Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can I use the clear as a countertop seal? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

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

Question 3

Can I use Deck Revive indoors on a heavy traffic wood floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Sales

Question 4

Can I stain a butcher block counter already treated with a food-safe oil? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

Question 5

Can this be used to seal shellac onto glass to increase scratch resistance? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Will AFM SafeCoat Hard Seal block laminate odors? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 7

AFM Safecoat Naturals Oil Wax Finish over Pecan Wood, water spots that will not wipe off, please help. View answers

Asked 3 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish

Question 8

Can you use the transitional primer on an oil based stain and then apply the Polyureseal to lock in any VOCs? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 9

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Is safecoat durostain suitable for pine plant shelves exposed to sun, water, and abrasion? Or do you have other suggestions? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 11

How is this Part B used? You mix it with Part A or do you put it on after Part A? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

What is the material origin? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 13

What is the country of manufacture? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 14

Is the product water-based or oil-based? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 15

Are your samples usable for testing or are they pre stained pieces of wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, DuroStain Pro

Question 16

Hello. I'm painting 2 small plastic/resin deck boxes to match them and want to seal them. Would this product work or any suggestions? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

I've dresser drawers with an unpleasant smell when they are opened. These are solid wood for the sides and plywood for the bottom. I can't distinguish whether the smell is from the wood, or from the plywood. I want to seal it to eliminate off-gassing. I am considering various AFM Safecoat products.1. Can Polyureseal BP be used on unpainted solid wood directly? Can it be used on unpainted plywood?2. Can Hard Seal be used on unpainted solid wood directly? Can it be used on unpainted plywood?3. Can Safe Seal be applied on solid wood?I am inclined to use Polyureseal BP because the data shows that it offers better protection against off-gassing of formaldehyde, but I am not sure whether it can be applied on unfinished wood and plywood surfaces. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 18

Hi, I'm looking for a clear coat to go over my deck stained with Ben Moore water based Arborcoat. Will this work? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

In trying out your bioshield clay paints ( I love them), I had a wet paper towel rubbed across the dry paint (dry for days) and it came right off. What can I put over my 800 ft. of wall (where I will put the clay paint) to make it behave like regular paint, where I can wash smudges off without the clay paint coming off? I've also been looking at this Wall Glaze product and I know you mentioned somewhere about applying AFM SafeCoat Acrylacq in another Q&A. Can that be put on the full clay-painted wall? Will it change the sheen? I'd like a flat or matte sheen. Should I just change to ECOS Paint? If I do, can I put the Wall Glaze or Acrylacq on the clay areas I have now, so the clay will not wash off? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

I've built a flat file art cabinet that's has big drawers (20"x 40") out of sanded plywood. Wood came from Ecuador (smells awful) it's off gassing in the garage for 2 months and it still smells. Would you recommend SafeSeal or Hard Seal for the drawer bottoms or something else? All chemicals/smells need to be sealed as it will be in my bedroom.1. When coating is it best to do the tops of the drawers, let it cure for a day, then flip the drawers and do the bottoms, or can I do both in 1 day?2. SafeSeal and Hard Seal say don't use over oil based products. I primed/painted the cabinets with oil based paint, then painted over with fusions mineral waterbased paint, can I use Safe or HardSeal to seal in that color on the outside of the cabinet? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 21

Hi, DIY beginner here! I recently bought samples of Bioshield stain finish and Rubio Hybrid wood protector, and was wondering if I need to dilute them in something before applying them on to the wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Looking at the PermaBond/DeckRevive combo to fix weathered front step and back porch (100+ year-old house). Paint on the wooden railings is flaking / deck boards are chipping heavily.1. The instructions say you mix both products with a gallon of paint. If I use both PermaBond & DeckRevive, do you mix PermaBond with paint, or just Deck Revive as that's the final coat?2. Can I use stain instead of a paint? I'll paint the railing white, but I'd rather stain/seal the floor boards.3. Will I need to use another sealer after these two are applied?4. Do you have a product that can repair rotten wood? I've used epoxies (toxic?) before. Instead of replacing the rotten wood, I wondered if there were small job alternatives (like railings/window sills) View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 23

