Sealer reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 131 Reddit reviews across 41 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Sealer brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Hunting, r/BuyItForLife, r/sousvide, r/CosplayHelp, r/FenceBuilding. Top-rated brands include FoodSaver (4.4/5), Nesco (4.9/5), Mod Podge (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews131
Subreddits41
Posts52
Brands94
Products28
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#1
FoodSaver
4.4
(12)
"I bought a Foodsaver at a garage sale for $5 about 15 years ago. I use it all the time and it’s never failed."
"Buy a FoodSaver from Costco and you will have a lifetime return policy if needed!"
"I've used a FoodSaver for years and have been very happy with it. I have the model with the bag dispenser. Simplifies the process greatly."
"I have a food saver and love it."
"I've had a Foodsaver (refurb) and an inexpensive Rival vacuum sealers and both are great."
"I use it constantly! I always buy meat in bulk and portion it out."
"I’ve had a food saver from Costco for about 4 years and it does just fine."
"I've had the same food saver for 10+ years."
"I have a Food Saver brand one and it gives me no problems."
"I've got one of the cheaper food savers."
#2
Nesco
4.9
(8)
"I have had the nesco for years still works good as new."
"I’d go with the Nesco vs 12. it’s easy to use and great for both freezing meat and dry food storage. you can adjust the vacuum strength for delicate items too. Mine’s held up well and I’d definitely recommend it!"
"Nesco vs-12 is great. Agreed with the other commenter that a chamber is the way to go. But they’re massive and expensive."
"I love my nesco sealer. Has an auto double seal and doesn't overheat like my foodsavers did when I did large batches."
"I found NESCO sealer has been a horse for me."
"Love it."
"Praised for its strong suction power, robust design, and intuitive control panel."
"I'm liking it so far."
#3
Mod Podge
4.0
(5)
"I like Mod Podge acrylic sealer, you can get it at most craft stores."
"If you want to go the rigid route, modge-podge or wood glue works wonders, and it’s non-toxic."
"Works great and it's cheap"
"I use mod-podge matte, in the little tub/container."
"I use mod podge acrylic sealer."
#4
Anova
4.5
(4)
"Anova has faster recycle time than FoodSaver, i.e., time between seals. Sealed 30lbs of bacon very fast."
"The Anova would be my pick. I picked up the avid armor a100 for my brother. With coupon it comes out to $210 on their site and might be worth consideration. Has been solid."
"I have an Anova and for the most part, I like the design. It seems to work just fine, but honestly I don't have more than 40 or so seals done with it."
"Do you have a budget? The Anova is good as a basic sealer but I would consider a chamber sealer if you think you'll ever want to do liquids."
#5
Expert Stain and Seal
4.7
(3)
"I would highly recommend expert stain and seal."
"Expert Stain and Seal is the best of the best high quality oil stain."
"I went with a Expert Stain and Steal. I did semi-transparent. I have heard good things about Wood Defender as well."
#6
Fila
5.0
(2)
"Fila MP90"
"Fila MP90"
#7
K Seal
5.0
(2)
"I’ve had really good luck with K seal."
"Had some buddies get good luck out of a product called K seal."
#8
Anova Pro
5.0
(2)
"I have the Anova Pro and I've got no complaints!"
"I have Anova pro- fantastic."
#9
High Gloss Sealer
5.0
(2)
"Check out the site. It's pretty helpful. They're pricey and should be paying me, but it's decent stuff."
"A high gloss sealer will make this countertop pop, nearly blackening it."
#10
ArmorPoxy
5.0
(2)
"We recommend using either Polyaspartic or our Coval Sealer, they both are really good products to seal up the floor."
"We recommend using either Polyaspartic or our Coval Sealer, they both are really good products to seal up the floor."
#11
Ready Seal
4.5
(2)
"I used the semi transparent ready seal on a redwood fence and it turned out great"
"Ready seal is also highly rated."
#12
3M
4.0
(2)
"3M 5200"
"If you want to have to cut the boat before it comes off use 5200."
#13
Mr. Super Clear
4.0
(2)
"Another benefit being water based and not lacquer based like superclear."
"I use Mr. Super Clear Smoothclear. It is a thicker self leveling layer to help joint rub."
#14
U40 Cork Sealer
4.0
(2)
"U40 is what you want and what most use."
"U40 cork sealer. Some say it darken the cork a weee bit."
#15
Marine Goop
4.0
(2)
"Marine Goop for a 1k solution"
"Marine Goop has been great for me."
#16
Mr Hobby
5.0
(1)
"Mr hobby is your best bet as it's probably the most durable option"
#17
Prosoco
5.0
(1)
"Prosoco siloxane pd is what I use."
