Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can I use this directly on a raw oak door? I need the door to be moisture resistant since it is in a bathroom. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 2

What is the best sealer to use on painted kitchen cabinets? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 3

Hello! We purchased a house with pretreated wood floors, but we have kids and pets. Would this sealant work to seal the cracks on a pretreated floor? Or would it just sit on top of the wood since it's already treated? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

We have a table being built from red oak to be a base for our farmhouse sink. This will go into our laundry room and be consistently used. I need a stain and a top coat. This is a nice combination of both, also being user green friendly is a bonus. Would this work for this project?Taking into consideration this table will not be outside, but inside. It needs to be waterproof. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this also safe for a teak butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

I need to seal a painted crib, which product should I use to seal if we want a semi gloss or satin finished look? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

My son and I are planning on building birdhouses and want to stain the exteriors. We have read mixed reviews due to the chemicals in the stains. Is your stain safe for birds if using it on the exterior of a birdhouse? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 8

I notice streaks where the seams come together on my newly installed flooring - perhaps glue residue? What should I do to remove the streaks? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 9

Does this need to be buffer after Application? Is it safe for my dog? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Not to be used on particle board, how about if it is painted first, like painted cabinet fronts? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Is it food safe after fully cured and dry? I want to seal the outside of a coffee cup but it my extend up near the rim/lip of the cup. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Hi: I have redwood deck that will be power washed. I see you say order samples to see stain. Which color samples do you recommend? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Our current cabinets have stain and varnish on top of them. Do we need to sand down to the bare wood before we can use this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Since this is a low VOC product and not VOC free, doesn't it also emit at least low levels of VOCs into the air and if so, is there a timeline for it to stop? I would like to use this product over a "low VOC" finish on the interior of a buffet cabinet that is still off-gassing (the exterior is not), even after sitting in an open-air screened in porch for 8 months. it's lacquer finish is supposedly a low VOC product. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

can i use this on leatherworks, concrete products which are carried indoor and outdoor? trying to understand the boundaries since it mentions it's for indoor use. can you suggest some other from the range View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

Where can we buy this close by instead of getting it shipped? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

i want to paint a new wood countertop yellow would this be something that i can put on over the paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

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 5 ´years ago

Question 19

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 6 ´years ago

Question 20

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

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 4 ´years ago

Question 22

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

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 7 ´years ago

Question 24

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 25

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

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 6 ´years ago

Question 27

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 5 ´years ago

Question 28

How much voc per liter ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

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 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Is this food grade safe for wood countertops? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 31

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

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 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Does anybody know if this product is vegan? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 35

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 6 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

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 4 ´years ago

Question 38

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

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 6 ´years ago

Question 40

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 5 ´years ago

Question 41

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

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 6 ´years ago

Question 44

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 3 ´years ago

Question 45

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

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 7 ´years ago

Question 47

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 3 ´years ago

Question 48

Can this be used on butcher block countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

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 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Is this product recommend for laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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