Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

How often do you have to reapply? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

I need some to remove old patchy and peeling oil based paint before I use this ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Hi. Would you recommend this for sealing sanded concrete floors in a finished basement, if not this product do you have anything else you'd recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

I want to put couple coats on the luxury vinyl plank to seal the fire retardants and chemicals in the flooring. Will this product seal the chemicals that is in the vinyl flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Am I able to paint over top of this coat with water based white paint? How many coats of this do I need to apply? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 6

Will it work on traditional wooden arrows? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Do I need to sand between gloss coats? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Will a paint roller be a good applicator for this product? I want to seal my LVP floor in a new home upstairs to block off the off gassing and chemical smells. Also is there a clear or Matte finish or gloss is the only Sheen with the Hard Seal? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Can this product be used on LVP floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

How big is the sample size? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 11

Do I need to use a sealer after applying this stain? it's for a desk View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

If the stain isn't the right color, can I mix it with a different color stain (same brand and kind) before applying to the wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Does it get rid of termites? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

I have a nursery dresser I purchased that after a month still seems to off gassing. It only smells when I open the dresser drawers. The drawers are a plywood and the inside of the dresser itself is painted. Which one of your products do you recommend to seal the drawers and the inside of the dresser? The dresser finish is a matte or a satin white. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Can this be put on congas with natural wood or poly that have a prior? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

First, I am working with raw, unfinished wood. Do I need to use a different penetrating oil, such as your hard oil, first? The description seems to think so, but most of the recommendations in the answer sections do not. Second, can a normal paint be applied over top of this finish? I'm trying to find a safe way to make wooden cake toppers. My thought is to treat the entire topper with this to seal it, and then paint the top portion as usual leaving the posts where food may contact with just the food grade finish. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Hi there. I have an old coffee table I have sanded and I want to protect it and make it look good. Is this product a good fit? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 18

I would love to make my new butcher block countertops as dark as possible. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

I'd like to try a sample of BioShield wood counter finish. I have an old oak table with all the finish worn off. We wash it all the time and the kids play on it with their clay, etc. We would like to roll out pie crust on it, etc. And would like to wash it without the water soaking into the wood. Do you have a better recommendation? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 20

Can I use this product to seal raw wood trim around interior doors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Weird question: I am getting a wine crate making a raised dog feeder and I'm looking for a finish that is non toxic for pets. Is your product okay for my dog? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Will one of these products seal in mothball odours inside unpainted wood drawers? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 23

Which afm sealer should I use for wood piece under my window - had leak and sanded out mold and now ready to close area but want to put sealer in the mold ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

I want to paint and then seal my concrete basement. I assume this is the best concrete floor sealant you offer, do you offer any paints that pair well? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 25

Can I walk on on my floor after 24 hrs has passed after applying bioshield oil #9? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

How many sf does quarter kit covers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

Gulf Synthetics Permafill has been discontinued? What can I use instead? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

I am looking for some moisture protection on my new interior maple wood sills, with the purpose being better able to keep plant pots on them without water damaging the wood. 1) How helpful would this product be if the plants are in terracotta pots? 2) Can it be applied over your hard oil # 9? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 29

Would this be a good product for an outside building made with cedar siding that's not been treated? If so, what steps are necessary to do before treating? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 30

How much Rubio monocoat would it take to stain a bare wood 4 drawer dresser? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

I have a raw wood countertop and I love the light wood color and do not want it to "yellow" when sealing it. If I get the 5% white stain, will this compensate for the "yellowing"? Also, when applying the stain, will it darken if you overlap when applying it? for example, when i applied one of your darker stains on another counter, one coat was perfect, but I had to do some touch-ups and everywhere i touched-up was extra dark from the stain overlapping. Is this the same with the lighter colors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

My oak floors are 60 years old and have never been refinished. They are in pretty good shape. Up till now I've been paste waxing them once or twice a year. I am older than the floors and it's killing me! Which of your products do you recommend? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 33

What stain do you recommend for using on my cutting board that my grandson handmade for me out of wood? I want to be sure it's safe. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Is there any advantage in using the indoor/outdoor version instead of the indoor version on interior floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Working on wooden toys for young children and would like a darker color finish than the poplar wood i work with, which finish would you recommend i use or would i need to stay with the clear finishes for safety? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

We have been asked to recoat timber paneling externally (previously coated in Hybrid natural) with another coat after 4 years of weathering It is coming up more yellow this time around The client was not happy and asked if we can remove what we have done Is this possible and if so what is your recommendation to remove it Approx 7 days since application? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Could you use this product indoors for living space on all walls? Does it have a lot of VOCs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

I accidentally applied this to a weathered IPE deck without adding the Part B Accelerator as indicated in the instructions. What will happen? Do I need to redo it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

What's the best product to use for finishing the interior of pine windows? The windows are 15 years old and original stain and poly sealer is starting to flake off and I am worried the wood will start to rot if not sealed up again. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Can you spray this with a paint sprayer and then back roll on rough cedar? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 42

My painters applied one coat of the proper color. Now they recommend applying a second coat that is clear, but I don't see "clear" offered as a color? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 43

I would like to put a coat or two of oil on some wooden boxes that have never been stained. They are used for holding vegetables at a farmer's market. Which oil should I use? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 44

I am extremely chemical sensitive so I am unable to use any stains or finishes with VOCs. I need to redo my hardwood floors as well as trim. Your Monocoat sounds like a godsend for me. My problem is, my wife likes at least a semi-gloss shine. Is there any way to use the Monocoat and the Universal Maintenance Oil to get a higher shine? I told her about the satin but she doesn't think that will be enough. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 45

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 46

I have just installed marmoleum cocoa (sheet) for my kitchen floor. This product is not to be used on brand new marmoleum. What Forbo product can I use to add protection to my floor? Can I use this floor finish after awhile, or not at all? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

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 48

Just had marmoleum click tile installed. After trim installation it looks like some glue was spilled and wiped or scrubbed off, leaving shiny streaky marks. Will the Forbo cleaner get rid of these marks? Will I need to refinish the affected area? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 49

I discovered when I used Bon Ami (calcium carbonate) on my Marmoleum that I was able to get some long-standing stains off of the floor. I have faithfully used the Marmoleum cleaner and finish for the last five years, but I think I can restore some bad staining with Bon Ami. If I do that, and then apply finish after I'm done, will it hurt the floor? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 50

How hot does it get on a deck full summer, can you walk on it barefoot? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Activity timeframe

Browse by Category

Browse by Category

Browse by Topic