#18
Chamber Sealer
5.0
(1)
"My advise would be 'buy once cry once' and get a good chamber sealer."
#19
Messmer's
5.0
(1)
"Messmer’s and Penofin are the two I use and recommend."
#20
Penofin
5.0
(1)
"Messmer’s and Penofin are the two I use and recommend."
#21
Cutek Extreme
5.0
(1)
"Incredible performance, easy to apply and maintain."
#22
General Finishes
5.0
(1)
"General Finishes High Performance Dead Flat"
#23
Flex Seal
5.0
(1)
"Use a product like clear Flex Seal in place of the Mod Podge."
#24
Handheld Mason Jar Sealer
5.0
(1)
"Get a handheld mason jar sealer! They have rechargeable batteries, are less than $30, and make it really easy to vacuum seal jars of dry goods."
#25
FoodSaver Handheld Vacuum Sealer
5.0
(1)
"We just purchased this hand held sealer from Amazon. Got a few 1 gallon bags, works great."
#26
Chamber Vacuum
5.0
(1)
"Chamber if you can afford it, but really freezer paper works great for whole muscle meat. It can last years."
#27
Liquid Rubber RV Roof Coating
5.0
(1)
"I used this on a 2008. Liquid Rubber RV Roof Coating -..."
#28
Mueller
5.0
(1)
"I bought a cheap, $40 Mueller from Amazon 4.5 years ago and it's still going strong."
#29
Cabela's
5.0
(1)
"I’ve got the 15” cabelas it’s about three years old."
#30
Cuisinart Professional Series
5.0
(1)
"Cuisinart professional series. That machine has packaged many deer."
#31
Weston Pro 2300
5.0
(1)
"I have the Weston Pro 2300, not sure on price nowadays."
#32
Avid Armor USV32
5.0
(1)
"I upgraded to an Avid Armor USV32 a few weeks ago. Expensive but, WOW! It’s a game changer."
#33
Nesco VS-12
5.0
(1)
"I purchased this Nesco vs-12 a couple of years ago. It has performed very well."
#34
Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer
5.0
(1)
"I like the Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer, and it's on sale for $280 right now."
#35
Vevor 260A
5.0
(1)
"I have the Vevor 260a. It's a chamber sealer. Little over 300 bucks. Never an issue with moisture, bad seals, or weak suction."
#36
JVR Vac100
5.0
(1)
"I recently invested in a JVR Vac100. Kicking myself for not getting it earlier."
#37
Chamber Vacuum Sealer
5.0
(1)
"Chamber vac sealer was prob the biggest game changer I’ve made in the last 5 years of hunting."
#38
Cabela's 12” Pro
5.0
(1)
"I’ve got Cabela’s 12” pro it is great."
#39
Enhancing Sealer
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend an enhancing sealer to protect the stone and richen the color."
#40
Flexbond
5.0
(1)
"Flexbond or Flexipaint are good brush on sealers for foam."
#41
Flexipaint
5.0
(1)
"Flexbond or Flexipaint are good brush on sealers for foam."
#42
Golden Varnish
5.0
(1)
"For paint sealers I like Golden brand matte or glossy varnish as a spray on."
#43
Liquitex Varnish
5.0
(1)
"Liquitex gloss or matte varnish for brush on."
#44
511 Porous Plus
5.0
(1)
"I used 511 Porous Plus on my marble and it’s held up well with daily use for 2 years now."
#45
Stonetech Bulletproof Sealer
5.0
(1)
"I like Bulletproof sealer by Stonetech. Best sealer I have ever used by a large margin."
#46
Waterlox Marine Sealer
5.0
(1)
"2 coats Waterlox marine sealer and 2 coats waterlox marine satin finish."
#47
Old Masters Flat
5.0
(1)
"The sealer we went with the as a final was the old masters flat and we did a total of three coats."
#48
AVID Armor
5.0
(1)
"Very happy with it. Works much better than my FoodSaver vacuum, great for liquids."
#49
Potane
5.0
(1)
"Worked well, simple, easy, not very loud at all."
#50
Inkbird
5.0
(1)
"I got an inkbird one and it's been working great so far."
#51
Temu
5.0
(1)
"It keeps the canvas flexible, unlike before mentioned sealers."
#52
PaddyWax
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love it, it dries so fast and i don't have to do any cleanup because of the sponge applicator"
#53
Thompson's Water Seal
5.0
(1)
"IMO Thompson’s water sealer is better but, I would use a marine varnish if you want it to last."
#54
Lumber Wax
5.0
(1)
"The lumber wax deeply penetrates and prevents checking and splits much better than a water sealer."
