Sanding Sealer Question

Zinnser Sealcoat Dewaxed shellac would work. Available at Lowes and Home Depot, although you are probably a far piece from either in Hamburg. (We drive through on I-29 on the way from Omaha to KC often and have wondered about Popcorn Days)

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Thank you, the main thing I’m worried about are the fumes. We must do all this indoors, thats why I wondered about a clear paint base? Popcorn days is a good weekend event. Parade and a flea market in the city park. I am going to try to set up bus tours to come to hamburg this year and Popcorn days may be a good time for that also. Main street was just completed as a total renovation last year so the town is looking good. We opened a primitives shop on Main Steet 6 months ago. www.primitivefurnituresales.com. Simply Primitive at 1004 Main Street. Have a great day, Noel.

-- Noel, Iowa www.primitivefurnituresales.com

I agree with Douglas. Zinnser sealer works well, dries quickly, and I believe the fumes are totally non-toxic.

-- Maplewood, MN

Thanks guys. I will be going to Menards or Home Depot today and will check it out. This is the time of the year I have to worry about air quality. Thank you.

-- Noel, Iowa www.primitivefurnituresales.com

Shellacs are alcohol soluble – the major fumes/vapors coming from the product will be evaporating alcohol. Not really a terrible inhalation hazard, but in the right concentration they could be flammable/explosive.

Still, I too would choose shellac for this purpose.

-- Just another woodworker

definately dewaxed shellac, and as to the fumes ,they are not too bad, but as an alternative,Target coatings,out of calif,has a water based shellac, i got some because i just had to see how you got a waterbased shellac,and everhow, they did, the stuff is almost odorless and works jus like any other shellac, i ever used, is doesnt french polish, but is a very light amber,and of course dewaxed, the stuff works great if ya interested