As the project nears completion, all the previous labor-intensive steps are producing fine results. Lacquers come in a variety of sheens and in this project I used the highest sheen possible. Piano lacquer has a rich amber tone to it which really highlights grain patterns. After the piano has received the final coat, new felt is put on the various pieces that had felt on it such as the pedal board and key rail. We either chrome or nickel plate our pedals. This piano had a name faceplate in front of the pedals. The bench was a new one that was matched to the piano finish.
Key Rail Felting
Pedal Plating
Final High-Gloss Coat of Piano Lacquer
High-Gloss Finish in different lighting
Matching New Bench