Question 1

I have pantry shelves made of particle board that are painted with an oil based paint. They still offgas after 20 years. What can I do? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 2

I make charcuterie boards, would this be ok to use as a sealant on top, it's will have different cheeses arranged on top of board? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Would this be suitable for use on a Cedar beehive? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

I have a hardwood ladder, totally unfinished/unstained. I want to finish or varnish it safely for indoor use, and am very chemically sensitive. Don't have a preference for discoloration or anything. Would this be the right product for this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Can this be used on particle board? I'm installing cabinets in my home with portable board bottoms and sides will this waterproof it or should I use something else View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

If I would like a less stain look, what would I wipe the excess stain off with, water or mineral spirits? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

The instructions say a RMC Accelerator B is required to be mixed in with Hybrid Wood Protector, but I cannot find RMC Accelerator B anywhere on the website. Where can I purchase RMC Accelerator B? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

I have a solid wood birch desk, it is finished but the grommet holes are not. I have sample of soft seal and hard seal. I know soft seal is not recommended on solid wood, but hard seal is? Would it be ok to use hard seal to protect these grommet holes or would I need to get sample of polyureseal bp? Which smells more? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

How long will we have to wait before we can walk on the floor after the second coat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can I use this product on my sealed tumbled travertine backsplash to make it shiny and give it that wet look im looking for? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Hi! I run an eco-friendly Etsy shop and I'd like to make earrings out of cold porcelain air drying clay as opposed to polymer clay but I need it to be waterproof, what products would you suggest? & Would I be Dipping the clay "charms" in the sealant or would brushing be better for my purpose? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

I want to paint and seal some acoustic ceiling tiles in the bathroom. The paint will be water-based. Will Safecoat Hardcoat adhere to this painted surface? If I have to choose between painting them and sealing them as is (I believe they have already been painted or coated with something as they are white) I will just seal them! Thank You! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

We are trying to determine the best sealant and stain for our new screened in porch ceiling which has exposed pine rafters, T111 ceiling boards and two skylights. We are looking for either a natural or golden brown finish. Which product would you suggest? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

I applied this to my freshly stripped and sanded bathroom cabinets. I really like the color but would like to overcoat with something to give a more finished appearance. Can I use varathane? What would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Information makes it seem like this is an oil based product but specs say water cleanup. What am I missing? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Can you use it on a newly painted outdoor bird bath? Will it make the paint last longer? And also safe for the birds? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

I'm building a maple table for my kitchen. What is the drying time for the hard oil #9? How many coats should I use to maximize water repellency? How long should I wait between coats?Thanks,Rick View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

am a cat rescuer...pulled carpet up years ago. but cat urine is the next biological weapon....is there anything that can 'seal' that odor after cleaning? I don't care about looks; I have a friend that is in need and will be moving in.....I want to make him as comfortable as I can.... View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Is there something that could be applied before or after the hard oil #9 to add UV protection? in this case it would be for outdoor wood furniture. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Is Oil Plus 2C effective when used on maple? I am considering using this to refinish maple hardwood floors, but I know the tight grain makes it less accepting of certain stains. Will it prevent wood from yellowing over time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

I purchased new furniture about six weeks ago. My roommate is reacting to it and we think it may be the undersides of the tables and chairs which are painted but feel rough to the touch. The tops of the tables and chairs seem fine. Would it work to use the Safecoat Hard Seal on the undersides over a layer of paint, or would the whole table need to be treated? Is there another product that would be more appropriate for this application? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I painted my laminate formica countertops with a paint kit. it's holding up well, but the glossy finish is showing wear and scuffs. I'd like to take it to a matte or satin finish, but the paint kit company only offers gloss. If I sand with a fine grit and dull the surface, can I use this to reseal? How durable is it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

How often do I have to redo the counter tops.? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Using on smooth planter box I made of a particle board. It is very heavy in weight. Can I send photo of wood edge? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Hello, I'm going to stain an interior pine window frame. I would like know if I can use your Clear Penetrating Oil as a wood conditioner to reduce blotching. before applying a polymerized linseed oil colored stain? Thank you for your help, Rockne View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Would this product be good to seal raw wood furniture? We had a mycotoxin (mold) issue in our home and trying to seal any parts of our furniture that are raw wood to keep it protected. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

We have 2 Labrador retrievers. How durable AFM SafeCoat BP relative to other safe finishes? How many coats recommended? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Hi, we are refinishing some old hardwood floors, and debating whether or not to stain them. Can stain go underneath Penetrating Sealer #5 followed by Hardwax #32, and if so, should the stain be of a certain type? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Is this what I would use to seal cedar decking and cedar chairs? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

is this safe to put on wooden bird houses? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Will this AFM SafeCoat Polyureseal BP *prevent yellowing* if applied to new, sanded Hoop Pine Plywood (similar to Baltic Birch Plywood) over time? I want to preserve the light, natural color of the wood, so prefer not to use any stain. And will it be successful in repelling moisture, or is there another product to finish/seal with? I plan to install the plywood on the walls and ceiling of my tiny house. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 32

I want to seal a bisque figure that will be in an aquarium. Will this be safe for fish, shrimp and plants? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

Which product if any would you recommend for new pine Beehive boxes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

We want to lay unfinished southern pine floors in our Living room approx 950sq ft. Everyone has warned us not to. We also do not want a poly . We cannot decide between the Rubio Monocoat Pure or the Oil Wax Finish. Any suggestions ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Can your stain be applied with a garden pump sprayer? I did this many years ago with a penetrating preservative stain. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Is it food safe for high chairs and toddler helper towers?And could it cause any issue for toddlers with a dairy (cow's milk protein) allergy eating off of a table finished with it (as it's made with whey). View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

Can you use this product on live edge river table with epoxy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

I am looking to change the color of my kitchen countertop which is now a butcher block tan color. I would like the countertop to be in white. Is there a formica-type paint available or is the only option to paint the counter top with a glossy white paint and then cover it with the Bioshield Cutting Board Finish? - Thanks, Robert View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Will AFM safecoat help prevent mold and mildew? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

If heated with flame will it release any toxic chemicals for the body? Trying to use as a sealant on a wood pipe View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

I have an old deck with mildew etc. I am planning on sanding the deck then cleaning then applying GSDR. I would like a cedar or dark red color. Can I paint over GSDR? Will it fill cracks and if not what product would you recommend either before or after applying GSDR? Would you recommend a primer after cleaning from sanding before applying GDSR? Thanks View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 42

Hi there, I recently bought a dresser for our baby. In the details it says it's made in North America with non-toxic laminated particle board. It is manufactured wood. It says non-toxic, but there is a pretty strong smell in the room. Would this product be safe to put in the drawers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this be used on a cedar deck? I'm looking for something that will not change my natural cedar deck color and is not tinted. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Can this product be used under a resin countertop finish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

How long before the safe seal odor goes away completely? It seals in the particle board odor, but if you put your nose about 5 inches away you can smell the safe seal, it is kinda like a sweet smell, but it does have an odor several days later. Does the odor ever go away? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Can you add an additive to this product like sand to produce a non-slip surface? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Hi. This kinda random but I have a coffee table made of natural fiber, jute cord I think, and i want to bring life back to it ..... will this product work in that kind of material ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

We wish to seal old plaster in a historic house that is not heated. Can this product be used for this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Is this food safe, and heat resistant for pottery that will be holding food and hot spoons? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Can this be put on corian countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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