{"product_id":"sealacell-clear-pint","title":"Sealacell Clear - Pint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eAn unusual combination of oils, urethanes, and wax, Seal-A-Cell Clear has served craftsman for decades as the best wipe-on clear coat to get that \"natural\" look on beautiful woods. The oils penetrate deep into the wood to highlight the figure of the wood, and the urethane ensures durability. Seal-A-Cell is to be used as a basecoat for \u003ca title=\"Arm-R-Seal Oil Based Topcoat\" href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/wood-finishes-retail\/oil-based-topcoats\/arm-r-seal-oil-based-topcoat\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"d92a717c-767a-4d8e-a28e-1b9a17b79272\"\u003eGF Arm-R-Seal\u003c\/a\u003e but can be used as a stand-alone finish. Use as a wood conditioner to control the penetration of stains or intermix with GF oil-based stains to dilute or create custom colors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"accordion-toggler\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"js-toggler on\" href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/wood-finishes-retail\/oil-based-wood-stains-sealers\/oil-based-seal-cell-clear#\" data-target=\"in-co-102\"\u003eHow To Apply General Finishes Seal-A-Cell\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"in-co-102\" class=\"accordion-content on\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__items\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"field__item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eSeal-A-Cell Application Steps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eWatch \u003ca title=\"Seal-A-Cell Clear Product Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/generalfinishes.com\/videos\/seal-cell-clear-product-overview\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"media\" data-entity-uuid=\"eb5219bb-a6d0-47a0-876a-5d690fc67d0b\"\u003eSeal-A-Cell Product Overview Video\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eWork in a well-ventilated area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eStir thoroughly to reincorporate solids that have settled to the bottom of the can before use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eTest for adhesion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eApply 1-2 coats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eApply a liberal amount of product using a natural bristle brush, foam brush, pad applicator, staining pad or cotton cloth. Wipe along the wood grain using smooth, even strokes. Avoid heavy pressure and back brushing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eWipe off excess evenly with the grain and with light pressure using a cloth or absorbent paper towel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eApply first coat of topcoat before sanding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eTopcoat:  Topcoat with Arm-R-Seal or Gel Topcoat to enhance durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eApplication As A Wood Conditioner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eSeal-A-Cell can be used to control stain penetration and prevent blotching on difficult-to-stain woods such as cherry, poplar, and pine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eApply one coat with a brush or rag, then wipe off excess. Immediately apply General Finishes Oil Based Gel Stain or Liquid Oil Based Stain over wet Seal-A-Cell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eLet dry overnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eTopcoat with General Finishes Arm-R-Seal or Gel Satin Topcoat. Seal-A-Cell has a very small amount of wax, but not enough to interfere with adhesion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eWhen using wood conditioners, the stain color will be 20% lighter. Apply a second coat for a deeper, richer color if desired. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eCreating Custom Oil Based Stain Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eSeal-A-Cell can be used as an oil based clear stain base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eAdd universal tints to Seal-A-Cell to achieve custom colored stains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eTo dilute or lighten the color of General Finishes oil-based stains, add Seal-A-Cell Clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eHigh Use Surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eSeal-A-Cell is durable as a stand-alone finish on a table top, but if you are refinishing a high-use surface that will make regular contact with water, household chemicals and wear, we recommend using Arm-R-Seal instead. Seal-A-Cell has modified linseed oil which will pop the grain more, but Arm-R-Seal is more durable overall because of its high urethane content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'times new roman', times;\"\u003eTo get the best of both finishes, apply a base coat of Seal-A-Cell to pop the wood grain and then top that with 2 coats Arm-R-Seal for durability. Let Seal-A-Cell dry completely before adding a second coat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"General Finishes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42633833283666,"sku":"B235-UL Pint","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/5102\/5234\/products\/gf-product-seal-a-cell-quart-closed-transparent-temporary-file-general-finishes-2018__23414.png?v=1658495236","url":"https:\/\/www.carolinapine.com\/products\/sealacell-clear-pint","provider":"Carolina Pine LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}