Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Is this product suitable for going over plywood interiors of kitchen cabinets that are musty, old-smelling during high humidity? Would it help neutralize the odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Hello - I have moved into a man apartment with vinyl tiles and there is a heavy vinyl odour in two rooms. The tiles are very old and I see evidence of mold coming up through the seams in a few places. It's a rental and have no hope of the landlord checking the subflooring or replacing the tiles. Would this product work to seal the vinyl and also seal the seams? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Can this be used as sealant for granite contact paper on countertops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Is forbo floor finish good for floors that are not finished or have a soap finish? Thank you View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

Would this work on a rabbit hutch made of Cypress Fir that is already lightly painted? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

I am hoping to find a cleaner that can be bought locally or made/ mixed by hand (like a vinegar/castille solution). Is there anything that could be purchased at a big box store or Ace Hardware that could be used on these floors? Thank you! Just wanting to reduce environmental impact! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

Hi! I have gunstock oak in my new home. Sadly, it's stained different colors in different rooms. It has a natural golden finish in one room and a ore finished reddish stain in another. I want to have all of it sanded and stained a dark chocolate brown. I like brown that has more pink or chocolate undertones. I do not like grey browns or green browns. What would you suggest? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

I have a new oak floor with an aluminum oxide finish and it's a matte finish that xxxx up dirt. Can I apply AFM Safecoat Polyureseal BP Satin finish on this surface without sanding? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

I put down laminate flooring down. When it gets wet it swells up. What can I use to seal it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can I use the Rubio Monocoat on my live edge kitchen counters? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Will this product darken wood? I do projects with old wood, and I want to keep their natural color, while making them stronger and glossy View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Would this be the ideal product to use to block out any off-gassing from fresh drywall/sheetrock? Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Is there any epoxy that would be safe to use in a wooden drinking mug? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Will this product yellow over time if exposed to warm temperatures and UVB lights? Looking for a product to use seal an enclosure for a Bearded Dragon and I need it to be non-toxic and non yellowing. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 15

Is this product suitable to use in a vegetable raised bed made of Douglas fir? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

If I put this on white paint will it yellow? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

I would like to put a shiny finish on top of a table that has been treated with BioShield Herbal Oil. What can I use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

I've been applying Acrylacq to the interior of some wood drawers. On my last few, I applied one coat and then ran out of the Acrylacq product. Can I simply resume applying once I order a new supply, or do I need to do anything to re-prep (e.g., sanding, etc) in order to get started again? The Acrylacq instructions say to apply new coats in 4-8 hours, so I'm wondering if waiting longer causes any issues? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

What is the difference between Polyureseal BP and Acrylacq? Are there any uses for one that the other cannot handle? How do you decide between the two? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this product be applied after application of AFM SafeCoat, Concrete Floor Paint? And if so, how soon after the floor paint can we apply the polyureseal? And do we need to sand the painted concrete first? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 21

I have a black painted hutch. I Would like to sand and touch it up with a non VOc paint. Then I'd like to seal it. It is in kitchen where we make our coffee. Which products do I need.? Thanks, Margaret View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 22

Would this protect homemade fishing lures made of abs plastic with a fish scale texture and painted with acrylic paints? I need a thick outer shell that will be waterproof and hold up to rocks and fish strikes. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

This product says that it does not give off odors and is safe from voc but it does not say if it traps the harmful fumes and gases that come from wood or other products. Does it stop it from seeping out of wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Can this be used on tin ceiling tiles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

What is the material used for the bottom of IKEA dresser drawers? It is almost paperlike with a very spongy porous bottom. Will this work for that? They lined the top with white liner. I put safeseal on the bottom sides and it absorbed it right up. Now it's a darker color. The dresser itself is pure pine so I didn't' think there would be smell. But there is a very sawdusty smell with the dresser in the room and it increases when opening the drawers so I suspect it is from the drawer bottoms. There is still smell. Will additional coats help? Or will it just ruin the papery material? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

What do you recommend to seal and give a low gloss sheen for luxury vinyl plank flooring? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

What is the safest sealer for clay pots? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

How many milliliter are in a sample of Rubio monocoat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

What's the best sealant for sauna interior? (Considering there is no specific product for that). View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

I have brand new oak butcher block style countertops from IKEA. We wanted to keep them as natural as possible and so we put 3 layers of mineral oil, and a 2 layers of a mineral oil/beeswax finish. As soon as a moist dishtowel rested on the countertop, the grain swelled up and was rough. We need to put something else on that's more durable after all. Will this Naturals Oil Wax Finish be ok to apply on top of these other natural oils/wax? Sure seems like there's plenty more penetration capacity based on how NON-water resistant the counters seem to be still. Oh and our sink is set into the countertop (lots of potential water exposure) and cooking will take place on them, but no chopping directly on them. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Can this be used directly over a drywall skimcoat tinted gray to give a faux concrete look? Just trying to seal it the drywall mud and leave it. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

What is the proper care for marmoleum floor? Can I use regular floor cleaners? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

I'm hoping to use this on a 20x8 pine board floor. What amounts do you recommend and would you recommend I rent a floor buffer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

If I stain a butcher block countertop with Rubio Monocoat, can I use this Herbal Oil for routine oiling as needed when the wood gets dry? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Can you seal clay pots painted with acrylic paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can it be tinted? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Can the Safecoat Polyureseal be used as a top coat over Safecoat eggshell paint (painted on wood furniture)? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 38

I just sanded my kitchen stone countertops. What clear coat should I use to protect them? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

I am redoing a solid oak table and I am wanting to stain it green, what should I use to seal it once stained, good safe and easily cleaned? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 40

Can this be used on new concrete? I'm looking for the best finish for an indoor concrete floor. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

I want to use BioShield in the ebony color on maple butcher block. I do not cut on this butcher block, but I roll out cookies, etc. Is the product food grade? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Would the DuroGrit work on thermally modified wood? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

I would like to seal my chalkboard wall so that I can use chalkboard markers and they will easily wipe off. Can this be used for this purpose? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

Would Hard Coat be the correct product to use on stained T1-11 to seal against formaldehyde for interior installation (family room)?? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Does it work to cover urine odors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Can I use this on an old wood floor in my bathroom? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

I have installed pressure treated wood as the beams beneath my kitchen. The beams are at least 24 inches above the ground and have been treated with afm safe coat safe seal or hard seal I'm not sure which. But I had an allergic reaction to the wood chips that got on my sweater and am considering replacing the wood with pine. Would this product be correct for that? The house is in florida and is subject to termite infestation. Please advise. Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

My wife and I are painting our wood kitchen cabinets with latex 'chalked' paint. Will this work on our cabinets? I am very sensitive to chemical odors. Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Can I find this in Waco Texas? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Will this product crack if applied to a flexing surface? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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