Important: All liquid varnishes, polishes and lacquers should be stirred thoroughly prior to use. What are wood finishes? What about food safety such as chopping and cutting boards? What do the terms 'touch dry', 'recoating time' and 'curing time' mean? If a finish is too shiny, will it need stripping and recoating with a new finish such as matt Durapolish Clear Glaze? Are there any safe low odour finishes that I can use in schools and colleges? I have used Shellac Sanding Sealer and other finishes in the past but sometimes notice faint streaks in the final coat. Acrylic Varnishes can raise the grain and dry slightly bumpy. Is there anything I can do? What is the quickest method of creating a polished finish on turned wood?