#55
Wood Defender
5.0
(1)
"Wood defender. Can’t screw it up."
#56
Magic Seal
5.0
(1)
"I plan to be sealing a lot of deer meat so this is my choice I'm looking at getting next year."
#57
LANBEIDE
5.0
(1)
"I got a sealer off Amazon and that's what I used on coasters I did."
#58
Akemi
5.0
(1)
"Akemi Stain Repellent Nano"
#59
PPG
4.0
(1)
"We use ppg log sealer on all the houses we build."
#60
Ion
4.0
(1)
"I use the ion color sealer to help with color bleed out."
#61
Liquitex Matte
4.0
(1)
"Matte Liquitex is better if you’re avoiding MSC for toxicity reasons."
#62
Walmart Sealant
4.0
(1)
"I have had really good luck with this one."
#63
Benjamin Moore
4.0
(1)
"I would have originally applied a Benjamin Moore semi-transparent exterior wood stain."
#64
U40
4.0
(1)
"U40 cork sealer. Some say it darken the cork a weee bit."
#65
Armstrong Clark
4.0
(1)
"Your best option is a tinted semi-transparent stain that is penetrating."
#66
Plasti-Dip
4.0
(1)
"I'm looking at Plasti-Dip for my first cosplay."
#67
Weston Pro 2600
4.0
(1)
"This time (4th one) we spent more and got one that is doing well so far. Weston Pro 2600."
#68
Anova Chamber Vacuum
4.0
(1)
"We have an Anova chamber vac, and it's pretty great."
#69
LEM MaxVac 250
4.0
(1)
"LEM MaxVac 250. You want something that can do continuous seals without burning up."
#70
LEM
4.0
(1)
"LEM makes good products. I can’t complain about theirs."
#71
Vevor Chamber Vacuum Sealer
4.0
(1)
"I've got a Vevor chamber vacuum sealer from Amazon."
#72
Meat! External Vacuum Sealer
4.0
(1)
"We got [this one by Meat!] and said when it breaks down, we’d break down and get a chamber vac."
#73
Nesco Deluxe
4.0
(1)
"I bought the Nesco Deluxe per an America's Test Kitchen review and it's worked well."
#74
Polyscience Chamber Vacuum
4.0
(1)
"Polyscience chamber vac. I use several different ones at family and a hunt club."
#75
Nesco Deluxe VS-12
4.0
(1)
"Nesco Delixe VS-12, it’s around $145, but can be had on sale for cheaper."
#76
Prop Monkey
4.0
(1)
"I've been using Prop Monkey's Prime and it's been very nice."
#77
Cabela's $299 Sealer
4.0
(1)
"We have the $299 one from Cabelas and it works great."
#78
Avid Armor A100
4.0
(1)
"A100 avid armor. It’s expensive, but it works."
#79
Inkbird VS03
4.0
(1)
"I've got an inkbird VS03 it's was a great upgrade from the low budget one I had previously."
#80
Miracle Sealants H2O Plus
4.0
(1)
"After that I would say water base Miracle sealants H20 plus."
#81
Miracle 311
4.0
(1)
"Miracle 311. Little Blue Bottle you can get at a big box. Stuff works great in my shower floor and tiles."
#82
Star
4.0
(1)
"Star universal or Ceetak if you’re doing loads and you want repeatability over large batches."
#83
Weston
4.0
(1)
"We have had good results with Weston 65-0501-w."
#84
Folklore
4.0
(1)
"I used folklore clear acrylic"
#85
Dry-Treat
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.drytreat.com/sealers/"
#86
Zinsser
4.0
(1)
"I use Zinseer Gardz to seal a porous surface"
#87
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Whatever Costco sells, and you can get the refills from there too."
#88
Foundation Armor
4.0
(1)
"I like the Foundation armor stuff & some barrier waterproofers depending on finish."
#89
Testors
4.0
(1)
"I like spray sealers. Testors dullcote or matte varnish, or Mr Hobby clear."
#90
Marine Grade Polyurethane
4.0
(1)
"Marine grade poly. Lots of coats. Satin or gloss."
#91
Spar Varnish
4.0
(1)
"Top quality Spar Varnish. Good stuff has lots of UV protection."
#92
Coleman
4.0
(1)
"Coleman makes a seam sealer. It looks like a Bingo dobber."
#93
Total Boat
4.0
(1)
"I'd browse Total Boat's website. I've used their Halcyon products with good success."
#94
Glad Press'n Seal
3.0
(1)
"Vacuum sealing is a waste of time and money for game processing. Get yourself some glad press n seal and high quality lined butcher paper."
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