Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Is there any product that can be used on trim sealed with polyurethane to reduce odor/off gassing? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

Hi, I would like to created a mixture of semi gloss and eggshell transparent/translucent glazed finish with a sponged and brushed copper and bronze finish over a deep red and or terracotta wall. I like the idea of either outright metallic pigments or more of a pearlescent finish. Do you have any suggestions for green product options? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

Can I apply this over a unfinished butcher block countertop that has only had stain applied? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Can I use the exterior wood stain on interior furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can you tell me what all of the ingredients are in the Marmoleum floor finish are please?! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

Is this a good sealer for a rubberwood table? Will it darken the natural light color of the wood ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Hard Seal is also not recommended for hardwood floors because Polyureseal BP is a more durable product. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Can I use this product to coat rebar? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can I use it on green lumber? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Will the Hybrid Exterior work well and look nice on outdoor Eastern Red (Aromatic) Cedar furniture? Will it amber the wood like spar/marine poly? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Which product would be best to protect from water, insects, termites AND keep the natural look on raw wood just cut from a palm tree that has been dead for several years? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

I built my two young boys a bunk bed out of pine. Would the oil or wax be the better option? The wood will be touch mattresses of course so I wanted to know if wax can leave residue or stain the mattress? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

How long does each coat take to dry on outdoor porches? Gloss finish View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 15

Is this product suitable for the interior walls & benches in a sauna? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

I am building a wet room with bamboo wood accents. While they won't be directly exposed to streaming water, it will be a wet environment. Can I use this product to seal raw bamboo solid stock for use on walls in a bathroom setting? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Is this product safe around birds? Thinking of stripping a coffee table to give it a raw wood look and using this to seal it with. Wondering if any of the chemicals would be harmful to my budgies in the same room after it has cured? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Can you use AFM Acrylacq over chalk paint on a kitchen table? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

When I apply satin AFM Acrylacq over acrylic paint on a kitchen table, do you have to apply a gloss AFM Acrylacq coat first, or can I just use two coats of satin AFM Acrylacq? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Can I set hot dishes or cold items on a kitchen table that has an AFM Acrylacq sealer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I just finished overhauling some ratty wood outdoor rocking chairs. I primed them with water based Latex wood primer then hand painted them with acrylic paints. I am looking for a glossy non yellowing water based top coat to seal them .. would this work? Does this item work well for items outside in heat and cold? Does it have any UV resistant properties? The chairs will sit under a covered porch so they won't be directly exposed to weather extremes. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Can I put a high gloss exterior finish over Rubio Monocoat 2C or Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Exterior Wood Protector? What is the difference between Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Exterior Wood Protector and the Rubio Monocoat Plus 2C? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

If I stain table components prior to assembly will wood glue work? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Is this OK for engineered wood floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

How would I apply this on stairs, including also skirt board, mantle shoe mold and bannister? If I don't have a buffer, what process and what tools would I need? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

What is the safest product for sealing birdhouses, Vermont Natural Coatings or ARM Safecoat? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 28

I have T111 in my basement and want to seal it? Do any of your products prevent the off gassing from T111 and pressure treated 2 x 4s? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

hello, tom with Siena cabinets here in las Vegas, NV. re: acrylacq:1st we spray gloss coat, then we wait 4 hrs. then we we then sand like a sanding sealer with 320 grit? then top coat with satin and let dry for 4 more hrs. or overnight and this is complete? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

Hello, I am interested in this product. Like many people here, I've recently refinished some rooms in my house with an oil based poly and the smell still isn't gone. I'd like to finish the rest with this product, but I'm worried about it not matching the rest of the floors. I have 100- year-old red oak that's being sanded and refinished. Will this finish give the floors a similar look in terms of color, to a classic poly finish? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Can this be used on T1 11 wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

I am looking for an alternative to Sculpt or Coat. I am a professional fine artist who sculpts with paper. I need something to make paper durable, stiff or somewhat stiff. And ?not yellow.? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

I would like to seal a recipe card on a cutting board/wood serving tray, would this be the appropriate product to use? Is it food safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Is this product non toxic? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Do you have a smooth product to use on railings and vert spindles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Would this be a good option to use on an outdoor wood table intended for eating? How long will the stain last with VA weather conditions? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

How long does it last in the can once it's been opened? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

I wanted a white oak natural color. My boyfriend was recommended by the paint shop that Rubio Monocoat Pure is the one. However it ruined the bookcase by making it dark when I wanted white wash natural white oak. How can I fix it and get a white oak color back? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Can different sheens Acrylacq be mixed together? I cannot tell a lot of difference between the gloss and satin View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Is this food grade safe? I want to use it on a trellis I'm building for my cucumbers and beans to grow on. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

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 42

Do you need to sand between coats? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Can I use this product on wood that has been stained with Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Is this the Best Safecoat Product to seal an Indoor Concrete Floor Slab to protect against Moisture Intrusion via the Concrete Floor Slab before applying a Vinyl sheet & then installing new Cork Floor Panels? Or is there a better Safecoat Product for protecting Moisture Intrusion underneath a Vinyl Liner beneath new Cork Flooring Tiles that will be installed 'Floating' & NOT Glued. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 45

Could I paint over the stain once it's dried? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Can I use it on my kitchen floor? It was there when I moved in and I'm not sure if it's vinyl or linoleum. Linoleum is listed in your description but not vinyl. If it's vinyl will the product still work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

I'm going to stain a homemade baby crib. Is this safe to use on it? In case he chews on it. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

I have american clay plastered on my walls. Would this work to preserve it from touch, etc? Thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

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 50

I used this on a dining room table and love the look, but it's extremely susceptible to grease or fats (butter, salad dressing, etc). They leave a smear even after wiping it up. Any suggestions on what to do? I'm thinking of sanding and resealing with something else. View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

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