Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Is there any cleaners that should NOT be used on Polyureseal BP Matte, when mopping? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 2

How often to you have to reapply AFM Safecoat clear penetrating oil? And do you have to re sand every time you reapply? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

I have trim that is stained with minwax oil based stain and we were in a hurry and installed it without finish, can this go over that? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

I am looking for a safe sealer for my concrete kitchen countertop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Could this be used to seal a candle vessel made from concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Does this provide any protection from the beating sun? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Once a can of AFM Safecoat Polyureseal BP is opened, how long may I store it for future use? What can I do to maximize its shelf life? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Is this paint safe for bird cages? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Hi have a cupboard and some walls that have started to smell musty and mouldy after a sand and a fresh coat of paint. Any ideas on how to seal in the smell? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Where is this made? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

We have two wine barrel end tables we would like to keep the color but preserve the wood. We use them outside but store they for fall/winter. What would be the best product to use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

What is the best product to seal plastic casings of electronics to prevent off gassing of flame retardants inherent in these products? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Is this a good product to seal a butcher block countertop in my kitchen? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Hi. I read one of these answers wrong I think. I'm working on a butcher block countertop. I was planning on using this product. I already have now. But now I've decided I need to stain the countertop. Is it possible to use Rubio Monocoat 2C Oil stain on the wood and apply this on top for extra protection? TIA for your help. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 15

How often should I use the floor milk? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

Currently painting our interior hardwoods floors with porch and patio paint. The color is a cream/light grey color. We applied one coat of satin, water based polyurethane sealant and the floors turned yellow. Applied with roller as it is too large of an area to apply with brush. Tried to not apply too thick. Will your sealant NOT turn the floors yellow?? And can it be applied with a roller?? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

I'm looking for a non-toxic, outdoor, clear sealant for a wooden bird house I am painting. I need something that won't make birds sick if they chew on it. Is this product good to use or do you recommend something else? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this be used to seal a plywood countertop? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Flooring that has been waxed and buffed with floor wax ,tung and grooved, no poly....is this good.for sealing it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

I have a nursery dresser I purchased that after a month still seems to off gassing. It only smells when I open the dresser drawers. The drawers are a plywood and the inside of the dresser itself is painted. Which one of your products do you recommend to seal the drawers and the inside of the dresser? The dresser finish is a matte or a satin white. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Does it get rid of termites? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Hello,I was just curious if this was waterproof.Thinking about building an wood enclosure for a snake I have an didn't want the wood to get damaged due to humidity,etc? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

I am building a small kit home on Helical piles in MO. There will be 2 inch pine tongue and groove flooring directly over the joists with no vapour barrier or insulation. The joists and skids are rough sawn hemlock. Would the Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer be a good product to coat the underside of the 2" flooring, the joists, and the skids with? The skids will only contact the brackets of the helical piles and not come in contact with the ground at all. There should be air flow and limited if any sun exposure. I am concerned with preventing moisture buildup, mold, etc.... and not having to reapply a product later on because that would be extremely difficult to access. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

Do I need to use a sealer after applying this stain? it's for a desk View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

If the stain isn't the right color, can I mix it with a different color stain (same brand and kind) before applying to the wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

How big is the sample size? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

Will a paint roller be a good applicator for this product? I want to seal my LVP floor in a new home upstairs to block off the off gassing and chemical smells. Also is there a clear or Matte finish or gloss is the only Sheen with the Hard Seal? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this product be used on LVP floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Can it be used over polyurea flooring? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 30

can you use on balau outdoor furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

I have a raw pine, plank countertop being made. Can I use this product to seal the wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Can I use this on contact paper on the counter top? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

Is this similar to Kreidezeit hard oil? I'm considering using it on a Japanese soaking tub I just made out of yellow Alaskan cedar. View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago

Question 34

Do I need to sand between gloss coats? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Will it work on traditional wooden arrows? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Hello- I am finishing a couple walls with Durastain Pro (Iron Wood) Stain. I have a leftover gallon of SafeCoat Hardseal in Gloss that I want to use as the initial coat over the stain and then add a top coat of Acrylacq in Satin or Gloss. Is there any concerns or issues with this? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago

Question 37

Am I able to paint over top of this coat with water based white paint? How many coats of this do I need to apply? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

I want to put couple coats on the luxury vinyl plank to seal the fire retardants and chemicals in the flooring. Will this product seal the chemicals that is in the vinyl flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 39

Would this be a good product to do initial oiling and conditioning of a RAW maple butcher block countertop that we will be cutting and eating from? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Which color stain would be give popular doors a dark cherry color, please? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I want to white wash my new pine floors with a diluted white water based paint, could I use AFM's safecoat, naturals oil based wax finish? I have used this product before on Bare wood and was pleased with the results.Would it help if I used a flat diluted oil paint underneath? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Will this help deter carpenter bees and other wood boring insects if applied to exterior wooden beams? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Hi. Would you recommend this for sealing sanded concrete floors in a finished basement, if not this product do you have anything else you'd recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

I would like to find a good low odor sealer for natural wicker fishing creels. Would this be a good fit?WMD View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

When refinishing a Pine floor that was originally treated with Safe coat 3 years ago. Does the floor need to be sanded ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

I need some to remove old patchy and peeling oil based paint before I use this ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Is it necessary to sand between coats and if so with what grit? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

We have a limestone flagstone floor. We wish to make more easy to clean. The spec sheet says #9 Hard Oil can be used on stone. The application instructions do not reference stone. Is Hard Oil okay for stone? More information appreciated, thanks, View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

I need to stain a bridge over my Koi pond. Is this safe around fish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

How often do you have to reapply? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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