Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I painted wooden nesting dolls for my baby. I was looking for a Safe film coat to seal in the paint, and be safe if she does stick one in her mouth. Is there something I can use, or is this product not recommended for this project? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Can I use this to seal asbestos floor tiles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

I was hoping to use this on patio furniture, but I see that it is interior only. The furniture is under a deck and will not be directly rained on, but will be exposed to extreme humidity (I live in Mississippi) and the occasional rain blowing in. Will this product work or is there another that is recommended? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

How many gallons would be needed for a 20x20 garage floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

Hi there! We just installed maple butcher block countertops. We used a tung oil to stain them but want to ensure the surface is protected and would love a little shine and smoothing of the surface. What would you recommend that would be safe when in contact with food? And achieve the finish necessary to protect a countertop. Side note, our house is well lived in; 3 small children :) thank you in advance! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

We are building a picnic table out of pine. We are staining it with tea and steel wool. Will this product do ok being applied after this stain is dried? We want a bit of color with no chemicals. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Hi! I am thrilled to find this product! I just painted a wood floor with a latex paint. I would like to use a sealer... would this product work? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

What 100% acrylic colored gloss paint do you sell that would work with this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

Could this be used on a laminate countertop? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

Can this be used on wood flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

I am wanting to seal plywood inside a chicken coop from off gassing will this work with AFM Zero VOC paint over it or is the transitional primer and AFM Zero VOC paint a better option? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Is this suitable for a new cedar (western red cedar) fence? If not, which is the most suitable stain+seal product for it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

I just purchased a 8 cube organizer with materials: MDF, particle board, paperboard and iron, and have a "natural" finish. What would be the best product to seal this? Thank you. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

How long does it take for permabond to dry before using deck revive over it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Is this product appropriate to seal a new, outdoor (under patio roof, will not be rained on) freshly assembled, painted by manufacturer, metal planter box? I want to seal the edges and prevent leaks at side seams for watering plants. If this product is not the proper one, do you have something that is? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 16

Can this be used on wood that is already painted? And can you use this first and then paint over it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Would like work to refinish the interior of our concrete block garage walls? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Looking for the best wood sealant for some wooden baby toys we have made for our children. we used raw unfinished wood and then painted them with the liquid watercolor. My toddler will play with them now just fine that they are all dried out but my issues comes from my 8 month old who desperately wants to put everything in her mouth. Even though they are dry if they get wet some of the colour leaches off. Looking for a way to protect their toys, and protect the colour on their toys so that both ages can play with them safely and without winding up looking like the colour of the rainbow when my youngest teethes on everything she can get ahold of. What can I use? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

What does the temperature need to be to apply it? it's mid-October. Too late for this year? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Is this the same type of oil in the Kahrs Satin Oil? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

My husband and I recently stained a platform bed with Minwax Oil Based stain and are desperately looking for something to block the VOC�s from off gassing. Please let me know if this will work and if not, if there is another recommendation? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

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 1 ´year ago

Question 23

Is this safe for my boa constrictors huge terrarium that I'm building and was seeing if it is safe for him and safe for the wood not to mold and /or warp the wood because of high humidity? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Is this a sealer that I can use with my mod podged crafts that would make them food safe? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Could this be used to waterproof the inside of a planter pot? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

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 27

We bought a piece of furniture with only a wood veneer and it is off gassing and the whole room stinks. Could this seal in the chemical scent? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

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 29

Hi! Can you tell me what the best product is for staining indoor trim and doors? Trying to find one that won't make the whole house smell once they are installed. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

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 31

This is called �exterior�, but is listed as interior/exterior in the specs. I am looking for a stain for a poplar headboard I made and want to ensure it�s safe for this purpose. Can I use this on interior furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

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 3 ´years ago

Question 34

Is there a product that works to seal the outside of raised vegetable beds that is vegan? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Can I use this to seal a very high porosity 1/4in cork floor? Will it fill the small pores in the surface while staying slightly cushy? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Hello, I have 1 gallon of the SafeCoat Polyureseal in matte and 1 gallon in satin. I will likely need to use 2 gallons for my project, 1 initial coat and then a second on top. Is it possible to mix the two gallons together and then proceed with my project, or should I use the matte first and then follow it up with the satin? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Can you use this to seal a table that's covered in plaster of paris instead of a polyurethane or polycrylic? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

I'm looking to seal an oak vanity that will be used in the bathroom, keeping the color and natural as possible. Would this be the best to seal it and keep the color somewhat similar? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

how soon can i apply another coat of Monocoat universal maintenance oil? It is for a beam Mantel. It was first treated with Rubio Monocoat pure View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Do you have a recommendation on what to use as a clear protective coating on an outdoor mural? The mural was done with mostly acrylic paint. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

Can this be applied to freshly, but dried, painted cabinets? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Is this product food safe? For example, could I use it on a gourd bowl that's intended to hold soup? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this be used to weatherproof a mural? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

Hello, two questions:- Does the sealant leave glossy finish?- Can this sealant be used on terra cotta?Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Hello, I have a cedar fence which was never properly protected and the wood is starting to rot in some places. I would like to stain it to protect it and would like to do it non-toxically, but effectively. What would you recommend, please? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

CAN YOU USE THIS AS A SEALER FOR VENETIAN PLASTER? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use this on the edges of some plywood and then use oil for the rest of it ? I want to seal the edges of the plywood but want to use just oil on the rest of the wood .. thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Hi, I wish to use Rubio for another project-but this time I'm not wishing to add color (beautiful cherry already) just protection. What should I use? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

I plan to make a basking rock for my turtle tank out of concrete, and I'm looking for a non-toxic sealant that won't pollute their water, would this product work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

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 5 ´months ago

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