Most occasional DIY'rs don't have spray equipment, however that's the best way to apply lacquer. One can, with effort, find spray cans of lacquer and they do produce a very fine finish if one has an area that can ventilate the overspray. I've used it on oak finishes since it's very durable and provides one of the most attractive finishes... if... 1. Don't thin it, 2. Don't rebrush it once applied, since it begins drying quite quickly one can never over brush it and expect to have a finish free of brush stokes, 3. Don't shake the can, since this will only introduce air bubbles and further mar the finished project, and lastly, 4. Be sure the room temperature is fairly warm... at least 70 degrees F, which will assure the finish does set up and doesn't collect the interminable dust particles we all fear and detest... Good luck!