Question 1

I applied this to some cedar but don't like how it changed the color. The amber tone is too dark. Could I apply a Rubio monocoat stain over it or do I need to sand it down first? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 2

I am wondering if this can be used on children's furniture? I bought a small desk for my son which is covered in characters ( not painted on) I'm not sure if I should use this or another product View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

I already used Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain for my son's sandbox but see Dynoseal is recommended for "raised garden beds" up to the soil line so now I want to use Dynoseal... Can I apply Dynoseal OVER the Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain that I've already applied? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

I scrubbed some sap off my flooring with an abrasive sponge and discolored patches of it. What can I do to match the color again? Or will this finish be able to even out the tone? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

Does the wood need to be sanded before applying? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

I just received a stone top outdoor dining table that needs to be sealed. Would this product work well for that purpose? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

I have raw wood paneling in my kitchen and know there will be food, water, and grease splashes. I want to protect the wood and keep a clean home. The paneling is floor to ceiling including behind the sink and stove. There are areas, of course, that will not receive as much splash but I feel like it would be good to protect the whole space with the same product, yeah? I think I still want the wood to be able to breathe since it is 200 sq ft of the home. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Someone recommended this to put over painted plywood walls instead of Hard Seal. What's the difference? Is this correct? I'm having bad VOC reactions to wood under the pain or the paint itself (or combo) and need to be able to seal everything that is painted already. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

I am hoping to use the Rubio oil plus 2C on a birch butcher block countertop (for a home office work space, not for kitchen food prep). The unfinished birch is very light, and I would like to end up with a warm honey color. Any thoughts on what would work best? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Hello! I am looking to seal a raw wood step stool that my kids will be using in the bathroom and am looking for a safe product since they will be stepping on/standing on/touching it many times per day. Would this product, AFM SafeCoat, Acrylacq, be the best option for this? Thank you in advance for your feedback! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Does this prevent greying? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Is it safe on kitchen table and cutting boards use for food? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

What should I use to seal pressure treated wood (outside) so the chemicals are sealed in? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 14

Can you apply this and then paint on top of it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

I am removing old vinyl tile flooring from the 1980's that was glued down with a black adhesive that has an incredibly strong chemical odor. It doesn't contain asbestos, we had it tested. The subfloor is plywood. The smell is definitely coming from the adhesive because there is no smell at all until the flooring comes up. Can we apply the Hard Seal over the adhesive that's stuck to the subfloor to encapsulate the chemical off-gassing before installing the new wood floor? The last thing I want is for some horrible chemical reaction between this product and the adhesive. (Unfortunately we do have to remove the vinyl flooring rather than lay the new wood flooring over it because it's so uneven.) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Hi I have been searching for this product as a safe option for my vegetable planter boxes. Will you please ship to NZ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 17

Hi. My contractor used Great Stuff Gap and Cracks spray foam to seal cracks throughout our under-construction home. Due to asthma, allergies, and general sensitivity to chemicals and smells, I had specifically requested no high VOC materials, poly-isocyanates, polyurethane, etc. -- all of which are in this product. They used the foam where the subfloor meets the wall, around plumbing penetrations, and around electrical boxes. Removing the spray foam is dangerous and maybe impossible. Can I seal the foam to prevent a lifetime of off-gassing? Would Hard Seal work for that purpose? Or is there some other approach? Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 18

Can I use this product to seal acrylic painted wooden toy blocks? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Has anyone used this in a horse barn for stall fronts and interior walls? Looking for a low voc, non toxic stain/sealant for horse stalls. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

How long before this could cure as Zero VOC? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 21

Is this safe for painting a baby crib? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

If I want to put it over vinyl on a plastic kids plate is it food safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

I discovered oak floors in my kitchen after pulling up layers of vinyl flooring. I want to sand the floor and protect with a non-toxic product that will stand up to a kitchen, My concern is to protect a floor susceptible to water food splashes etc. I can't leave the home and am sensitive to toxic fumes. What product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Is this the right product for old wooden wagon wheels used outside? We are in Wisconsin. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Just bought brand new kiln dried cedar rockers and want to seal them so they don't grey in color. Was recommended to use water based sealant? Will this protect well enough? It is on a covered porch facing East! Very well shaded. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Can this be applied over wood that has been treated with boiled linseed oil? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

hi! I'm wanting to seal our butcher block countertops, and i was curious to know if this leaves any sort of oily or tacky film once dried? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 28

I was wanting to use this to encapsulate oil based stain, but read it is not too be used on oil based product. Is there another product like this that will work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Is this safe for toys and what is the drying time? Does it change the color of the wood or keep it natural? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Hi! Looking for a low voc glaze to be used close to, but not in, a shower. Would this be suitable? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

Will this sealer prevent scratching of a painted metal surface and is it good safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this be used over your penetrating concrete sealer, and if so, how long do we wait after applying the sealer? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 33

I have a floor with Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, smoke color with some fading due to sun exposure. How would this be remediated? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

I have a fiberglass tub that had many holes so I paint it with a pool paint but it wears down after a while,will your product adhere to and seal the tub? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

I have furniture grade plywood with a veneer on the front and back with only the plywood exposed around the edges. Should I only seal the edges of the veneer as well? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Is this product heat resistant? Can hot pots and pans be placed on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Is this safe to use on the inside of a garden box? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

Can/Should your product, AFM Safecoat Hard Seal, be used to seal in off gassing formaldehyde on new hardwood furniture? I purchased a writing desk online. The box said the desk was manufactured in Vietnam. The wooden desk wreaks of VOC fumes! Thank you for your reply. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Will this darken concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Can this be used on a cedar chest that is being reconfigured to be a litter box chest? I know cedar isn't the best for cats so will this mitigate that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

We painted pallet wood using food grade items, like beet powder & matcha tea. Will this product work to retain their color? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Going to use this on a luan floor installed on the early 1980's. Removed the nasty carpet on top of it and it's perfectly level with the floor. Lightly sand it then apply this product. Thoughts? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this be used on already painted wood ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

We have just installed a heavy-duty vinyl glue down flooring over concrete with an underlayment and it looks fabulous! The problem is it seems to absorb anything it did not come with directions so I'm wondering if this product would work to seal the vinyl? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Hi, can I use this oil on a piece of raw wood and apply the aqua resin over? Thank you View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 46

What product do you recommend for open shelving in a kitchen? We won't be eating off of them, but will be keeping glasses, plates, etc. I have sanded white oak ready for stain and would prefer a more matte look. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

I have sanded wood baby blocks that have been decorated with paint and markers that i need to seal. I need a product that is safe if the baby puts them in his mouth and one that won't cover up or cause the art to bleed. Any suggestions? Thanks, Lauren View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

I'd like to use this on a dresser that I just painted. Does the gloss finish feel sticky at all when dry? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

we want to seal raw, wood floors that have been hidden under plywood their whole 30 yr life. Our goal is the best protection from high traffic & pets. Would you recommend Safecoat, Zero VOC polyurethane, or ___ ??? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 50

would this product be a suitable sealant for wood trim around a copper sink? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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