Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Making baby blocks from old growth spruce. Will this be safe for use and allow the wood beauty to show through? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

How long does a solid coat last outdoors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

What is the safest stain to use on a wooden water bowl stand for pets? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Can this product be used on the inside of a wood raised bed garden? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Hello , do you have anything to seal wood stain (non toxic )? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Would this work to seal a ceramic plate ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

How many coats would be recommended on a sanded oak floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

What kind of crack or knot hole filler should I use before applying this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Can polyurethane be applied over this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can I stain my floor first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

I am painting a cutting board for a chef who wants to use it daily. Would this be good to use as a sealer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 12

Found your company on the internet, got a bunk bed delivered about a week ago with a strong chemical smell. I researched it and the smell seems to be coming from the unfinished bed slats. They appear to be plywood and since the bed was made in Vietnam, I'm concerned they didn't have a standard regarding formaldehyde. I can't return the bed - all sales final. Do you think I could use one of your sealers to seal it? What product would you suggest and what quantity would I need? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 13

Does this seal the plywood and prevent water getting into the wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Can your product be used over styrene insulation? Or should I put a 1/4-in plywood over it and then seal the plywood? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 15

I have a table tennis table. I think the table top is made of MDF board. I would like to seal the bottom side of the table-top to reduce off-gas. However, the bottom side is painted with some low-quality paint already. Can I still use safe-seal? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 16

I have OSB walls in a small room that have already been painted with interior latex paint. But the OSB odor comes through strongly. Can I coat over the paint to block out the odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

I was wondering if you could ask AFM about whether Safeseal on plywood sheathing would stop water vapor from being able to pass from the inside of the house to the outside. I'm wondering if I am going to cause walls not to be able to dry to the outside because of this product. In a nutshell, does Safeseal affect the permeability of the plywood to allow water vapor to pass through? <BR>I'm reasoning if it stops off gassing of formaldehyde (gas) that it will also stop water vapor (gas) also. Is my reasoning faulty? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 18

I have particle board in upstairs halls I want to smooth the surface can have a little texture. Would this be safe to use under chalk paint or kilz paint. Must be nontoxic and animal safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Can I use Biotech Aqua Resin floor finish, clear on pine floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

I applied rubio oil a year ago and would like to seal it a bit more so that I don't see footprints right after cleaning. Can you apply this over rubio monocoat? and second, will this give a finish like a polyurethane and not look like raw wood (like rubio)? thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Can I add some kind of tint to the floor milk to cool down the color of my cork tile floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Can you use it on real wood floors? Original floors in old house View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this product be used after sanding and then staining with an oil based stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Hi, I am looking for something to seal cork lids that will go onto ceramic cups for Togo ware - is your product good for this? Food safe? Water safe? Looking to seal the corks so they won't mold. Thank you View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Our cabinets have faded due to light and no longer match the new cabinets just installed with bioshield #9. How do I refinish the older cabinets? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Can Bioshield Hard Oil be used on USFloors oil finished products? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Says it's nontoxic. Does that mean I can use it on cutting boards? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

Anyone ever used it on terracotta? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 29

I'm looking for a product that will offer some protection for an outdoor teak table and chairs from the elements but will also allow the teak to gray naturally. Is this the right product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

I have some worn wood flooring in my condo that I want to refinish in a safe way. I was wondering which products you recommend would be the simplest and safest to use. I was looking at the BioShield Hard Oil and AFM Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil because it says they are food grade, so I thought they would be good for flooring if you expect to be walking barefoot. However, I am not sure if they require long drying times and mechanical burnishing or sanding. Is here anything that can be applied that does not require burnishing? I would like to try to do the job myself. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 31

Hi. Can I use this product on finished hardwood floor to seal small holes or maybe You have something else for that? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Could this be used safely on a kitchen table? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

What is the cure time for this product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

I just bought a butcher block countertop and want a non toxic sealant but want to keep the natural wood look. I read most oils do change the color darker or with a yellow tint. Do you have any products that will keep the natural color of the wood? Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

What do I use to seal or protect outdoor wooden furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

is it good for a pressure treated exterior deck and how long does first coat last? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

I just painted an abstract wall and thought I should protect it. Is this the product I should use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Can I put this on my painted drywall walls to make it washable, without it changing the walls color? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

I want to paint my wall a faux marble, will this work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Can I used this product on ceramic tiles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Hii I want to know if I can mixed with water and start mopping.? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Can this be used on laminate kitchen counters? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

do you have to buff this product when applying it to a cork floor? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 44

Is bioshield #39 sustainably sourced? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Can I use this on vinyl floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Do I need an oil on my unfinished cork floors before this? If so which is Recommend View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

Does the tint of the stain make the wood look painted? I have weathered cedar pickets--some are very grey. About 25 years ago, when I applied boiled linseed oil to aged-grey pickets, it brought out the natural grains without a painted look. However, I am opposed to using a toxic product. I am trying to figure out if I should use the PolyWhey in a brownish color or the waterproofer; the challenge is I don't want a painted look, but I also want to revive the aged-grey pickets and restore some natural color. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

How often do I have to reapply this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

What would you recommend to seal cedar wood on a child's outdoor playhouse? I want to keep the natural color of the cedar. A couple spots have faded sitting outside for a couple months, not sure if we should use a clear or a color that would match the cedar (if available). View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 50

Does it flake off over time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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