Question 1

My deck paint is peeling, I have scrubbed and washed it. Can I coat it before I repaint, or after? Which kind do I order? What kind of sealer would I use on old paint that has peeled ? Do I seal it before or after I repaint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Which product would be best to protect from water, insects, termites AND keep the natural look on raw wood just cut from a palm tree that has been dead for several years? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Will the Hybrid Exterior work well and look nice on outdoor Eastern Red (Aromatic) Cedar furniture? Will it amber the wood like spar/marine poly? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Would this be safe and effective for the exterior of a chicken coop painted in milk paint and an acrylic mural? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

Can you paint over this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can I use this product in a hand held garden spray bottle? Only a small amount of spraying needed. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I see that to get the best natural wood look, I should use gloss for first coat and then the satin. I have your Safecoat Hardseal product in gloss. Would this be ok to use with the acrylaq? Do I even need the acrylaq or should I order the Safecoat Hardseal in satin? It's for a kitchen table. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Can I use this product to coat rebar? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Would I be able to use this product to finish some wood storage containers for produce? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

I am building a raised cedar garden bed and want to preserve the natural cedar color-prevent graying. Which product will keep the red color? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Would this product work on mahogany? didn't see mahogany listed with ipe and teak, Trying to find a product for the chemically sensitive for a mahogany covered front porch. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Hard Seal is also not recommended for hardwood floors because Polyureseal BP is a more durable product. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Need a product to seal in off gassing painted wood outdoors that was treated with waterproofing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this a good sealer for a rubberwood table? Will it darken the natural light color of the wood ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

I bought a sample of the Safecoat clear penetrating oil to use on a piece of hickory that is an outdoor tree swing. Can you give me application instructions and recommended # of coats. Also, should I reapply every year? Thanks! Sara View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

I want to treat red oak ..large stepping stones cut with intent to use on the ground. Will this work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Can this be sanded with fine grit after application? The wood was smooth before application and it really raised the grain and made it feel rough. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this be lightly sanded with fine grit after application and drying? The wood was perfectly smooth before application and I am disappointed with how much it raised the grain and makes the wood feel rough. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

Could this be used on a car? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Can I use the exterior wood stain on interior furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Can I apply this over a unfinished butcher block countertop that has only had stain applied? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Is there any product that can be used on trim sealed with polyurethane to reduce odor/off gassing? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

We used Mixwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane Satin on raw cherry hardwood flooring in one room. We've done 3 layers already. The off-gassing has been horrible! We plan to use another product in the remaining rooms. Would you recommend using this product. AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP, as a 4th layer to seal it in order to prevent more off-gassing? Would 1 layer be enough? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Can this be used on wallpaper in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

What stain color is the closest to Early American? I am looking to match some other pieces in my home. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Is this the right choice for my wood kitchen floor to stop the little white spots (water) from everyday living? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Is this product good for chicken coops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Is this a good paint for exterior wood siding? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

We bought a kids picnic table that is stained but not weather-proofed. What would be a safe product to use to do this? Is there anything food grade I could use on stained wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Will the stain give furniture the kind of sheen as shown in the crib sample picture without any other product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Does the Vermont Natural Coating Polywhey Exterior Penetrating Stain flake? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

What wood filler should I use with this topcoat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

I need to restore my deck, but have never painted a deck. Given the application method, what do you do about the underside of the deck? Is it common to leave it untreated? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

We are thinking about using caramel brown rolled bamboo (Forever Bamboo or Backyard X-capes) for our fences. The manufacturer recommends applying their "specially formulated TWP [Total Wood Protector] with UV Inhibitors", but the MDS says that it is "toxic to fish" and has a maximum coating VOC of 250 grams/liter. Which product would you recommend that would be applicable to bamboo, low/zero VOC, and environmentally friendly? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

I need a non Toxic sealer for a squirrel feeder. What would be the best product in case of some chewing? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Will this work on cardboard? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Does this seal in vocs ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

Hi I found an empty birds nest (slightly broken with broken piece within range) outside this fall on the sidewalk.. I determined that this nest is abandoned and not reusable to any birds. I'd like to preserve this nest somehow will this material be useful in that process ? The nest is made of tree branches and mud. I have put it in a plastic bag for some time then I will take it out and attempt to cure/dry it. Once I am done it will remain indoors Thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Is it necessary to finish this with wax? Or, can we just seal our wood floor with this product alone? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

Do not freeze' query: is this just in regard to storage and application process? Is it acceptable to apply on to wood that will experience freezing temps after it cures? Ex: Deck w/ snow, interior of a non-insulated shed, floor of an enclosed utility trailer, etc. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Would this product waterproof a wall enough for use as a backsplash? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

I went to a workshop to paint a cheese board plate on a wood surface. Can I use this to seal the paint and keep the quality of wood and paint? Is it safe to put food on? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

I am building a cat tree with seasoned wood from a fallen tree. I want to use a nontoxic sealer as our 2 cats like to chew wood. Is the sealer safe for my pets? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

I'm a manufacturer of Cross Laminated Timber made from softwood. We're getting clients that want finished surfaces for floors, walls, and ceilings. Would this product perform well if applied in the factory and then shipped to client? Would we then inform them of the product and send this Oil Wax in a repair kit once it's installed? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Looking at buying a home with knotty pine paneling, flooring, and cabinets. The previous owner smoked and the smell is lingering throughout the home. We suspect they were stained with an oil based product, along with an oil based polyurethane finish. Is there anything we can do to encapsulate the smell? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 46

Can this product be used to seal wood bowls for holding hot contents like mexican salsas? Hot as in temperature. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

it would be for a PIE basket. does this stain, after applying to wicker or wood, have a toxic odor? the stain on my basket now has to be aired out for a month before I can put a pie in the basket! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

You mention burnishing with 250 - 350 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper. Is this done after each coat when the surface is still wet or after the surface is dry before the next coat Ismail applied? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

I wish to seal the existing paint on an old door, I don't know what kind of paint is on it, what should I use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

I'm looking for an ESPRESSO color stain? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

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