Hardwood Floor Finishes Q&A

Question 1

How long is it until you can put furniture on the waxed floor? (This will not be the floor's first coat of wax, so it will be a thin layer and buffing with an electric buffer, if it makes a difference) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

If you need to restain the floor again once it starts to show wear do I need to sand it down again or just reapply? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

Question 3

Can i use this on unsealed concrete floors that have been painted with chalk paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Can the 2 cans be resealed? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

Does this product contain formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 6

Hi, can i topcoat with oil-based or wax-based sealer for the latex-based painted doors? I have doors latex-based semi-gloss white painted, I want to apply a sealer for durability. it's confusing which sealer would be good. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

I've applied an oil based poly to my wood floors. it's humid in my locale and I've had an issue with moisture in the subfloor during the summer. I was told I need to apply a breathable finish (after I take up the oil poly) and that water based poly is more permeable. Is the Monocoat breathable? Is it more vapor permeable than water based poly? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

What is the percentage of carnauba and beeswax? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Working on wooden toys for young children and would like a darker color finish than the poplar wood i work with, which finish would you recommend i use or would i need to stay with the clear finishes for safety? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can I topcoat the Rubio oil Plus 2 with a clear oil based product for additional durability? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

How long after opening can Pure Rubio Monocoat oil interior be stored? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Can any of your top coat products be used on a laminate countertop that's been painted with several layers of paint? And is it food safe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

I want to build a wood table for outdoor use. After priming and painting it, would this product (AFM Safecoat, 2K Urethane)be the best coating to protect it from the elements? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 14

Hi. Is the hardwax food safe? Can I use it on countertops and tables that will encounter food? I used the hard oil #9 on my table first and am planning to now apply the hard wax. Is this order of application also safe for countertops? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Is this sealer a best choice for new Douglas fir (hearty pine) flooring? I've heard that pine species wood needs to have oil based paint but not sure what the best choice would be for a clear sealer. Thank you for you help with this. View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 16

Is it ok over boiled linseed oil? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Hello, I plan to stain furniture for a chemically sensitive family. Can I use just the oil without applying the drying agent? Will it take longer, but dry anyway? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 18

We have polished mud floors that were treated initially with several coats of linseed oil, left to dry for quite a while and then waxed with Bioshield #32 and buffed. That was a couple years ago and was appears as if it needs to be reapplied. Our question is whether we should apply any oil, either Bioshield Hard Oil #9 or another oil first before reapplying the Bioshield #32? Or is there something else we should do before reapplying and buffing with the Bioshield wax #32? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

I have a raw wood countertop and I love the light wood color and do not want it to "yellow" when sealing it. If I get the 5% white stain, will this compensate for the "yellowing"? Also, when applying the stain, will it darken if you overlap when applying it? for example, when i applied one of your darker stains on another counter, one coat was perfect, but I had to do some touch-ups and everywhere i touched-up was extra dark from the stain overlapping. Is this the same with the lighter colors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

I was wondering if after using this two part wood oil stain if sealing the wood still needed to be done? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Will this product work on an Oriental Rosewood table? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I'm looking for a safe stain to use on my raised garden boxes. I'd like a little dark staining and a protectant. Can you recommend something? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

How long does hard oil #9 have to dry before i use Bioshield floor and furniture wax? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Paints-Coatings-Wood-Stains-Sealers/Rubio-Oil-Plus-2C-Kit<BR>There are two components of this product. Can mixed final product be stored and then used at a later time? If not, are instructions for the proportions of each components included with the product, so one can mix as much as he needs as he goes?<BR>Lastly, if one decides to seal the surface after using this stain, which odor-free product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 25

Is this wax pet safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Hello, I was advised to use this wax for tadelakt plaster finish - what is the coverage per ounce? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

If I already used pure tung oil on a butcher block, can I put this over it as a top coat for protection and finishing shine? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 28

Is it OK over acrylic sealed cement floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

I want to clear seal pine tongue and groove paneling that will be used for our vaulted ceiling and some walls. Is this an appropriate product to use? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 30

Thinking of using Rubio Monocoat on raw ponderosa pine. I need to stain to match Knotty Alder doors that I finished with the penetrating oil with wax. Turned out beautiful but darker than expected. Does the pine need to be pre conditioned to control the grain and which color would best match? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Would this wax work well on a sealed Earth floor? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 32

Can this product be applied over previously finished flooring? Engineered hardwood with some shine to it. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 33

Does this product works over Venetian plaster which is exterior and smoothly shiny? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

does it work on manufactured wood floors that are prefinished? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

Does this product block/encapsulate off-gassing (if used on particle board or plywood, for example)? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 36

Have a mobile home with mdf flooring throughout. Best sealer, mold resistant, waterproof, encapsulation, formaldehyde blocker? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago

Question 37

This comes as an 8 ounce sample? How many square feet does that cover? And are all your liquid samples 8 ounces? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 38

Is this similar to Kreidezeit hard oil? I'm considering using it on a Japanese soaking tub I just made out of yellow Alaskan cedar. View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 39

Will this darken 100 year old white oak floors? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 40

What is the coverage area per unit? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 41

Is the product water-based or oil-based? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 42

If we have the product and the date has expired can we still use it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

What is the country of manufacture? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 44

What is the material origin? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 45

Is safecoat durostain suitable for pine plant shelves exposed to sun, water, and abrasion? Or do you have other suggestions? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 46

Can you use the transitional primer on an oil based stain and then apply the Polyureseal to lock in any VOCs? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 47

AFM Safecoat Naturals Oil Wax Finish over Pecan Wood, water spots that will not wipe off, please help. View answers

Asked 3 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish

Question 48

CAN POLYURESEAL BP MATTE BE SPRAYED FROM A CUP GUN TO FURNITURE View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 49

Will AFM SafeCoat Hard Seal block laminate odors? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 50

Can I stain a butcher block counter already treated with a food-safe oil? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

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