At Raleigh Woodworks, we love giving furniture new life with high-quality lacquer finishes. Whether you're refreshing a vintage piece or customizing cabinetry, lacquer painting is a durable, beautiful option. But if you've ever wondered why we offer stock colors at a standard price while custom color orders come with an additional cost, here's a behind-the-scenes look at why.
The Lacquer Storage Challenge
Lacquer paint isn’t like traditional water-based paint—it requires proper storage to remain safe and usable. The government and EPA have strict regulations for how lacquer must be stored, including the requirement for fire-safe storage cabinets. These cabinets are expensive, and space is limited. With thousands of potential colors available, keeping an unlimited selection on hand would require excessive storage and maintenance.
By curating a selection of stock colors, we ensure that we can store, organize, and manage inventory efficiently, keeping costs down for our customers.
Managing Lacquer Waste and Disposal Costs
One of the biggest hidden costs of lacquer painting is waste removal. Lacquer is a hazardous material, meaning it must be disposed of properly. If we purchase a custom color and it isn’t used again, we eventually have to pay to have it removed. The more custom colors we bring in, the higher our waste management costs.
Offering stock colors allows us to use materials efficiently with minimal waste, which helps keep our pricing competitive.
Ordering Lacquer Minimums & Supplier Fees
Unlike standard paints, lacquer often has strict ordering minimums. If a customer requests a custom color, we may have to buy more than we actually need for one project. Since the likelihood of another customer choosing the exact same custom shade is low, we’re left with excess material that may never get used.
Stock colors allow us to order efficiently in bulk, lowering costs and reducing unnecessary waste.
Lacquer Cleanup & Production Efficiency
Every time we spray a different lacquer color, we need to fully clean out our equipment to avoid contamination. This process includes using specialized cleaning solvents, which also have to be safely stored and disposed of. When we stick to a selection of stock colors, we streamline this process and reduce unnecessary cleanup time and materials.
Why This Matters for You
By offering a carefully curated selection of stock colors, we can provide:
Lower Prices – Standard colors allow us to buy in bulk, reducing costs.
Faster Turnaround – With stock colors ready to go, we can complete projects more efficiently.
Consistent Quality – Stock colors ensure color reliability and easier touch-ups if needed in the future.
Of course, we know that sometimes only a custom color will do. That’s why we’re happy to offer custom lacquer colors for an additional fee, ensuring you get the exact look you envision while covering the added costs of sourcing, storage, and labor.
If you’re ready to refresh your furniture with a high-quality lacquer finish, check out our stock color options or reach out to discuss a custom project. We’d love to bring your vision to life!
Raleigh Woodworks – Curated Furniture & Custom Carpentry, Tailored to Your Space
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