Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I am trying to finish a wooden baby slide. I was planning on either painting it white or staining the wood grey. If I paint or use a water based stain what is the best sealer for the top coat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Is this product good for Exterior use to serve as a coating over painted cement? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Can this product be used on small 12"x 12" peel and stick flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

I am hoping to safely cover a wood cabinet that still has a small amount of lead paint residue. I want a product that will provide a clear finish. It is the inside of a bathroom vanity, so some water resistance is required. Would this product be recommended for my project? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Can a coating of Acrilaq later be painted over again? Does it have to be RE sanded? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this product be used to seal wood bowls for holding hot contents like mexican salsas? Hot as in temperature. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Is this waterproof and food safe? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

I have an old township road bridge plank that I am wanting to refinish and make interior shelving. The plank has a tar odor emitting. I am looking for a clear odor blocking sealer, and would LIKE to be able to keep the rustic look, but have nicely finished. Product advice? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 9

I have spots on my aluminum oxide finished acacia floor. Would this work to fix my areas that have worn through the finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can this product be applied over particle board furniture covered with veneer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Is it safe to put fresh meat on it, to prepare food on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Would this be the best sealer to use on doors and a table that I painted white with ECOS paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

I am putting in a western red cedar tongue and groove ceiling in our campervan: approximately 6' wide and 10'long. How much might I need (wondering if I should get smaller cans vs. The larger ones) and is this the best product to use for this application? It will encounter moisture from cooking (although we do have fans) Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

We are making a desk out of white oak and our daughters has a "clean" house and has requested any finishing products be free of toxins, etc. WIll this work and be free of harmful fumes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Is it safe to use on decorations inside a fish tank? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

What moisture level do you recommend the wood be at prior to staining? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

Can I use this on my cast stone fireplace The cast stone gets very hot closest to wood burning insert Is this product heat resistant if so to what temperature? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

I'm thinking of using this product to finish coat a canvas covered boat. The boat bottom will be submerged for up to 6 hours at a time... then taken out of the water... can this finish handle that kind of use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

We have a plain, flat black wooden headboard that we have had for 11 years. Most of the time it is fine but occasionally there is a faint musty odor coming from it. It has never been wet, we keep it clean, and would like to keep it. Is there a non glossy, clear coat we can apply (no VOCs) which will help seal the wood and eliminate the occasional odor? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 20

I'm looking for a waterproof and sealant for my kids' wooden play structure. It gets hit by sprinklers and is in full sun most of the day. Which product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Would this product be appropriate, as a first and/or only coat, to seal and protect new, raw white plaster walls (once they are fully dry)? If so, would this product darken the plaster, or dry completely clear? And if I want to tint this product, will the effect be different if the tinted coat is applied OVER an un-tinted coat? And finally, if I someday want to paint over this product with ordinary wall paint, will it require any special preparation? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this sealer be used on cups designed with vinyl? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this be sprayed on to popcorn ceilings? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Can I use on new linoleum floor to protect ? Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

We finished the hardwoods with this product 9 weeks ago and my skin is burning still. I use the product in 1990 on these floors and again in 2005 with no issues after a short time out of the house. Has the formula been changed? Also I can't live in the house. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

I want to make stainless steel shot glasses to go with a set is this safe to use for drinking out of the shot glasses? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

I want to clear seal pine tongue and groove paneling that will be used for our vaulted ceiling and some walls. Is this an appropriate product to use? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 28

We bought a matching desk and bookcase. The off gassing is terrible. Polyureseal BP seems like a great answer. But I have no way of knowing if the furniture is finished with an oil based or water based finish. Is there a way to determine which? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

expiration date? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

We want to seal the underside of a swimming pool top rail to prevent rusting. The top rail is metal. We want it to be non toxic. Do you have a product you can recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

How well does this product work with cork floors? How does it hold up with expanding and contracting floors? Any tips for application? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Would this be appropriate for outdoor play structure? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this be used on sealed brick floors, and is it water based or solvent based? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

What shade would this oil be on pine? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Can you use this on Alderwood unfinished bedroom furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

I am searching for products that can recoat an existing indoor concrete floor (20 yrs old) that has already been coated in different areas with and Epoxy coating, Ardex coating, and concrete sealer. We want to unify the floor with one product that can coat them all. I can't tell if this product will be able to do that. Technical information leads to a parent company that does not offer product technical support from what I can tell. Do you know if this product can do that? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

I applied this to some cedar but don't like how it changed the color. The amber tone is too dark. Could I apply a Rubio monocoat stain over it or do I need to sand it down first? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

Is this product FDA compliant? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

I sealed my house 2 years ago with the AFM Safe Coat Natural Penetrating Oil; now that most of that oil is weathered away, could I use this product & expect a longer lasting finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

This should be safe to use on exterior surface of a new wooden rabbit hutch? Non toxic to rabbits correct? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I need a water based matte polyurethane/sealer to keep my floors in tact from cat urine (I know gross, old sickly cat) I have some concrete self leveler applied to one area and osb wood in other spots. I'm looking for a job toxic water based solution that will hold up on floors. Also we are going to be doing hardwood floors and looking for a water based solution for that as well? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

I'm thinking of getting an Ikea wardrobe cabinet (Pax), but the sides of the shelves are exposed particle board. The inside of the sidewalls have peg holes for the adjustable shelves. These holes (approx. 1/4" round and deep) are also exposed particle board. Which AFM product would be best to use to seal these? In addition, if I decide to seal the whole cabinet (the Ikea description says it is made of fibreboard and paper foil) which AFM product would I use? Are AFM sealer products completely inert when dry? (i.e. absolutely no smell) View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

I have a wood piece of dining room furniture from South America that has really nasty odor when I open the doors. Smells toxic. Finish inside is yellow. I want to ensure is safe to store items inside. Not sure what product of yours to use since I do not know if finish on interior is oil- based or not? it's a pretty piece & have been using as decoration only but will need to sell if I can't also use for storage. Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

What's best to seal 3/4 plywood that got wet that's non toxic and will seal the subfloor before installing laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

We are using interior plywood as a temporary floor in our yurt. Do we need to seal both sides of the sheet? The interior plywood we will use as a temp floor sits on a platform of exterior plywood and will be covered with the interior plywood, do we need to seal the exterior plywood of the platform too? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

I am wondering if this can be used on children's furniture? I bought a small desk for my son which is covered in characters ( not painted on) I'm not sure if I should use this or another product View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use this over wallpaper to protect it from water and cleaners? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Does this product contain UV inhibitor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

is this safe to spray a wooden bridge over water with wildlife ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Hi- I've applied your oil wax finish to my bamboo end cut counter. Is it wise to reapply once a year? Do I use the same product?Thanks for your guidance.Kathy View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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