Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I want to use this on a island in kitchen were I prepare food, will this work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

If applied to maple flooring will it slightly yellow and darken the wood as linseed oil does? Or will it just slightly darken? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Hello, I am using reclaimed barn beams 10"x10" as posts for a screened in porch. What sealer would be best? I am not sure if I want a stain or not but if you could recommend one of those too, I would appreciate it. Thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Will this product be safe to use on a newly installed ceramic tile floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I am ordering Rubio Monocoat for my hardwood floors. I have a few questions. I am interested in purchasing the raw wood cleaner and the natural soap that is recommended in the application instructions. I don't think they are available on your site. Do you have alternate products that you recommend? Also, are the application and buffer pads that you show the regular nylon pads that would come with the floor buffer that I would rent? Lastly, I'm mixing two colors 1/2 and 1/2. If I store the extra - will it sit ok with the colors mixed together, or should I only mix them in each batch as I go, the way I'd mix in the step 2 oil. I know. This is an art project and I'm on my own. But, I thought I'd just ask in case. Thank you so much. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 6

i would like to clear-coat seal the interiors of kitchen and bath cabinetry. which AFM product is recommended? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Is this a good product for a stone shower floor? I want to put something on a newly install shower floor that will make the stone shiny and darker...it has to hold up to being wet often... View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

is there a way to prevent streaking on my residential flooring? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

Can this be used over painted unsealed wood floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

I am making a solid back to a parakeet cage. I am covering a piece of wood in fabric. What do you recommend for attaching the fabric to the wood and sealing the fabric? Birds are very sensitive to chemicals/smells so I was interested in your products . Thanks ! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Hello, used 2 coats on teak and mahogany bench swing...love the product, the way it goes on, no awful smell all great. Question: I noticed after several weeks the wood grain was raised considerably and felt dry. We tested with water and it does bead up. Is it typical for the grain to raise after application? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

How much voc per liter ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

Will the matte leave ANY shine at all? I have used Mod Podge matte and am disappointed with the low sheen left behind. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this food grade safe for wood countertops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Can I use this to seal the floor in a shipping container/conex? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

If I use on a chair will it make clothing oily ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

I am using pallets to build a bridge in a swamp area, I want to protect the wood with something eco-safe, What would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Does anybody know if this product is vegan? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

We like how our exterior door looks with a simple coat of linseed oil but want to protect it further. Can a clear Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Exterior Wood Protector be applied on top of wood previously treated with linseed oil? Is there a time period to wait since the linseed oil was first applied or would this product not be compatible with linseed oil? Thanks in advance! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Can this be used on laminate countertops once painted? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

Our raised beds are wet from recent rains, but now we have a dry spell of 3 weeks ahead. Can this product be applied to damp wood? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

Will this work and seal the grout in on my river rock shower floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

We just purchased a home in Oregon- the interior walls are all rough cedar. We want to apply something to them to allow a smoother finish. Would this work? There are a lot of walls and 2 stories so want something to apply and be done.Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

I have vinyl plank floors. I need something to seal my floors and seams just in case my dog decided to pee on the floor. I don't want pee on the subfloor. Will product work well for my concern? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Can this be used on grilling grates? Is it food grade type paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Is the penetrating oil. Product suitable for coating wine barrel staves that have been put together to form a charcuterie board? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 28

I am considering applying AFM Safecoat Polyureseal BP over flooring. Does anyone have experience with dogs on this sealer and how the sealer performed? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

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 30

Can I use this product over top of my fathead sticker on my epoxy floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Hello! I really like this product description and everything about it except I need matte instead of gloss. That said- how glossy does the gloss actually look? Is it pretty obvious? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

We have an oak cabinet (veneer shelves and sides, solid doors and trim) that was built about 30 years ago by a local carpenter. We love it but it has had a "doggie doo" smell inside ever since we got it when it was new. It still does! It looks totally normal, but when you open the doors, there it is. Humidity seems to make it worse. We do not know what kind of finish it has, but it is not bare wood. Do you have any suggestions on how we could mitigate this problem? It was less an issue when we lived in Arizona, but here in Indiana it has gotten worse. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this be used on butcher block countertops? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

I was wondering if this would work on cork trivets that I have painted with acrylic paints? I would like them to still be used as trivets. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Is this product recommend for laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Can I use this on wooden utensils? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 37

I am looking for a sealant to put over a peel and stick vinyl flooring. I am looking for a shine and to be waterproof. Is this the product I should use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Can I use this on non waterproof Laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

My concrete countertops are starting to discolor and become rough, would this product or another you have work to restore surface? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Is this product appropriate for sealing terracotta tile? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

I am not sure how to use the BioShield Floor Milk. Do you mix with water to use as a cleaner or straight from the bottle as a floor finish? I have Marmoleum flooring that is more than 15 years old and looks like it could use a little restoration. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

Would any of your products be food safe and non-toxic for an elevated 2ft up garden? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

We have a White Oak outdoor dining table that we just finished and are struggling with how to finish it. The person who built it suggested polyurethane for spar varnish. Our concerns are weather durability for hot sun and rain, food and drink spills, And we prefer a flat finish if possible. We live in California or the sun is hot! And we don't want to stress about water rings on the table� Would this be a good alternative to the options above? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Are any of the ingredients in Rubio products byproducts of animals? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

I want to paint my wall white, then faux with white glaze. I want a hint if gloss with textured look. How do I do this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

can this product be used on terrazzo floors and can it be used in a spray bottle? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

Would this product be good on older sheet vinyl flooring? Not the newer plank vinyl. Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

How easy is this to use on pine? It states above : "NOTE 2: Soft woods like pine are very porous and often appear splotchy unless sanded and treated properly by professionals." So if I sand it, would it still be blotchy because a professional has an extra step that they would do? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Can this be used on a kitchen table? I am having one made and like the Indigo. What top coat do you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

What can it be used on? The �not to be used on� list, list�s everything. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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