SAMPLE - AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish Q&A

Question 1

Will this work on a concrete floor painted with an enamel paint? The rep said the clear would have to be breathable. Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Would this be a good product to do initial oiling and conditioning of a RAW maple butcher block countertop that we will be cutting and eating from? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

What is the best finish for an oak kitchen table? I want to prevent white cloudy marks from water and heat. It also has to be durable and washed daily. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Hi- I want to use one coat of your Oil Wax followed by two coats of Vermont Natural PolyWhey Floor Finish on our sanded floors. How long would you recommend letting the Oil Wax dry before applying the PolyWhey? I did a test with about 24 hours drying and it seems good, but wanted to get your input. Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Hi. I read one of these answers wrong I think. I'm working on a butcher block countertop. I was planning on using this product. I already have now. But now I've decided I need to stain the countertop. Is it possible to use Rubio Monocoat 2C Oil stain on the wood and apply this on top for extra protection? TIA for your help. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Hey! Can this product be used over a gel stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Can i use this over a tung oil finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

Can I use this product on slate floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

When can I move my furniture back into the room I used the oil wax finish on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can I use this product on the bark edge natural wood slab ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

What kind of crack or knot hole filler should I use before applying this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

When refinishing a Pine floor that was originally treated with Safe coat 3 years ago. Does the floor need to be sanded ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

We just built a butcher block table out of an old piece of a bar top which has a strong paraffin odor. We have used mineral oil and a lavender essential oil to reduce the odor. It helped a little but not enough to enjoy the table in the house. Will this product keep that odor under wraps? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Can this be used for butcher block countertops in the kitchen? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

I have red oak floors that have had danish oil and paste wax on them many years ago. Do I need to get every bit of the old oil and wax off before I use this. I really don't want to sand but don't mind stripping the wax. If I need to sand do I need to get down to raw wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this finish be used on chalk painted wood furniture? And is it possible to only purchase the sample size? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Is it safe bird perches? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this be used over chalk or clay based paint? I'm vegan and most furniture waxes have beeswax in them. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Hello, can I use this product to seal pine plywood walls and cabinets? Looking for something low VOC but still provides moisture protection especially in areas like the bathroom. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this be used after staining the wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

I have old pine boards that has shellac throughout my house. Can this product be applied over this. Shellac last out on over 15 years and beginning to peel. Don't want to use shellac? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

We have an old hardwood floor and where a the original stain or coating has worn off considerably. It does not have any plastic coating. We were going to have it sanded, but told that it is too thin to sand. Could we apply this over the partial stain without sanding? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

How many coats would be recommended on a sanded oak floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

We recently purchased a gorgeous harvest table made of Acacia wood. It seats eight and is a very rugged and natural-looking piece of furniture. It will get high use as we entertain and will be using it for our plant-based cooking classes. We want to protect and preserve it as much as we can. What products do your recommend for this? I read a few reviews of one of your products that other customers raved about SafeCoat Naturals Oil Wax. Is this the product we should buy? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 25

Hi -- do I have to machine sand a raw (naked) oak floor before applying Natural Oils Wax Finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

I have spots on my aluminum oxide finished acacia floor. Would this work to fix my areas that have worn through the finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

If I put multiple coats can I get a high gloss finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Can I stain my floor first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

I just read a review of rubio monocoat and a person also said their rag spontaneously combusted over night through the rain, is this not a concern that the floor will catch fire? I plan to use on northern red oak floor in my rv so there will be lots of stuff and cooking and traffic in a small confined area, how at risk would i be with these oil finishes? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

I want to white wash my new pine floors with a diluted white water based paint, could I use AFM's safecoat, naturals oil based wax finish? I have used this product before on Bare wood and was pleased with the results.Would it help if I used a flat diluted oil paint underneath? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Can this be used for interiors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this be used on cellulose and bitumen tile? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Around how long might it take to cure/seal/dry a wood countertop? This is important as I need to know if I can keep the family from using it for that long in the kitchen! For example, I've had a can of Monocoat sitting for months because I can't make the kitchen off-limits for the required 6-something days. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

We recently installed wood railing around our deck outside and painted it white, but rain seems to stick and leave spots. Will this work for us? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Is this suitable for mango wood? Can you apply it on top of a stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

I bought a mid century modern three drawer dresser that is solid wood. I planned to use it as the sink vanity for my guest bathroom. Can I use this to protect the wood from the humidity of showers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

How frequently do you reapply the oil wax finish in a wood flooring application? Especially in the more trafficked areas like entry hallways? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

Hi there! We are looking to purchase this to use on our oak hardwood floors in our kitchen. I see that the drying time is 24 hours, but the cure time is 2-3 weeks. Should we wait 2-3 weeks before reinstalling base cabinets and appliances? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Can this be applied over tung oil on floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

What do you recommend buffing this with to ensure the grain of the wood is laid down? Despite sanding well, a white buffing pad caught the wood and raised some rough spots and I'd like a smooth floor after spending so much time on this seal. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

I have unfinished white pine flooring that I want to stain naturally (vinegar and steel wool). Can I apply this over that kind of stain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

Hi there. I wanted to ask if your product stands up to heat? I want to make some of my own wooden trivets for hot dishes I put out to serve. Wondering if this product would work for this type of project? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

I treated our oak counters with Bioshield wood counter finish. I'd like it to be more water resistant. Would you recommend doing more layers of Bioshield or AFM Safecoat Oil Wax Finish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

We have an old workbench that is now our kitchen island. It gives us slivers. Would this be a good solution that is safe with food? How long does it last? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

We bought a piece of furniture with only a wood veneer and it is off gassing and the whole room stinks. Could this seal in the chemical scent? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

I will be sanding wood floors but do not want to finish with stain or polyurethane as I do have to live here what do you suggest? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

I own a pine Glimakra loom. It feels very dry. What product will preserve the wood as is? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

I have 60 year old hardwood floors that have been covered with carpeting from previous owner and now they have been exposed for about 30 years and they have been only waxed with Johnson and Johnson hardwood floor wax which you can no longer get. Right now they are just worn with nothing at all on them and I need to find a wax that will bring them back to life. Will this wax do the job for my floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Our home is 175 years old. We sanded and used gym seal on many of the pine floors about 35 years ago. Needless to say, they're looking dry and sad. Must we sand before using AFM Naturals Oil Wax finish? How long must we wait to replace rugs and furniture? Also, I don't understand on the pdf of instructions about "buffing" with sandpaper. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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