Question 1

A neighbor made me a mailbox out of nice untreated pine in the shape of a barn. I need a treatment that will seal the mailbox so water doesn't get through to the inside, between each piece of wood used to form the barn shape. He did a terrific job, but I do worry about small leaks. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Can I use this product to seal chalk paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Hi there, can I use Rubio Monocoat oil + 2C to finish a new solid nailed white oak floor that has just been sanded, or should I use another product to seal it first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Is it safe for previously oiled and then sanded wood.? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Does this product dry with a natural finish? In other words is there any gloss to it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

I just sanded my kitchen stone countertops. What clear coat should I use to protect them? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 7

I am redoing a solid oak table and I am wanting to stain it green, what should I use to seal it once stained, good safe and easily cleaned? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

My carpenters applied an oil based stain to my oak stair treads. Big mistake. It smells horrible. I did not apply oil based polyurethane yet because I realize that will smell even more! And water based polyurethanes don't work over oil based stains! Is there any healthier product I can cover my oil stained stair treads with? So far every product I see says do not apply over oil based stains. Is there any "low odor" oil based polyurethane product I can use? Or do I need to sand off the old oil stain and start again?? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

I bought an antique painted cabinet, painted green. I want to use it in the kitchen so I want to cover the paint with something. Is AFM SafeCoat Acrylacq a good choice? The description says "Raw wooden stained or previously painted cabinetry," Does that mean it can go on painted wood or wood that was painted and then had the paint removed??? Or is AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP a better choice??? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Can this be used on new concrete? I'm looking for the best finish for an indoor concrete floor. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

I want to use BioShield in the ebony color on maple butcher block. I do not cut on this butcher block, but I roll out cookies, etc. Is the product food grade? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

I would like to seal my chalkboard wall so that I can use chalkboard markers and they will easily wipe off. Can this be used for this purpose? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this be used to seal shellac onto glass to increase scratch resistance? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Would Hard Coat be the correct product to use on stained T1-11 to seal against formaldehyde for interior installation (family room)?? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Does it work to cover urine odors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Can I use this on an old wood floor in my bathroom? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

I have installed pressure treated wood as the beams beneath my kitchen. The beams are at least 24 inches above the ground and have been treated with afm safe coat safe seal or hard seal I'm not sure which. But I had an allergic reaction to the wood chips that got on my sweater and am considering replacing the wood with pine. Would this product be correct for that? The house is in florida and is subject to termite infestation. Please advise. Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

My wife and I are painting our wood kitchen cabinets with latex 'chalked' paint. Will this work on our cabinets? I am very sensitive to chemical odors. Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

I want to use Rubio Monocoat 2C to stain & seal some new unfinished drawers I'm installing in the pantry. it's a high-touch surface, sometimes with oily hands (cooking!). I want minimal maintenance. I'd like to be able to just wipe them clean with a wet rag, like I do on my latex-painted cabinets. Should I seal with something else after the 2C? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

can AFM Naturals Oil Wax Finish be used on 2X6 clear redwood exterior decking ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 21

Does it seal for outdoor terracotta pots? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

We have a painted plywood cellar door - will this work for increasing longevity of our door? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Will this work on untreated plywood roof sheathing from steam rising from a maple evaporator in sugarhouse? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Hello, my husband sanded, stained, and used a poly finish on some shelving. Do you have a product that would rid the lingering strong odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Can this be used on HDF panels? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 26

How much would be needed to seal approximately 1200 sq ft of newly installed bamboo flooring? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 27

It's ok To seal a birdbath or would be toxic for the birds? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Is it safe to seal bowls and birdbaths for drinking water for animals? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Why is it bad to put safe seal over oil base primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Can this be used as a sealer for floorcloths? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

I have a composite wood dresser with painted front and unfinished back. After weeks the off gassing smell has not dissipated, I would like to use a AFM safecoat products to seal in VOCs. What product should I use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Would the Polyureseal help seal against off gassing from Engineered Acacia Wood flooring? It is glued down and there is about 1000 square feet of it. It has no sheen to it. It does have a UV baked on aluminum oxide finish. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 33

need to water seal base of pine wood column bases - moron contractor built columns directly onto concrete porch - can you help? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Is this safe to use for the inside of an indoor rabbit hutch? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this be use for on old teak chairs that have weathered fir 21 years and now have been cleaned and sit out by a fire pit year round? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can i put this on self stick laminate contact paper for my counter tops? So last longer View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Is there an exterior grade varnish or similar product that you sell that I can apply over the polywhey stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

I have natural antique pine floors that were installed in the new construction of our home. We are builders. There are a lot of furniture dents in the dining room and kitchen floors. Will this product act as an floating self leveling surface treatment. Or will I have to re sand the floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

We are creating "hides" for small animals and reptiles out of PVC and other plastic products. We are using a water based "oil" paint to create "logs" for use in animal habitats out our zoo. We are needing a non-toxic clear sealer to protect the paint from wear. Our main concern is toxicity to the animals. Some are rodents and will chew the product. Also, does the sealer come in a spray?I saw a comment that the sealer seemed like decoupage. Would it be possible for us to mix the sealer with our paint to create a texture on our "logs?" View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 40

I was wondering what freeze/thaw safe meant for terms of use of the product on a camper. Does this mean that after applying the paint it would degrade due in the winter if not temperature controlled? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 41

I would like list of the ingredients in AFM Safecoat Natural oil wax finish? I am looking for a product with no petroleum-based ingredients at all. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

I would like to use your cherry coral on my oak cabinet that need to be spruced up. do you think this is a good combo? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

When using on butcher block countertop how long till the sink can be installed and used ??? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

I want to seal an antique crate that has a paper label on the side and ink lettering on the wood. The label is peeling up at the edges so I am hoping it will also adhere it as well. Would you recommend the Acrylacq or the AcriGlaze? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 45

Does the AFM SafeCoat, Acrylacq seal or encapsulate formaldehyde off gassing from wood furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

I have an untreated IPE deck in Northern CA near the coast, gets foggy but burns off mid morning, I have Rubio Monocoat 5" white inside my house and love it, really want to use the Rubio exterior in Look Ipe - my question is do I need to power wash my deck prior to using the Rubio exterior wash? And will the look ipe look very similar to how the ipe looks now ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Can this be used over shellac? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Does this block odor/seal in VOCs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

If I am putting this over some dewaxed shellac on a pine surface, how long should I let the shellac cure before putting this Hard Seal over it? And how many coats of Hard Seal? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Would this be ok to use on a fiberglass door? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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