Hardwood Floor Finishes Q&A

Question 1

How long does it take to dry? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 2

What is the coverage area per unit? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 3

If I use pure and clear over both white oak and pine and will they have a similar color or why do you suggest I do? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

Question 4

Can I use Deck Revive indoors on a heavy traffic wood floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Sales

Question 5

Will AFM SafeCoat Hard Seal block laminate odors? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 6

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

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 7

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

Asked 6 ´months ago

Question 8

We are looking to coat and seal the butcher block surface of school art room tables? They are already sanded. Would this product be appropriate? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 9

Can this be used on butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 10

I want to paint and then seal my concrete basement. I assume this is the best concrete floor sealant you offer, do you offer any paints that pair well? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 11

I used this on a dining room table and love the look, but it's extremely susceptible to grease or fats (butter, salad dressing, etc). They leave a smear even after wiping it up. Any suggestions on what to do? I'm thinking of sanding and resealing with something else. View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 12

Does this need a wood conditioner or water mist before applying to poplar cabinets? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

Is this best to use for pine tongue and groove for ceilings and wall? They are freshly mill from surrounding properties so unfinished and just want the natural color to shine and have some protection. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 14

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 11 ´months ago

Question 15

Can this be applied on a banister? If so, what would I use to apply it since it's not a flat surface? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Can I use this over start railing that was stained with an oil-based stain several years ago? How long is this product good for once it's been opened? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

What is the application temperature range? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 18

Is there any vapor barrier that would work over safecoat concrete paint? View answer

Asked 12 ´months ago

Question 19

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 20

I) I will use this for unfinished red oak. Are these steps correct? 1. 220 grit sanding 2. Apply first coat 3. 220 grit slightly sand again4. Apply second coat 5. Wait for over 24 hours 6. Apply third coat) How often do I have to coat again?III) How long can I keep the leftover?IV) Can I return the unopened gallon? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 21

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

What is the best sealer to use on painted kitchen cabinets? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 23

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 24

With this product the Rubio oil plus stain work for sealing in formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Hi Sasha,I asked earlier about the Rubio oil being adequate to seal formaldehyde. You said no and sent me a list of other products by AFM that would possibly work. The project involved is particle board walls which need to be sealed to be safe for me. Because I am so exquisitely sensitive to formaldehyde, it would need to be the best one. Can you let me know which one this would be? Thank you, Micheila View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

You have any pictures of the cotton white on pine? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Could you use this over a decoupaged floor over vinyl? I want to put tissue paper over existing vinyl with Mod Podge and then seal. Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

Can one person walk on the floor two days after applied ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 29

Can you use the mono coat over a gel stain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

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 31

How do you remove brush strokes from the final coat? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

how long before I can walk on it? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

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 34

Does this product act as sealer and finish? Comparable To let's say finishing your floors with pure ting oil? One and done, no need to top with anything else? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 35

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 10 ´months ago

Question 36

Hi there, can I use Rubio Monocoat oil + 2C to finish a new solid nailed white oak floor that has just been sanded, or should I use another product to seal it first? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Are there any concerns with finishing a surface with Rubio Oil Plus 2C that is exposed to heat? I would like to refinish a mahogany fireplace mantle, and the piece can get warm/hot to the touch when the fire is going. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Which of your wood sealants or finishes best prevents black mold? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

I stained my raw stairs 4 days ago with oil based Min Wax which still smells, but did not stain dark enough gray. It is either pine or white oak, not sure. Can I use Rubio Oil Plus 2 C over it? I am chem sensitive, so it was a bad decision, but I had no idea organic products existed. Any solutions? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Maintenance data sheet did not indicate proper cleaning instructions. What type of cleaner is recommended and/or not advised?? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

Can this product be applied over engineered hardwood? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

Can I use the Rubio Monocoat on my live edge kitchen counters? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

What top coat would this product be compatible with (water based, oil based, etc.)? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

How many milliliter are in a sample of Rubio monocoat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

I've used the Rubio Monocoat Oil on my floors but an evening of I can use this? It's been a year since I last oiled and I'm looking for a more durable, lower maintenance finish. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

Can I use Monocoat on kitchen cabinet door fronts that were previously stained with a water based pigment? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Can this stain be used on a bathroom vanity? If so, does it need to have some type of sealer applied after it dries? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Can you use this on Alderwood unfinished bedroom furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

I am hoping to use the Rubio oil plus 2C on a birch butcher block countertop (for a home office work space, not for kitchen food prep). The unfinished birch is very light, and I would like to end up with a warm honey color. Any thoughts on what would work best? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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