar top lacquer – a thick, high-build protective finish for bars, counters and table tops that need to resist spills, heat and wear.

Lacquers are sprayed for a smooth, even finish, in sheens from matt and satin to full gloss, and can be applied over a stain to change the colour of the wood while keeping the grain on show. We use lacquers from leading manufacturers, choosing the right product for each job.

Special finishes

• Ebonising – turns wood a deep, even black while keeping the texture of the grain. Popular for handrails, bar tops, furniture and doors.
• Japanning – the traditional black lacquer finish of antique cabinets, boxes and clock cases. We restore existing japanning and also apply new japanned finishes.
• Car wood trim – dashboards, door cappings and other wooden interior trim are refinished to bring back the depth and colour of the original veneers, from classic cars such as the Jaguar Mark 2 to modern cars. The trim is removed from the car by the customer and brought to our workshop to be refinished.

Getting a quote

Every job is different. The time and cost depend on the size of the job, the condition of the existing finish and the finish you choose, so we price each job individually. For a quote, send us a few photos and a short description using our contact form or WhatsApp.

Areas we cover

We are based in Horton, just outside Northampton, and carry out lacquering and special finishes across Northampton and the surrounding villages, including Great Brington, Church Brampton, Boughton, Brixworth, Moulton and East Haddon. We also work throughout south Northamptonshire and north Buckinghamshire, including Towcester, Silverstone, Whittlebury, Deanshanger, Stowe and Buckingham, and further east in Woburn, Aspley Guise and Turvey in Bedfordshire, and Olney, Newport Pagnell and Wing in Buckinghamshire.