Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

What regular maintenance is required to keep the finish looking good? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 2

Is it safe for edible vine plants? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Would this be safe for finishing a dining table? I'm not just looking for a sealer but also for stain. Do you have a recommendation if this isn't the best product? Thanks so much. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

I'm looking for a finish to put on qtr/sawn white oak that will not change the color in any way. Can this be done with Rubio Monocoat..? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

I am refinishing a 20 year old cherrywood table. I have stripped the poly finish off and want to use the clear oil, but the oil brings out too much of the red tones. Do you have a bleach recommendation? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Using on smooth planter box I made of a particle board. It is very heavy in weight. Can I send photo of wood edge? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

We just painted our home. Can We use this product to seal in VOCS/limit off gassing? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

Need outdoor stain for front steps and porch. Wood is brand new, fir and pine. Will these two wood types absorb the stain similarly? (fir for stairs, pine for porch; like the Sutton Grey color). How many years does the stain last? When it's time to reapply, can we apply the stain over the existing Rubio Monocoat, or do we have to sand off to reapply? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 9

Can this product be used on posts and handrails for stairs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

I realize the RMC Oil Plus 2C need to be used within 4-6 hours, once mixed. I need to know if I open a can of Accelerator (part B) , and only need part of it, can I store it for another time? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

I purchased a dishwasher I was told had the bitumen noise buffer encapsulated. However, it is open and had a smell. Will this work? Is it safe to use on the exterior of an appliance? Bitume is like a rubber looking asphalt material. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Will this AFM SafeCoat Polyureseal BP *prevent yellowing* if applied to new, sanded Hoop Pine Plywood (similar to Baltic Birch Plywood) over time? I want to preserve the light, natural color of the wood, so prefer not to use any stain. And will it be successful in repelling moisture, or is there another product to finish/seal with? I plan to install the plywood on the walls and ceiling of my tiny house. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

The product sheet says this will cure over a 2 week period. This means you can't walk on your floors for 2 weeks? I was considering refinishing my stairs, but don't have another staircase to use while this cures. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Is it safe to put fresh meat on it, to prepare food on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

I want to seal plywood and/or mdf to prevent off-gassing, but also want a hard/durable finish on the inside of drawers. Does it work to use AFM Safe Seal, then follow that with Acrylac? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this product be cut with mineral spirits? I want to get a really smooth finish and have read about people cutting traditional polyurethane with mineral spirits to have more time to work with it on the surface. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Should I use Safecoat Safe Seal or Safecoat Hard Seal to stop off-gassing from the inside of my kitchen and bathroom cabinets and under sinks built with plywood? Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Will this seal plywood from off gassing? I'm doing a van conversion and my plywood subfloor is still off gassing . View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Would this product be appropriate for re-staining a 150-year-old oak exterior door that is mostly protected from direct sun exposure and elements in New England? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

Is this sticky? I read many reviews that this leaves your particle board very sticky. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

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 22

Is it bathtub safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Can I mix this with rubio monocoat quick wood filler? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

I used polyureseal bp to seal a storage container floor a couple of years ago and now want to paint the floor with garage floor paint? Can I paint over it or do I need to apply a sealant? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

We built some storage shelving to use in the garage and for 3 weeks we tore the garage apart looking for the source of the odd fishy/dead smell. It appears to be coming from the particle board shelving on the new racks. Which of the Safe Seal products will seal it best? 1/4" thick, smooth on one side, rough on the other. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

I am sanding and cleaning a 7 year old cedar porch I want the look of wet cedar with a product that keeps graying to a minimum ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

We are making a desk out of white oak and our daughters has a "clean" house and has requested any finishing products be free of toxins, etc. WIll this work and be free of harmful fumes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

Hi- I usually buy only non toxic furniture but recently bought a small table made of mdf and veneer. I do chemical sensitivities so I can't do off gassing. What product in specific can I use to seal in the voc's such as formaldehyde? One table I bought is white and the other is a mirrored glass table bottom (that probably has wood on the inside). I deal with chronic illness so the air quality is of utmost importance. Please let me know! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

I have original wood floors with an oil base finish. I had a floor furnace taken out and am wondering if this finish will at least somewhat blend with the new wood being placed? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

I want to seal the wood on my kids outdoor picnic table. Which wood sealer would be safest and hold up against weather? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

Can bioshield be used on wood window frames? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

I am trying to prevent off gassing in a box truck with a wooden floor. The truck was used as an automotive service vehicle, so oil spillage and potentially other automotive chemicals spilled on the wooden floor of the box. Will this product be sufficient to protect me if I treat the floors with it? I would be inside for hours at a time (I'm a technician and this truck would be my mobile workshop). View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

I have marmoleum click tiles with slight surface scratches. Can this be used to buff them out? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

I'm in the process of putting down Varathane Floor Finish (oil-based polyurethane). I have two coats on OSB (I'm using DriCore as basement flooring). Unfortunately, I was unaware of just how toxic polyurethane is and am concerned about the potential long duration of off-gassing. I'm looking for an encapsulating sealer to contain the VOCs and the off-gassing. Will the SafeCoat Soft or Hard Sealer work for this? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 35

Is this safe to use on a indoor/outdoor play gym made from birch plywood. This is the sealer they recommended but I don't see anything about this being safe for kids to be playing around on or whether it can be used on something that will be inside the house half the year (winter months) and outside half the year (summer months). Also how long would it be usable after opening. As in if I plan or reapplying every so often can I buy in bulk and save leftovers for a prolonged period? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

I don't see a clear option. I see in the Q&A a comment about "pure" but don't see it offered. This is for exterior redwood siding that is old (50 years) but still a natural wood color. ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Can I put this on new laminate flooring to cover the heavy odor smell of cat urine from the subflooring that I forgot about underneath after I pulled the carpets out and laid the laminate flooring down? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Can I use it to keep rust from staining my porcelain sinks? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Can this be used on pergo floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

What finishes are available for this product? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 41

is AFM SafeCoat Safe Seal a clear application, and dries clear? I want to keep the dove white color on my cabinet panel intact. Is this an acrylic too? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Do you have a color sample that shows your stain on pine. Wood rather than oak? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, DuroStain Pro

Question 43

is there a way to prevent streaking on my residential flooring? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

Does this product contain formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP

Question 45

We are building an outdoor table with ipe and mahogany. Would this oil be ideal to protect from discoloration? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

Is this also safe for a teak butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

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 48

I have a cedar outdoor shower and live outside Buffalo NY( 5B ) is this product if applied properly with light sand View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer

Question 49

I am making a solid back to a parakeet cage. I am covering a piece of wood in fabric. What do you recommend for attaching the fabric to the wood and sealing the fabric? Birds are very sensitive to chemicals/smells so I was interested in your products . Thanks ! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

I notice streaks where the seams come together on my newly installed flooring - perhaps glue residue? What should I do to remove the streaks? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

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