I have a whole room (walls and ceiling) of T&G pine that I spent 8 hours sanding to remove stains, etc. and I want to varnish it with something. I'm considering satin water-based poly that won't fill my house with fumes when it dries. However, the water-based stuff will probably raise the grain and I'm tired of sanding. (I know I'll have to sand between coats anyway, but just lightly). Should I seal first with shellac to avoid raising the grain? The fumes from shellac won't be as bad as from something oil based? Opinion? Shellac?
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