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

Question 1

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

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 3

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

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 6 ´years ago

Question 5

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 6

Can this be used after staining the wood? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 7

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 7 ´years ago

Question 8

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 9

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 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Is it bathtub safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

I applied 2 coats yesterday and then used rags to remove excess oil. It is still drying. Would it help to buff with orbital buffer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

How to apply? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

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 14

We have a 1820 home and our bedroom has wide plank pine floor that 25 years ago were coated with a water based poly . Can we use this product on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Can this product be sprayed on like a catalyst product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

I used Safecoat oil wax finish on my raw knotty alder doors that turned out beautiful but darker than expected. I want to oil additional raw ponderosa pine but the oil doesn't turn out dark enough. Is there any way to add some color to the oil to try to match the pine? I have tried samples of your other stains on the wood to try to match the doors, but nothing is the right color. Any ideas? The pine is really light color. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

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 18

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 7 ´years ago

Question 19

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 20

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 21

Would this product work on a bluestone fireplace slab? I am looking to enrich the stone (deeper color) and blend in the waxy stains from trying to use homemade fat wood. ( from soy and paraffin candle dregs) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

I have some stained pine tables that I have used old English oil on as well as sc Johnson paste wax- my concern is water stains. It's not great furniture, but I want something to really seal the wood. Would I use this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Hi there! We just installed maple butcher block countertops. We used a tung oil to stain them but want to ensure the surface is protected and would love a little shine and smoothing of the surface. What would you recommend that would be safe when in contact with food? And achieve the finish necessary to protect a countertop. Side note, our house is well lived in; 3 small children :) thank you in advance! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

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 5 ´years ago

Question 25

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 26

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 27

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 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this be used for interiors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

can it be used on vct floor to isolate vinyl pollution? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

I am trying to seal a piece of reclaimed wood. However, I do not want it to look shiny, just natural. What product would be best? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

We are looking to apply a natural penetrating oil to our floors. We're concerned with the application process involving a buffer. We have 2 x 120 sq ft areas, a smaller 60 sq ft area and 2 small hallways (6'x3'); we don't think that using a full size floor buffer will be very easy in small spaces. Is it advisable to use a orbital sander with a buffer pad? Is there any additional application resources we could reference outside of the pdf? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Which one do i use for a butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

What's the best wax for painted decks? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

How long will we have to wait before we can walk on the floor after the second coat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Hello. Would this product work on an earthen ( aka adobe) floor? The floor consists of 3 parts sand, 1 part native soil containing clay and finely chopped straw fragments which was then sealed with 5 coats of boiled linseed oil. We're looking to further protect the floor. Thanks View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 38

Can a conventional finish, such as polyurethane, be applied over top of this? I don't know anyone who has used this product and while I would really like to try it out, I am wondering about a backup plan if it just isn't for me. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

I used Watco Butcher Block Stain and Finish in hazelnut. I love the color. Can this product be used on it for maintenance? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

What metals are used in the carboxylate metallic salts that are in the AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

I don't have access to a buffer. Is a buffer absolutely necessary to apply? Why apply a second coat while first coat is still wet? Then rub any excess off after 15 minutes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

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 43

how is AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish applied to hardwood floors? Please provide details. Is buffing necessary? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 44

I am hoping to find a cleaner that can be bought locally or made/ mixed by hand (like a vinegar/castille solution). Is there anything that could be purchased at a big box store or Ace Hardware that could be used on these floors? Thank you! Just wanting to reduce environmental impact! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 45

I have brand new oak butcher block style countertops from IKEA. We wanted to keep them as natural as possible and so we put 3 layers of mineral oil, and a 2 layers of a mineral oil/beeswax finish. As soon as a moist dishtowel rested on the countertop, the grain swelled up and was rough. We need to put something else on that's more durable after all. Will this Naturals Oil Wax Finish be ok to apply on top of these other natural oils/wax? Sure seems like there's plenty more penetration capacity based on how NON-water resistant the counters seem to be still. Oh and our sink is set into the countertop (lots of potential water exposure) and cooking will take place on them, but no chopping directly on them. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 46

Hi, Can I use this on a table that is mostly finished but has bare areas that are unfinished? I don't want to sand the rest of the table - I like it the way it is. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Hi! Love your website. So helpful! Could I use this as a sealer on authentic milk painted cabinets? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

We recently bought a table that we want to refinish next summer we were able to sand the table portion but not the benches so my question is, Is this product what I need to seal the table that is sanded? but also can I use it on the portions that are not yet sanded? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Hello, I bought a secondhand crib that needs a bit of a stain touch up. It's all around where the baby might chew on the headboard. Is your stain safe if it baby were to chew on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Would this be appropriate for use on a heartwood pine fireplace mantel? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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