Question 1

Is PolyWhey toxic to honey bees? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

What product would you recommend for waterproofing leather or leather type products that will absorb water otherwise? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Can this be used to seal acrylic painted bathroom countertop and sinks ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Can this be applied to stained wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Hello, can this be painted over wood that's already been stained? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this be used on (indoor) teak veneer furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Can I use this on previously waxed floors.? Used bruce liquid wax and then buffer. The smell is so toxic View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

Is this product food-safe enough to use for a raised vegetable planter box made with Douglas Fir boards? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 9

Can you use this on rattan? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

I am going to paint my laminate countertops and am looking for something to seal them with. Will this work or do I need to look for something else? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

I got some of this on the cement in our yard and it now appears stained. What do you recommend cleaning it with and do you think the oil stain can be fully removed? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

I'm looking to treat a Pikler triangle (untreated pine and plywood) that our son will probably be gumming while he climbs. Would this product be safe for this use? Or is there another, probably food-grade wood treatment that you'd recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

I purchased some USFloors oiled engineered flooring from your company a couple years ago and I was curious if you recommend any of the oils I see listed on your site for reapplying another oiling to this particular type of flooring? I know WOCA is mentioned a lot and I have been using WOCA cleaner and oil refresher for ongoing maintenance. Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

We have an exterior door that is about 70 years old with traces of original paint. We have sanded the rough spots but would like to preserve it in its current state from peeling further. Will this product work on it as a clear sealant? If not, can you recommend something else? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Hi There, what is the ingredients of this coating? Is this 100% natural and sustainable ? Iam looking for non plastic/ PU coat. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this stain be used on a bathroom vanity? If so, does it need to have some type of sealer applied after it dries? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Can this be SAFELY used on a deck that overhangs a koi pond ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

I need to seal some pine Adirondack chairs I made but more specifically I am concerned about the end grain on the legs of the chair where they will contact the ground. I do not leave the chairs in grass or dirt. They are used on a concrete patio and a wood deck. What is the best product to use in this situation? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Wood walkway/path use? I'd like to cut 2 x 6 kiln dried pine into 3 foot lengths and lay a wood garden path in ground. I am planning to space out the pine and fill in with a gravel. Are these two products appropriate? AFM SafeCoat for the part of the plank that will be in ground and Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey for the exposed walking surface? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

What product would be best as a clear coat/sealer/ protectant for a painted crib? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

We just painted our home. Can We use this product to seal in VOCS/limit off gassing? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 22

Can I use on previously varnished wood that I'm wanting to use for a new bathroom project? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Can I apply this to new cedar wood to help maintain the cedars beautiful natural color? Is this like a clear coat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

I may have overlooked it but how big (oz) &/or how much coverage are the sample sizes? Looking to use for a small project. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Is this product good to use on an antique baby high chair? The tray will obviously get food on it and the baby still puts her mouth on it. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

can it be used on vct floor to isolate vinyl pollution? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 27

We finished the hardwoods with this product 9 weeks ago and my skin is burning still. I use the product in 1990 on these floors and again in 2005 with no issues after a short time out of the house. Has the formula been changed? Also I can't live in the house. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this product go over newly installed laminate flooring to seal it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

I am trying to seal a piece of reclaimed wood. However, I do not want it to look shiny, just natural. What product would be best? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Can I use this over a water based stain on a CVG doug fir floor? I read fir takes water based stains better than oil based stains, and that poly sealers are not good on fir floors. I already bought this product, now I'm wondering if it will work over the water based stain I bought. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

I am hoping to safely cover a wood cabinet that still has a small amount of lead paint residue. I want a product that will provide a clear finish. It is the inside of a bathroom vanity, so some water resistance is required. Would this product be recommended for my project? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

We have a room with a concrete floor in the garage for our guinea pigs. We want to seal the concrete without exposing the pets to harmful chemicals. Is this product small pet safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

I used 3 coats over Milk paint painted over primed, ( ECOS PRIMER ) solid wood and it's still getting water stains. Can this not be used over milk paint? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 34

We are looking to apply a natural penetrating oil to our floors. We're concerned with the application process involving a buffer. We have 2 x 120 sq ft areas, a smaller 60 sq ft area and 2 small hallways (6'x3'); we don't think that using a full size floor buffer will be very easy in small spaces. Is it advisable to use a orbital sander with a buffer pad? Is there any additional application resources we could reference outside of the pdf? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

We are a botanic design company in NYC and have a question regarding the safety of this product for use as a waterproof liner for wooden planters. We use custom-fabricated wooden planters for many of our large projects that must be sealed in order to waterproof the interior for planting and watering in an indoor environment. Can you please let me know if the product would be safe to use in this manner having no adverse affect on the plants' health over time? Fingers crossed...Thanks in advance! View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 36

Our hardwood floors started creaking when walked on. About 50 yrs old, no treatment in 20 yrs for sure. Will this product help, what do you recommend or possible cause? Thank you, RB View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

We are doing tongue and groove walls in a cabin and want a natural look. What product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Hi, I am looking to seal a cypress, outdoor ceiling as clear as possible with UV protection. I would like to maintain the natural appearance of the wood(no stain), Will your product work for this application without cracking, pealing or discoloring over time? Our GC has used Cabot and it has a natural stain in it that I do not care for. Any assistance is appreciated. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

For a Redwood Deck, does this replace a penetrating oil? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

I am planning to use your hardseal product over vinyl peel and stick wallpaper, but I do not want a gloss finish. Could I use the hardseal first and then apply the matte version of the polyureseal as a final finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Hello. I bought wooden bed frame that has painted outside but inside has not so unfortunately chemical exposed. I am thinking of buying acrylacq to seal the chemical. It is a good choice? or which option is the best one of Matt/Satin/Gloss? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Can this Product be used on window glass for privacy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

I am building a baby bed/ crib for my granddaughter from walnut. If I use this product on the walnut will it need to be recoated periodically like some other oils? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

Are your products sold near New York City? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

I have an interior metal door that was painted with black, low VOC, water based paint. However, it's still out gassing and is bothering me because I'm chemically sensitive. Could I use Acrylac to seal it or would you suggest another product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

I am having a cabinet storage unit made out of poplar wood and I want to seal it to seal any off gassing and then paint over it. Would Safe Seal or Hard Seal or another AFM product (such as Acrylacq) be best for this application? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

If my table has an oil based stain can I put a water based polyurethane on top of it and then use the AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP non toxic urethane? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

I just bought a dining table that is stained pine. Is this the best product to use to seal and protect it so food or oils from food do not stain it and it can be easily wiped up? The person who built it recommended a polyurethane coat but I'm worried about toxic chemicals especially where we will be eating food. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

I am wanting to seal raw cedar to protect it from snow and rain. I am looking for a penetrating oil WITHOUT UV protection. I have been told the added UV protectants will cause the cedar to take on an orange/red coloring. I want to preserve it's natural light color. Does this product fit the bill? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Should I use this Polyureseal or SafeSeal to paint plywood slats that go underneath my mattress on a bed frame? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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