Soleil d’Ambre No. 46 Lacquer

Soleil d’Ambre No. 46 brings gold into the room: a warm yellow with an amber core that calls to mind oiled wood more than paint. This shade draws light into corners that otherwise get none. The silk sheen of the furniture lacquer is what makes this depth visible in the first place.

Amber on a lacquered surface

Unlike a powdery yellow, Soleil d’Ambre No. 46 has real saturation. On a sideboard, it creates a surface that glows golden-brown in daylight and turns almost reddish in the evening. The silk sheen amplifies this shift: where light hits at an angle, the tone grows lighter and warmer, while it stays rich across the flat surface. On mouldings, glazing bars and stair strings, it traces every edge. Against light oak it sits in a friendly way, against walnut it creates harmony rather than contrast. On small surfaces, it's strong enough to stand alone.

Substrate, bonding primer, lacquer: the order

A rich tone forgives poor preparation even less than a light one. The substrate must be clean, dry, load-bearing and free of loose particles; old glossy surfaces are sanded and dedusted. Then comes re-box core as a bonding primer, and only after that re-box protect, applied in two thin coats. For stairs, it's worth reading Treppe streichen: Holztreppe Anleitung, since it also covers the question of how to still live upstairs or downstairs while the lacquer dries. Clean, crisp edges are explained in Richtig abkleben ohne Farbunterläufe.

What the lacquer withstands and where it belongs

re-box protect is the silky-sheen furniture and colour lacquer for furniture, wood and interior surfaces. It's resistant to mechanical stress, everyday soiling and external influences. In this golden yellow, it works best where a surface can carry attention: on the inside of a front door, on stair strings and risers, on a single piece of furniture in the hallway, or on the inside of a wardrobe that lights up when opened.

Shades that hold their own next to Soleil d’Ambre No. 46

This tone works well with both close relatives and counterpoints. Among the yellow lacquer colours, Soleil Doux No. 45 Lack is the lightened variant, good for large surfaces while the gold takes care of the details. Saffron Glow No. 32 Lack moves in the same direction, just with more signal, and Candlewick Yellow No. 15 Lack brings the warmth back to candlelight. Things turn calmer with Blanc Pêche No. 47 Lack on skirting and frames. For the wall in the same tone, Soleil d’Ambre No. 46 is ready and waiting.

Is a 750 ml tin enough?

That depends on the surface, not the shade. From roughly 6 to 8 m² per litre and coat, 750 ml gives you around 4.5 to 6 m² with one coat and around 2 to 3 m² with two coats. That covers a chest of drawers, a stair railing with handrail, or one side of a door. For a full room door on both sides with two coats, you'll need two tins; for a whole staircase, it's best to work out the square metres calmly before ordering.

Frequently asked questions about Soleil d’Ambre No. 46

Does Soleil d’Ambre No. 46 look too dark on large surfaces?
No, the tone doesn't become too dark, but it does become present. Across a whole wall of cabinets, the gold takes charge of the room. If that's not what you want, use the tone for details and a lighter yellow for the surface.

Can I use it to paint a wooden staircase?
Yes, indoor wooden stairs fall within the intended use of re-box protect. The lacquer is resistant to mechanical stress. What matters is a load-bearing, sanded substrate and the re-box core bonding primer underneath.

Is the same shade available as a wall paint?
Yes, Soleil d’Ambre No. 46 is also available as a wall paint. Wall paint and lacquer are two different materials carrying the same shade.

How quickly will the lacquer arrive?
Delivery takes 3 to 5 working days from receipt of payment. Each tin is mixed only after you place your order, and shipping is within Germany.