Question from Gab M
Hi Debra,
Enjoy reading the website. I have made a natural bed similar to yours except the bed head is a lot darker in color. It has no smells and seems neutral at the moment.
Wondering if I sand it to make it lighter in color and leave it like that would that create an off gassing problem? or if I should seal it? I would like to change it however if I am going to create a problem.I won’t.
Thanks Regards Gab
Debra’s Answer
It’s impossible for me to evaluate this without seeing it, but I’ll tell you in general that finishes will outgas when exposed to air, and stop outgassing when it is cured. If your finish is completely cured, sanding it shouldn’t make it outgas; if it’s not, then exposing a deeper uncured layer will open up the finish to outgas, which will stop when that layer is cured.
Sealing it will only add another layer of uncured finish.
If it were me, I would sand it and let it outgas. In another room or outdoors if necessary. Sun speeds outgassing.
