Question 1

We have a wall at our place that has all pressure treated wood. We want to deal it to keep the gasses and chemicals trapped. What product do you recommend. it's porous and can be touched. No often but it's exposed to outside? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Hello. I have LEED Certified oiled wood flooring in my condo. It is stained dark walnut. Currently I clean it with Bona floor cleaner and a mop. , and vacuum in between. There are small areas or wear near kitchen sink and a few nicks but it is otherwise beautiful. Will this product revive these areas as well as protect the floor from more scratches and nicks? How do you apply it to a large area? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

I need a stain color for my indoor wood floors that has no VOC"s. I usually do natural floors with a water based finish, but I would love to be able to stain the floors a darker color. Are there any stain colors that are water based or have no Voc"s? Again, this would be for a wood floor that runs throughout the house. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Is this waterproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

What is the best finish for an oak kitchen table? I want to prevent white cloudy marks from water and heat. It also has to be durable and washed daily. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

What do you recommend using to finish Purebond plywood cabinet carcasses? I bought SafeSeal and Polyureseal, and was planning a coat of each (more around sink and stove). Do you suggest the same finish for a bathroom vanity? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Can this be used to seal marble? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

We want to seal / finish steel staircases. It is all flat bar cold rolled so we have mill marks we want to keep. We can spray or brush. What is the best product to use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Would this work on a dining room table? I recently refinished and am at raw wood. Am trying to understand best path forward? If I can use this, do I need a polymer sealer as well? Also am thinking of ordering samples of colors, can they be mixed to create further colors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Can this be used on wood floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Do I need to sand my wood trim or will this adhere over finished surfaces? Thank you! View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 12

I'm painting a kitchen island with a cutting board. Can I use this to seal the board after painting and be food safe?? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

I'm trying to clean and apply a "Sealer" and "Polish" on a VCT flooring after a deep scrub. What products would you recommend to replace products on the market like Zep's Floor Sealer and Zep's Floor Polish? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 14

What can you seal vinyl tile with? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Does this work for formica countertops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

I love this product. Have used in on my raised beds and they look great. I am now going to use it on my new deck. I was wondering if you have a recommendation for a sealant to apply on top for added water proofing? For example, can the Vermont Nat. Coatings Penetrating Water Proofer be applied on top of the PolyWhey stain? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 17

Is this food grade safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

I have hpl faced blockboard kitchen Caracas..which type of AFM seal can I use?do I need to sand it? How to apply? Kitchen is one year old View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

I have melamine faced mdf which type of AFM seal can I use. Do I need to sand it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

WILL THIS WORK for a fabric wallcovering sealer ? I need a clear non yellowing sealer.. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Im looking to seal art made up of many different types of materials (wood, paper, paint, metal, everything...) - I'm looking for it to be crystal clear and not have much in way of harmful chemicals. I realize this product isn't it since it looks like it's for mainly wood - any suggestions on an all purpose clear sealant that's also archival? Thanks in advance! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

I am building a children's bed out of Yellow Pine for a friend and she is very conscious of VOCs and harmful chemicals. Even Tung Oil is not up to her standards. Is this a product you would recommend for this type of item? Or is there another product you would suggest? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 23

will this adhere to rubber? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

I I'm looking for a spray that is safe to put on my baby's cranial helmet After we paint a Winnie the pooh theme? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 25

Would this product work on an exterior cedar deck? I've cleaned it with a Sherwin-Williams Cleaner & their Revive enhancer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Is this safe for a baby crib ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

I want to use this product on pine floors after a coat of pickling (1 part Floetrol, 1 part water, 2 part latex paint). Will this product work and be durable with two coats? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 28

Can AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP be used to seal stone pebbles in hearth? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Can this be used on engineered wood flooring? To trap the VOCs? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

Will it work in a hot environment? 180F / Sauna View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Does this product off gas in a hot environment (180F in a Sauna)? Does it resist mold? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

If Bioshield #9 is used on floors, how much does it smell later? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

It says do not apply when temperatures are before 50 degrees F. Also says it dries in 1 hour and needs a 48 hr full cure time. Can it drop below 50 degree during that 48 hour cure time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

I am creating some DIY baby letter blocks. I have painted them with craft paint, but am now trying to find a safe non toxic lacquer to use. Do you have an products that you would recommend? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 35

Hi I was wondering if I can use this product to seal pottery plaster? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Will coating my furniture with this product prevent wood dust? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Would this work on butcher block kitchen countertops? Does it make it waterproof ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

I have already applied 3 coats of dewaxed shellac on a "conversion base" varnish, followed by three coats of hard seal. Can I apply acrylic satin on top of the hard seal? I would like a satin finish to match the rest of the cabinets. Thank you! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 39

I have some gloss Acrylaq leftover from a furniture project. Now I want to do a floor with a matte or satin finish. Can I get away with using the Acrylaq as my gloss base coat, or do I need to purchase both gloss and satin SafeCoat for the floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Can Afm polyureseal be used on hardwood floor transitions stained with regular (not non-toxic) water-based wood stain such as Minwax? Will it change the color? Will it block vocs from that stain? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 41

Will one kit of Deck Revive supply the two coats that are necessary? Deck is about 300 sq ft. Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

After how many years should I expect to have to re-apply to a deck in Austin, Texas? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

The original flooring in my historic (1923) house is red pine, very common in this neighborhood (Fairmont district, Fort Worth TX). We uncovered it a year ago and it looks like most areas were not finished but simply covered. I really like the hand rubbed Matt look and nontoxic aspects of Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus. Would this be a good stain and sealer for these floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

The warranty is for one year, so I assume this means the polywhey needs to be reapplied: annually or every ? years (for a planter). Will I need to sand again? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Is this the best product to seal over walls that have likely been painted with lead paint in an older home? I do not know whether the paint is latex or oil based View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

I am moving into an old house and have a toddler. What can I use to seal in lead painted walls? (To prevent dust) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Is this good for saunas? How long to completely dry? Or what else to recommend. I am very chemically sensitive View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Would you recommend this for burnt wood, i.e. Shou sugi ban? How about your Penetrating Wood Stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Can i use this over a tung oil finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Can AFM SafeCoat, Acrylacq be used to coat/seal the vinyl flooring in a new RV, and the cabinetry veneers? Just purchased a Winnebago Micro Mini travel trailer and trying to get it safe for use. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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