Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can it be used for bedroom furniture? Looking for something to Seal wood that is eco-friendly and odor free. Will apply on three-quarter inch maple veneer plywood. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

I used Rejuvenate on my floors but now I have polymer plastic layers that are dull and trap dirt. I am working to remove the plastic layers. After I finish this project and get the floors clean again, will your product do the same thing as Rejuvenate? Thanks, Judy View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 3

Is this product food safe to spray terracotta pots to display produce? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 4

I have put up paintable wallpaper in my kitchen. I painted it with a pearl metallic water based paint and didn't notice the cancer warning. Now I am wondering if I get your AFM Safecoat Polyureseal BP could I brush or roll a coat of this on to seal off the other paint and be able to wipe down any splatters with only 1 coat? I am worried that sanding would be difficult or impossible with the textured wall paper design to do more coats. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Does this seal in VOCs? My neighbor installed a fence that stinks to high heaven and I'm looking for something that will stop the smell and off-gassing of the cheap ugly fence :) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

can one mix two 2 stain colors to create a custom mix like "clear" and "charcoal?" View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Is the container plastic? Not very Earth friendly. Wish you packaged in metal cans. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

How does the product do in sealing color pigments? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Hello, I'm inquiring if the AFM safecoat Acriglaze gallon is offered in bulk? It seems purchasing more than 1 increases the taxes and shipping to an extraordinary large price. Thanks View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

Hi, I'm looking to use a sealer on our newly bought outdoor patio table which is made from a lightweight polyresin blend with a concrete powder (according to the manufacturer). Which product would you recommend? The manufacturer claims it already has pretty good protection however oils could in some cases cause stains. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

We have a 50 year old salad bowl (no glue..hewn from a single piece of wood) that has a hairline crack in the bottom that is enough to have a small amount of oil leak through. Would any of your products solve our problem? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

I have a 20' shipping container with a wood floor that I'm told was treated with a pesticide. I'm turning it into a workshop space. Can your product seal the floor so there is no risk from the pesticide treatment? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Just bought brand new kiln dried cedar rockers and want to seal them so they don't grey in color. Was recommended to use water based sealant? Will this protect well enough? It is on a covered porch facing East! Very well shaded. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this the right product for old wooden wagon wheels used outside? We are in Wisconsin. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

I discovered oak floors in my kitchen after pulling up layers of vinyl flooring. I want to sand the floor and protect with a non-toxic product that will stand up to a kitchen, My concern is to protect a floor susceptible to water food splashes etc. I can't leave the home and am sensitive to toxic fumes. What product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this be applied over wood that has been treated with boiled linseed oil? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

If I want to put it over vinyl on a plastic kids plate is it food safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

My attic has been insulated with Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) and coated with 14 mils of a thermal barrier. Air testing has confirmed that VOCs are within normal limits, but there is a strong odor. Can HardSeal be installed over spray foam? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

hi! I'm wanting to seal our butcher block countertops, and i was curious to know if this leaves any sort of oily or tacky film once dried? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

Would like to use Vermont Coatings Penetrating Waterproofer on a new deck. Can I use paint rollers to cover versus brushes/sprayers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Does this or your other products work on wood countertops? I have reclaimed hickory countertops that will need to be resealed. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Is this safe for painting a baby crib? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Is this product safe to use over a brook? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

I was wanting to use this to encapsulate oil based stain, but read it is not too be used on oil based product. Is there another product like this that will work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

How long before this could cure as Zero VOC? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

Has anyone used this in a horse barn for stall fronts and interior walls? Looking for a low voc, non toxic stain/sealant for horse stalls. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Is this safe for toys and what is the drying time? Does it change the color of the wood or keep it natural? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Is this the best product to prevent cracking on Bamboo poles? I purchased Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Waterproofer and applied to Bamboo poles. I sealed outside and inside of Bamboo poles. but it did not prevent cracking after I put water inside the Bamboo pole. Thus, I'm looking for a product:1) Strong waterproof sealing that prevents Bamboo poles to absorb water.2) Prevents cracking on Bamboo poles. I would be appreciated if you give me the answer. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Can I use this product to seal acrylic painted wooden toy blocks? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Hi. My contractor used Great Stuff Gap and Cracks spray foam to seal cracks throughout our under-construction home. Due to asthma, allergies, and general sensitivity to chemicals and smells, I had specifically requested no high VOC materials, poly-isocyanates, polyurethane, etc. -- all of which are in this product. They used the foam where the subfloor meets the wall, around plumbing penetrations, and around electrical boxes. Removing the spray foam is dangerous and maybe impossible. Can I seal the foam to prevent a lifetime of off-gassing? Would Hard Seal work for that purpose? Or is there some other approach? Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

Hi! Looking for a low voc glaze to be used close to, but not in, a shower. Would this be suitable? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 32

Can you put this over stained wood surfaces? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

What sealer do you recommend for shop projects? I primarily just need something that will keep my workbench easy to clean. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Hi I have been searching for this product as a safe option for my vegetable planter boxes. Will you please ship to NZ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

I have several samples of Marmoleum Cocoa that I like very much but would prefer a much higher gloss sheen. Can this (or Forbo commercial gloss finish) be applied to new Marmoleum for the specific purpose of achieving a higher gloss? I understand that topshield2 does not require additional finish for surface protection. I am simply looking to achieve higher gloss on the Marmoleum Cocoa (without compromising it's durability). If not this product, what could be used to gloss up satin Marmoleum. Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

how about to seal grout on tiles for kitchen countertops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

What is a green substitute for Superior Pearl EHC Knife Grade (Epoxy for sealing seams for countertop installation)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

I am removing old vinyl tile flooring from the 1980's that was glued down with a black adhesive that has an incredibly strong chemical odor. It doesn't contain asbestos, we had it tested. The subfloor is plywood. The smell is definitely coming from the adhesive because there is no smell at all until the flooring comes up. Can we apply the Hard Seal over the adhesive that's stuck to the subfloor to encapsulate the chemical off-gassing before installing the new wood floor? The last thing I want is for some horrible chemical reaction between this product and the adhesive. (Unfortunately we do have to remove the vinyl flooring rather than lay the new wood flooring over it because it's so uneven.) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Can you apply this and then paint on top of it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

If I was to use this to seal a acrylic painted rock structure with constant water flow. Would it hold its seal and cause no harm to my snake? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

is this a good choice and safe for raised veggie garden untreated red cedar wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Will this sealer prevent scratching of a painted metal surface and is it good safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this be used over your penetrating concrete sealer, and if so, how long do we wait after applying the sealer? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 44

I have a floor with Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, smoke color with some fading due to sun exposure. How would this be remediated? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

I have a fiberglass tub that had many holes so I paint it with a pool paint but it wears down after a while,will your product adhere to and seal the tub? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

What should I use to seal pressure treated wood (outside) so the chemicals are sealed in? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

Is this what we need to use to give a crib that smooth finish? Or is there another product we need to use to seal and finish the crib? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

I have furniture grade plywood with a veneer on the front and back with only the plywood exposed around the edges. Should I only seal the edges of the veneer as well? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Is it safe on kitchen table and cutting boards use for food? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

can I use exterior paint over permabond on window trim? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

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