Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Hi! Is it recommended to wait 3 weeks after application to lay down area rugs? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Is this a good paint for exterior wood siding? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

do you have to use a sealer after this if it is being used to stain pine doors and trim? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Is this product matte and can we apply it in rosewood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

What is the shelf life of Penetrating Water Proofer once the can is opened? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer

Question 6

What is the minimum temperature that unused product can be stored? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

I used this over white eggshell paint on a cabinet and some of the streaks turned yellow. What would cause this? Too much product? Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

If I want to apply a 2nd coat to light wood, do I just wait 48 hours or is any other prep. needed (already sanded and water popped before my 1st coat)? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

can this be used on food surfaces like a wood kitchen island top? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

I am looking for a product for my new raw butcher block countertop that will not yellow or amber the wood. I know you usually recommend the penetrating oil for this purpose but when testing a sample piece of wood with mineral oil we did not love the yellow look of the wood. I assume any of the natural hemp oils/blends will do the same. I read online I need a water based sealer or finish. Which would be the safest to do so? We will not be cutting on the surface or eating directly off of it. I am also looking at your Acrylaq. Thank you for your help! Rebecca View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

I'm installing a garden cabin with bare pine plank floors. Can this be applied directly to protect the floors? Is matte the best to hide scratches? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

We had PVC trim installed and the off-gassing is terrible. We were hoping for a sealer that we could paint over. It doesn't seem possible with this after all. Can we instead paint the PVC with zero VOC water-based latex paint and then apply the hardcoat sealer over top?? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this be used on a wood dining table? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

I have a cedar outdoor shower and live outside Buffalo NY( 5B ) is this product if applied properly with light sand View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer

Question 15

Can you paint over this seal? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Is this type of wood stain safe for staining a baby crib View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

Question 17

Can this be used to waterproof the inside a wooden reptile enclosure? Enclosure will have soil on the bottom and temperature of 100 degrees F in spots.Is it safe? Or is there a different product that would be better? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this product (AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil) be used to reapply over wood that was previously treated with a penetrating oil stain applied three-four years ago? (It would be applied to an outdoor shed that the previous owner had treated, approximately 280 sq feet total surface area.) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Do I have to sand my maple wood table first before I use this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Would this be safe to use to seal over non-toxic paint on homemade children's toys? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 21

This product can be applied over stained white oak? The product that I'm going to use for stain is from ecospaint. View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Bioshield, Hard Oil

Question 22

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

Question 23

We need to cover cedar drawer interiors as I am allergic to cedar fumes. Will this product do the job? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

What would be the best non-toxic, no-VOC stain for a log home and deck? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 25

This product says for unsealed wood. My sauna redwood is already stained and sealed. Do you know what product I can get that will stick to oil based polyurethane with zero off-gassing in a sauna designed for the walls to get up to 200 degrees fahrenheit? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

Once a can of AFM Safecoat Polyureseal BP is opened, how long may I store it for future use? What can I do to maximize its shelf life? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

How much Rubio Monocoat would it take to stain a 4 drawer dresser? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 28

Can any of the sealers be used over oil based stain? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 29

For unfinished hardwood floors do I need to use the bioshield penetrating oil sealer before using this wax or can I skip the sealer? Also, can i use a minwax stain prior to the wax? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Is this a good product for sealing an item for food use? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

What's the difference between a sheen and a gloss in your product? Which shines the wood more? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

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 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this product be used on posts and handrails for stairs? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Does this work on stained wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Hello, I was wondering if this could be used to seal concrete/cement crafts such as coasters or trays? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Can I have you guys tint this slightly white for me? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

Would this be good for a deck to decrease scratches from dogs? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

I want to seal an underwater wood turtle dock, is this safe for my pet? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

I have a painted countertop and it has gotten very dull. Would like to apply a poly or something to brighten it, what is an easy solution? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Since this is safe, organic and food grade. Could I complete the project while breastfeeding? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

How do you compare this product (Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Exterior Wood Protector) and Bioshield Penetrating Oil Sealer? I am looking to use something to reseal and protect my exterior eucalyptus wood furniture that has had some lacquer finish in the past but is capable of accepting oils at this time. The furniture company itself recommends a linseed or teak oil (but a generic one with chemicals of course). View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Can this be used over a wood surface that's painted in water based acrylic paint?Do you have any products that can be used over water based enamel paint or acrylic paint?Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Is there a single product food grade that both stain and seals for butcher block? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Can you please tell me if I can use this product to seal pebbles on bottom of birdbath and still fill with water? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Will it cover a painted wood outside table ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Would this work well to protect a child's spruce sandbox inside and out from UV and water damage? The sand will occasionally be wet, but the sandbox only has four sides, not a bottom, so it wouldn't really be submerged. It needs to be non-toxic. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

We have installed plywood interior walls in a cabin -- living space and bathroom -- and would like to waterproof them. Is this a suitable product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Could this be used to waterproof plywood to be put behind FRP for a shower room? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Does 1 gallon cover 200-400 sq ft with one coat or two? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Once my cedar is finished will it be slippery? My dogs use the steps daily and what I use now is slippery. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Activity timeframe

Browse by Category

Browse by Category

Browse by Topic