Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

What is the process of re-treating the deck in approximately 4-6 years after applying Deck Revive the first time? Do you simply add another coat of Deck Revive or does the old need to be removed first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Is this product heat resistant? Can hot pots and pans be placed on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Can it be used on safely on butcher block? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

Does the caspian clear stain impart any color or is it truly clear? I want to seal a piece of red oak but I don't want it to become super red/warm colored. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this safe to use on the inside of a garden box? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Does this prevent greying? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Hello! I am looking to seal a raw wood step stool that my kids will be using in the bathroom and am looking for a safe product since they will be stepping on/standing on/touching it many times per day. Would this product, AFM SafeCoat, Acrylacq, be the best option for this? Thank you in advance for your feedback! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

I am hoping to use the Rubio oil plus 2C on a birch butcher block countertop (for a home office work space, not for kitchen food prep). The unfinished birch is very light, and I would like to end up with a warm honey color. Any thoughts on what would work best? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

I have a teak veneered dining table that has a fresh coat of teak oil on it. The directions on the can say that I can finish over it after 72 hours drying time. Can I use your product or should I stick to an oil based urethane? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

IS THE ACRYLACQ GOOD FOR BATHROOM & KITCHEN COUNTER TOPS? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Can this be used over MDF furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Is your product recommended for a butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Can/Should your product, AFM Safecoat Hard Seal, be used to seal in off gassing formaldehyde on new hardwood furniture? I purchased a writing desk online. The box said the desk was manufactured in Vietnam. The wooden desk wreaks of VOC fumes! Thank you for your reply. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Hi There! I'm looking for a no/low VOC (preferably) water based product that has UV protection for wood that I color with aniline dye. I'm not sure if this product has UV resistant components in it's formula. If not, can you recommend a product that dries clear or transparent to let the color pop through? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

I have raw wood paneling in my kitchen and know there will be food, water, and grease splashes. I want to protect the wood and keep a clean home. The paneling is floor to ceiling including behind the sink and stove. There are areas, of course, that will not receive as much splash but I feel like it would be good to protect the whole space with the same product, yeah? I think I still want the wood to be able to breathe since it is 200 sq ft of the home. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

I just received a stone top outdoor dining table that needs to be sealed. Would this product work well for that purpose? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Will this darken concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Does the wood need to be sanded before applying? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Building new wood boat would this work on the inside? What would happen if submerged for awhile? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

I scrubbed some sap off my flooring with an abrasive sponge and discolored patches of it. What can I do to match the color again? Or will this finish be able to even out the tone? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 21

Hello! I need to treat a play set made with pressure treated wood. What stain would be best for this for exterior use? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

I have cedar railings on my deck. About 8 years ago (when my contractor was dying) he sent a workman to put a sealant on the railings. It looked great for about a month and then grew black mold. If I sand the railings lightly, will your penetrating water proofer / sealer do the job without growing another crop of black mold? Or do I need a fungicidal wash to start? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

I already used Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain for my son's sandbox but see Dynoseal is recommended for "raised garden beds" up to the soil line so now I want to use Dynoseal... Can I apply Dynoseal OVER the Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain that I've already applied? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

Would this product be suitable to seal/cover your clay paints? Would these two be safe to use together for children's toys? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Can it be used on an exotic hardwood like Ipe? And does it offer UV protection? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Would this be your best option for refinishing a child's wooden desk? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Should SafeCoat Safe Seal or SafeCoat Hard Seal be used on painted MDF to stop off-gassing? The paint that was used is matte, very low sheen, Thank you for your time. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 28

Which of your wood sealants or finishes best prevents black mold? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

I am looking for a product I can use to seal vinyl onto granite cutting, pastry and cheese boards - would this particular item work on a granite surface? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Can I use this for interior? The casement window I want to finish is both interior and exterior when opened. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

How much would I need for two twin beds? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Looking for a glaze/seal for natural air dry clay pieces that would be safe to eat from- like cereal, soup, etc. do you have a product that may work for that? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

I just bought a piece of furniture that smells like it has recently been spray painted. I want to coat it with something good-safe so that it not only seals in the VOCs but also maintains durability as I plan to use it in my dining room. What product would you recommend for painted wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

how is AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish applied to hardwood floors? Please provide details. Is buffing necessary? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

Hello, I had a wood craftsman carport built. I want to keep the wood natural color. I need to seal the wood. Would your product be suitable for sealing the wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

We have a patio chair made in Vietnam of Acacia wood. The assembled chair has a toxic odor. Would you recommend one of your safecoat products? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

I used this on my earthen floors and did not buff. It seems to get sticky when it is hot and humid out. Do I need to buff it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Can you pour this product on a countertop like a self-leveling how thick Can you pour each coat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

What's the best product to use to finish an outdoor table (made of acacia wood) for durability and non toxic purposes (kids will be eating on this table)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

I stained my raw stairs 4 days ago with oil based Min Wax which still smells, but did not stain dark enough gray. It is either pine or white oak, not sure. Can I use Rubio Oil Plus 2 C over it? I am chem sensitive, so it was a bad decision, but I had no idea organic products existed. Any solutions? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

How is Herbal Oil #2 different from plain old linseed oil, which is what I have used for preserving garden tool handles? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

I have scuffs on my sealed concrete floor. I don't know what type of sealer was used. Will this product take out the scuffs with buffing no matter what? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Is this appropriate for sealing kitchen linoleum? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Can this be used on bare MDF boards for my dollhouse and does the MDF need to be primed first before applying this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

My miniature dollhouse is made of MDF boards, can this be used to seal it (to help protect against moisture) BEFORE wallpapering with glue, wallpaper paste or self stick contact paper? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

My miniature 1/12 scale dollhouse is made out of unfinished MDF. Can I use this to seal it and protect the MDF from humidity? And would the MDF need to be primed before applying this product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

is there a clear exterior sealer/stain finish? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 48

My community garden in Bellows Falls, VT, is looking for a soil- and food-safe product to seal fencing near the ground and below the ground. Is this product (Hard Oil #9) appropriate? Can it be mixed with Pine tar for treating non pressure treated wood below ground? Also, how long might the protection last on pine boards? Thank you for your help. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

I'm building a reptile terrarium out of plywood and have applied rustoleum chalked paint to it but just realized that there could be dangerous off gassing from the plywood. Could I use hardseal? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Can this product be used on plywood for a DIY chicken coop? I live in WY so temperature and the elements are a constant battle. I need something to protect the chicks and their housing. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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