Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac, Clear, 1 Gal
CLEAR SHELLAC · 1 GAL
Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac is a traditional, fast-drying shellac finish and sealer for interior woodwork, trim, paneling, cabinets and furniture. Clear shellac dries transparent with a faint golden cast, and Zinsser says it does not darken or yellow with age. It is not recommended as a sealer under polyurethane.
- Type: Shellac finish and sealer
- Color: Clear
- Dry time: Dry to touch in 30 minutes; recoat in under 1 hour
- Under polyurethane: Not recommended as a sealer under polyurethane (per Zinsser)
- Use: Interior wood trim, paneling, doors, cabinets and furniture
- VOC: Under 625 g/L
- Size: 1 gallon
- Cleanup: Denatured alcohol, or household ammonia and water
Specifications from the Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac technical data sheet (Rust-Oleum).
Zinsser Bulls Eye Clear Shellac: common questions
Where can I buy Zinsser Bulls Eye Clear Shellac near Atlanta or Nashville?
NDM Floors Distributor carries Zinsser Bulls Eye Clear Shellac at our three stores: Stockbridge, GA (south metro Atlanta, 470-507-0711), Marietta, GA (north metro Atlanta, 770-627-4313) and Brentwood, TN (Nashville area, 629-216-1555). Stock varies by store, so call ahead to confirm availability and get a quote.
Can I use Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac as a sealer under polyurethane?
No. Zinsser states that Bulls Eye Shellac is not recommended as a sealer under polyurethane. For a sealer under oil- or water-based polyurethane, Zinsser makes SealCoat Universal Sanding Sealer, a 100% dewaxed shellac.
How long does Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac take to dry?
Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac dries to the touch in 30 minutes and can be recoated in less than 1 hour at about 70°F and 50% humidity.
What is the difference between clear and amber shellac?
Zinsser says Bulls Eye Clear Shellac dries transparent with a faint golden cast, while Bulls Eye Amber Shellac has a warm, orange cast that gives woodwork a rich, antique look.
How do you clean up Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac?
Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac cleans up with denatured alcohol or a mix of household ammonia and water. Zinsser says not to thin the product.
See more Zinsser shellac and sealers at NDM Floors Distributor.



