Question 1

I'm looking to get the toxic smell out of my kitchen cabinets, which are brand new. I'm not really looking to paint them since they are white and I love the color. Which products would be best to use with this process? I'm reading about the Polyureseal (satin and gloss). I believe the cabinets made from wood. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

My painters applied one coat of the proper color. Now they recommend applying a second coat that is clear, but I don't see "clear" offered as a color? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

I would like to put a coat or two of oil on some wooden boxes that have never been stained. They are used for holding vegetables at a farmer's market. Which oil should I use? View answer

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Question 4

I am interested In the Marmoleum flooring. I have 2 big dogs and 3 cats. Does it hold up well with animals? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | SAMPLE - Forbo Marmoleum Composition Sheet (MCS), Lemon Zest

Question 5

Just purchased a display model redwood high-end play set for our kiddo, by Woodplay. We need to clean it, stain it and then seal it. The factory stain has rubbed off in a bunch of places and looks bad. We want non-toxic, no VOCs (or at least very low). What's the best way to clean mold off the end of redwood timber? Any and all help will be welcome! View answer

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Question 6

Do you have a recommendation on the best non-toxic (safe for humans, pets and environment) sealer/protector for a new outdoor redwood deck? View answer

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Question 7

I have some worn wood flooring in my condo that I want to refinish in a safe way. I was wondering which products you recommend would be the simplest and safest to use. I was looking at the BioShield Hard Oil and AFM Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil because it says they are food grade, so I thought they would be good for flooring if you expect to be walking barefoot. However, I am not sure if they require long drying times and mechanical burnishing or sanding. Is here anything that can be applied that does not require burnishing? I would like to try to do the job myself. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

I am potentially interested in purchasing a sealer (AFM SafeCoat) for some grass cloth wallpaper in my baby's nursery. After reviewing the products available, I can't decide if AFM Safecoat Hard Seal or Acrylacq would be better (or something else I've missed). The wallpaper will be hung with a low-VOC adhesive and hopefully completely installed by the middle of June. My baby is due in the middle of September and I thought I'd give the wallpaper a couple months to cure, then apply the sealer to be safe. I would like to paint the sealer on myself, but I read that there is a bit of a smell. What causes this smell, anything dangerous to the baby? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

I recall that you said there's no difference between Safe Seal and Hard Seal when it comes to reducing off gassing... that the only difference is the finish... did I understand that correctly? Could either be used to seal the exposed under- and back-sides of an old laminate kitchen countertop? I'm guessing the exposed parts are compressed particle board. View answer

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Question 10

I would like a recommendation for a sealer/primer for raw wood in a shop. I think it is just plywood and 2x4's, I am hoping to decrease the pollutants/off gassing coming out of the wood. What can I paint over this primer? View answer

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Question 11

Can the Vermont Natural Coating Stain be used under the SafeCoat AcriGlaze coating? View answer

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Question 12

I'm refinishing some outdoor wooden furniture and want to use the BioShield Aqua Resin Stain Finish. Will I also need to apply a sealer on the furniture afterwards? View answer

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Question 13

I am looking to seal what appear to be MDF boards that have been used for the drawer bottoms and back of a new dresser against formaldehyde off-gassing. The boards have a shiny surface--only the edges are raw. I don't know whether this is a feature of MDF or whether they have been coated with acrylic. Would you recommend the SafeCoat safe seal or hard seal for this purpose? View answer

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Question 14

Does the SafeCoat 3-in-1 Adhesive work for marble countertops? I want to adhere them to cement board substrate. View answer

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Question 15

I have a dining table that I would like to spray for a lacquer finish. It is chipped in places. Do I need to strip down to bare wood before spraying with the EcoLacq? View answer

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Question 16

Do you have an enamel paint that you would recommend for maple kitchen cabinets? We want a matte finish in an off white. Also, do you have customers who use these products for kitchen cabinets often, or any referrals of companies that use these products? View answer

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Question 17

I would like to know how many gallons of the SafeCoat Polyureseal product I will need to do at least three coats on approximately 600 square feet of flooring? View answer

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Question 18

I need to buy linoleum for a bathroom floor that we want to switch to an eco-friendly floor. I'm looking for eco-friendly adhesive or whatever else I need. The linoleum is going on top of plywood subfloor. The larger part of the floor is 50-in by 49-in, then part of it is 42-in by 30-in. I would like to get one piece without having to cut it, if it is not too much more money. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | SAMPLE - Forbo Marmoleum Composition Sheet (MCS), Lemon Zest

Question 19

Can this seal in VOC from oil based paint? View answer

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Question 20

I am in Atlanta, and we are having our deck and swing set power washed and stained by our favorite painter. He uses Sherwin Williams but I am looking for something safe, especially for the swing set for my kids. What product do I need and what is the price? View answer

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Question 21

Can this product be stapled to the subfloor? Do the seams need to overlap? Do the seams need to be taped? View answer

