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One pint of General Finishes Seal-A-Cell Clear can play three roles on raw interior wood: a finish on its own, a base coat under Arm-R-Seal, or a conditioner before oil-based stain. It is a wipe-on blend of oils, urethane and a little wax. The oils soak in and bring out grain and figure; the urethane adds durability. GF notes it ambers over time.
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| Role | How General Finishes describes it |
|---|---|
| Stand-alone finish | 1 to 2 coats, wiped on and wiped off |
| Base coat | One coat to pop the grain, then 2 coats of Arm-R-Seal for tabletops and other high-use surfaces |
| Pre-stain conditioner | One coat, excess wiped off, then oil-based stain applied over the wet sealer on cherry, poplar or pine |
Oil-soaked rags and brushes can catch fire on their own. Put them in a sealed, water-filled metal container right away. Bigger project? It also comes in a quart.
Manufacturer part number: SSPT
Can I use it as a conditioner before stain? Yes. General Finishes says it controls stain penetration and blotching on cherry, poplar and pine. Apply one coat, wipe off the excess, then apply GF oil-based stain right away over the wet Seal-A-Cell. Expect the stain color to be about 20% lighter.
How much will a pint cover? General Finishes lists 50 to 60 sq ft per pint.
Can a water-based topcoat go over it? General Finishes says to let oil-based products dry 72+ hours before applying a water-based product over them.
Source: Seal-A-Cell technical data sheet.
Documents are published by General Finishes. Always follow the label and SDS.
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