sanding sealer

My client is restoring an older small home type of building on his property. He completely stripped off the old finish from the old Knotty on his walls and ceiling. Now it is bare wood. I sprayed one coat of a water based sanding sealer I got at Home depot today. It made that old Knotty turn a...

multiple dilemmas....original 'cellulose' (manufacturer's info) finish flaked off 3" up legs of (15) chairs. Not possible or practical to refinish due to fancy upholstered seats and leather webbing across back rest with finish showing through and huge time restraint. Need to patch. living on...