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Question 22

We are going to put down a new tile floor in our kitchen. Unfortunately, we have particle board subflooring and we were told we need to seal the particle board before putting any self-leveling grout or adhesive for cement board on the particle board. Would AFM Safecoat WaterShield be appropriate? Or do you have other recommendations? View answer

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Question 23

Can I use Marmoleum Click flooring for a small powder room? View answer

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Question 24

I'm installing real hardwood on concrete floors. The concrete has radiant heat in it. Would the MP Global Moisture Block be the ideal underlayment? If not, what would you suggest? View answer

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Question 25

I was reading about your AFM Safecoat DynoFlex and loved all it's properties, but I would need something transparent. I'll use it on metal surfaces, heavily exposed to water/rain. What would you suggest? View answer

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Question 26

I am making a cupcake stand for a client. It will be a branched tree trunk holding cross-cut wood discs as the food platforms. I'm looking for something safe for food contact. Is this BioShield Wood Conditioner appropriate, does it require reapplication, and is a sample available? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

I own Colorado's first certified Built Green home, so you can imagine how hard I tried to get the painters I hired to use zero VOC paint. Despite my best efforts, a new employee of the company inexplicably used EXTERIOR paint on the INTERIOR of my home. !!!!! I am VERY concerned and distressed. 1) Will 2 coats of SafeSeal over the Sherwin (exterior) Superpaint help stop the off gassing of dangerous chemicals/VOCs? 2) Can I use zero VOC Sherwin Williams Promar 200 over the SafeSeal and exterior paint? I need to use that because it matches the rest of my home. View answer

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Question 28

Do you recommend and sell any no-VOC paints that are good for kitchen cabinets? We are open to chalk paint. View answer

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Question 29

I'm looking for something that would replace polyurethane, which is toxic. I need a food-grade finish that would seal wood products just like polyurethane does. Can you recommend anything? View answer

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Question 30

I bought AFM SafeCoat AcriGlaze a while ago for a different project I decided not to do. I was wondering if I can use this as a sealer substitute over kitchen cabinets I painted. I want a matte non-toxic sealer for the cabinet doors so they can be easily wiped down when cleaning. Will this product work? Will spills and splashes easily wipe off with this? View answer

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Question 31

How can I remove shiny scuff marks from my new Marmoleum Click floor? (Ram Board, Refrigerator, New Click Install) View answer

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Question 32

I'm in the process of putting down Varathane Floor Finish (oil-based polyurethane). I have two coats on OSB (I'm using DriCore as basement flooring). Unfortunately, I was unaware of just how toxic polyurethane is and am concerned about the potential long duration of off-gassing. I'm looking for an encapsulating sealer to contain the VOCs and the off-gassing. Will the SafeCoat Soft or Hard Sealer work for this? View answer

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Question 33

I'm planning on painting some plywood and particle board but am interested in lowering VOC emissions. Do you recommend using AFM SafeCoat Primer and then Zero VOC paint? Or does it need to be sealed first with one of the AFM sealers and then primed and painted? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

does this product have paraffin? View answer

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Question 35

We recently had a live edge walnut table made for us and the builder finished it with Watco Danish Oil. We have three small children and don't feel the finish is hardy enough for us and we want something that is safe for our kids to eat off of and will be water repellant. There are a couple knots in the wood and small gaps in the board seams that need to be filled as well to prevent crumbs and liquid from entering - will I be able to use this product for this purpose as well or do you have another one you might recommend? View answer

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Question 36

Can I use this product to coat a small hamster house made of wood? View answer

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Question 37

Does this contain hydroxyethyl methacrylate? I am allergic to this ingredient. View answer

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Question 38

Is there a way to order a 2 oz sample specifically for the ECOS Interior Atmosphere Purifying Paint? View answer

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Question 39

Can this product be used on aggregate driveways? View answer

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Question 40

Does Superclean need to be diluted before using it as a spot cleaner or to pretreat clothes? If so, what is the ratio? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Can you spray this with a paint sprayer and then back roll on rough cedar? View answer

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Question 42

Hello,I have treated a oak table with linseed oil + turpentine 50/50 % , and after 24 hours with linseed oil 100%. But that's absolutely not water resistant. May I now use the Bioshield Hard Oil #9 on this first treatment to get finally a much more (a good) water resistant treatment ? If not, what do you advice ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

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

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Question 44

I want to apply a clear coat on a painted sink for durability. Will this product be effective? View answer

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Question 45

Can I use this to seal terracotta pots and then paint over it? I would then seal the painted project with this product. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Does anyone have Marmoleum installed in their home in the Orange County California are? Can you recommend an installer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | SAMPLE - Forbo Marmoleum Striato - Sheet, Desert Sand

Question 47

Anyone ever used it on terracotta? View answer

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Question 48

Is this an appropriate moisture barrier for a concrete basement floor? View answer

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Question 49

Where is this made? View answer

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Question 50

Is this product food safe? For example, could I use it on a gourd bowl that's intended to hold soup? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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