Sealing inside hood

[Doug]

The inside of the hood on my new stand is stained the same as the rest. Now I,m coating the stand with a Varathane type sealer.

Wonder if sealing the inside of the hood where the halide pendant will be, makes it more flammable? My thoughts are that once its dried should ne fine but figured I would solicit opinions.

The only other stand I ever made, used a white type paint in it and I think it was more flame resistant. The hood is fully enclosed but has a pair of 4 by 10in. top vents and will be cooled by a pair of 4in. fans.