The wall-to-wall carpet and padding in our lower-level living area developed a musty smell shortly after receiving six inches of rain within two hours. The carpet and pad were removed and discarded. The base floor is untreated concrete slab and we found no visual sign of mold, mildew or water entry on concrete slab or carpet/pad. Cleaning the floor with soap and water and running multiple dehumidifiers for 2 weeks eliminated the odor. We then applied Concrobium mold control (to be safe). We'd like to seal the concrete to prevent moisture vapor from migrating through the concrete in the future. The folks at AFM recommended using MexeSeal for this purpose. As you carry both MexeSeal and Green Building Supply Sealer. Which product do we use? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 24

Is the product useful on other flooring materials? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 25

I'm impressed by the array of colors offered. Would you recommend this product for exterior trim? would it be worth using a sealer of some sort on top of the stain to protect wood exposed to the elements? We are using white pine for our trim. Thank you View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

Is it ok over boiled linseed oil? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

I have particle board kitchen cabinets in a place built over 30 years ago. Only surfaces visible when the cabinets are closed have a laminate veneer. The insides and presumably the bottoms and and backs are uncoated particle board. I want to seal the surfaces I can reach - the insides. I have a full leftover container of AFM Hard Seal from another project. I noticed Polyureseal BP did best at blocking formaldehyde in the tests on your website. Would you recommend Hard Seal, Acrylacq, or Polyureseal BP? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

We have polished mud floors that were treated initially with several coats of linseed oil, left to dry for quite a while and then waxed with Bioshield #32 and buffed. That was a couple years ago and was appears as if it needs to be reapplied. Our question is whether we should apply any oil, either Bioshield Hard Oil #9 or another oil first before reapplying the Bioshield #32? Or is there something else we should do before reapplying and buffing with the Bioshield wax #32? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

Can you compare the properties of this product with those of your Wood Counter Finish? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 30

I am planning on using Rubio Hybrid Exterior on a cedar bench surrounding a hot tub. The wood is freshly sanded and clean, Do you think I need to use the RMC Exterior Cleaner in this case, or could I get by with RMC Cleaner for interiors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

We're considering putting in Marmoleum and saw this page before your care page: http://www.forbo.com/media/document/3d73e112-5564-4c7d-ab7e-19af4a006faf <BR>They say no further finish is needed, but you say it is. Please comment. View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 32

Does this product protect against mold and mildew? Looking to use it on a swing set. Would something else be better? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Will this product work on an Oriental Rosewood table? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

What happens if I clean my marm. Floor with a water and vinegar solution and then apply the forgo floor finish rather than clean it first with the Ph neutral cleaner? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

How long does hard oil #9 have to dry before i use Bioshield floor and furniture wax? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

I am exposing brick chimneys in a 1900 farmhouse. Is this a good thing to use to seal the brick? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

Is this wax pet safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Hello, I was advised to use this wax for tadelakt plaster finish - what is the coverage per ounce? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

I found your Marmoleum cleaner for purchase....but could not find the Marmoleum polish you refer to in your instructions. What is it's exact name and where can I purchase it? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 41

Hi, I'm wondering if this product could be used to protect from off-gassing from a linoleum floor? The finish has worn off due to faulty cleaning, and is now off-gassing. we'd prefer to not change the floor entirely. Would this or another product help seal the off-gassing, and could it be used on organic materials such as linoleum? (don't want to risk microbial growth). Thanks a lot! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

If I already used pure tung oil on a butcher block, can I put this over it as a top coat for protection and finishing shine? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 43

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 44

Can this be used as a finish over wood stain on oak furniture? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 45

Is it OK over acrylic sealed cement floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

I have a table that needs finished. It's rough cut Douglas fir. It is an outdoor table and will always be outdoors. I don't want to change the color. I do not intend to sand the table. Can it be applied to the table as is or will some prep work need to be done? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

How long after opening can Pure Rubio Monocoat oil interior be stored? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Will this seal in smoke odor and toxicity. We bought a vintage dresser that was owned by a serious smoker and I do not want my daughter exposed to it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

I'm using this to protect unstained SPF indoor stairs in a cabin. These are 2 x 10's. Do I need to coat the underside? I don't think they should warp as they have heavy iron brackets across the ends. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Would this wax work well on a sealed Earth floor? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

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