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

Question 1

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 3 ´years ago

Question 2

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 3

I'm a manufacturer of Cross Laminated Timber made from softwood. We're getting clients that want finished surfaces for floors, walls, and ceilings. Would this product perform well if applied in the factory and then shipped to client? Would we then inform them of the product and send this Oil Wax in a repair kit once it�s installed? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

What wood filler should I use with this topcoat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this the right choice for my wood kitchen floor to stop the little white spots (water) from everyday living? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

hi Reese from philly i plan to preserve the natural hardwood floors in the home i am in, yet take a simple approach to have a really nice looking floor so i want to just wax the wood but also with a good product like the one off to the left of this page?? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

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 4 ´years ago

Question 8

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

What type of maintenance and cleaning products do you recommend after this product is applied? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can I use this product on sanded pine floors? The house was built in 1870 View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

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 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Would 100-year old oak floors that have just been professionally sanded be considered weathered or relatively non-porous? I'm trying to figure out how much it will cost for 500-600 sq. feet assuming 2 coats will be sufficient View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Our new bathroom vanity is made from acacia butcher block. The counter service will be exposed to water so I would like to use a product that will seal and protect the surface, as well as not have to reapply constantly. What product(s) would you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

I have applied this product to flooring in my home. I would like a bit more shine and protection. It there a poly type product I can apply over the top of this? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago

Question 15

I recently oiled my Eucalyptus patio furniture with Teak oil. Would this product be recommended to now be applied to the furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

We have Ipe decking at our new house. Which green product would you recommend for that?Thank youNan View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

I'm building a dining table, coffee table, and desk. Is this a good option for all 3? Ideally the dining table would be food grade. View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago

Question 18

We sanded and removed stain and urethane sealant from a pine bathroom floor. We have just re-stained the floor. What is the best product to seal the floor with now? And how long would it take to ship? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Hello! We purchased a house with pretreated wood floors, but we have kids and pets. Would this sealant work to seal the cracks on a pretreated floor? Or would it just sit on top of the wood since it's already treated? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

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 21

I have trim that is stained with minwax oil based stain and we were in a hurry and installed it without finish, can this go over that? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

I bought a dresser with drawers stained with an oil-based stain. Even after 6 months, the drawers still emit an odor. Is this sealer an odor sealer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

I just used polyurethane but want something stronger for my dog. Can I apply over the polyurethane? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

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 4 ´years ago

Question 25

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 26

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 27

Can this be used to seal a plywood countertop? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

I have natural antique pine floors that were installed in the new construction of our home. We are builders. There are a lot of furniture dents in the dining room and kitchen floors. Will this product act as an floating self leveling surface treatment. Or will I have to re sand the floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

How much would be needed to seal approximately 1200 sq ft of newly installed bamboo flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

can AFM Naturals Oil Wax Finish be used on 2X6 clear redwood exterior decking ? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 31

I want to use this product on pine floors after a coat of pickling (1 part Floetrol, 1 part water, 2 part latex paint). Will this product work and be durable with two coats? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

I am building a children's bed out of Yellow Pine for a friend and she is very conscious of VOCs and harmful chemicals. Even Tung Oil is not up to her standards. Is this a product you would recommend for this type of item? Or is there another product you would suggest? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

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 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Hello. I have LEED Certified oiled wood flooring in my condo. It is stained dark walnut. Currently I clean it with Bona floor cleaner and a mop. , and vacuum in between. There are small areas or wear near kitchen sink and a few nicks but it is otherwise beautiful. Will this product revive these areas as well as protect the floor from more scratches and nicks? How do you apply it to a large area? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Will this work on Baltic birch that will be exposed to high temperatures, as well as sub freezing temperatures? Looking to seal the interior of a teardrop trailer that will be stored outdoors in Nevada. I'm steering away from the polyureseal as blushing from condensation is a possibility. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this be put over resin to make a food grade surface? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

How often does this finish have to be rewaxed if routine cleaning is vacuuming and mopping with damp cloth? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Is this recommended for shiplap walls? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

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 1 ´year ago

Question 40

Is Safecoat suitable (no differential color change) for hardwood over hydronic radiant floor? Tube spacing about 12 inches with aluminum heat diffusers. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

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 5 ´years ago

Question 42

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 43

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 4 ´years ago

Question 44

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 4 ´years ago

Question 45

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

What sealer do you recommend for shop projects? I primarily just need something that will keep my workbench easy to clean. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Is this the best product to prevent cracking on Bamboo poles? I purchased Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Waterproofer and applied to Bamboo poles. I sealed outside and inside of Bamboo poles. but it did not prevent cracking after I put water inside the Bamboo pole. Thus, I'm looking for a product:1) Strong waterproof sealing that prevents Bamboo poles to absorb water.2) Prevents cracking on Bamboo poles. I would be appreciated if you give me the answer. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

How well does this product work with cork floors? How does it hold up with expanding and contracting floors? Any tips for application? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

How does the product do in sealing color pigments? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Is this safe for toys and what is the drying time? Does it change the color of the wood or keep it natural? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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