Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

We're finishing our cedar counters with tung oil, but want something to add a little more protection from scratches and scrapes. What product would you suggest? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Hello, I bought a secondhand crib that needs a bit of a stain touch up. It's all around where the baby might chew on the headboard. Is your stain safe if it baby were to chew on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Is this what I would use to seal off gassing from furniture made with mdf or particle board? Can it be painted over laminate furniture or would I only cover the exposed mdf? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Could I use this product over a 600 grit sanded plastic polymer coating? They are epoxy hearthstones that will be placed below fireplaces. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this an oil based stain or water base? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Would this be appropriate for use on a heartwood pine fireplace mantel? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Can this be used on a fire brick hearth. it would go into the firebox as well as in front of the heat exhaust of the Buck Stove insert? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

I have a wooden table that I use outside on my balcony. I recently painted it with a relatively thick coat of acrylic paint and covered it with Rustoleum Triple Thick Gloss, then realized that is not really safe for a table. Would this work well to go over that top coat on a table that lives outside to protect from weather and be safe enough to eat off of (using plates, of course)? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Could I use this on engineered hardwood flooring? It is already finished and sanding is not recommended. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

I appreciate your answer, but I needed to be more specific. Is it washable after being applied to a painted wall? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

I'm looking for a permanent clear coating for painted walls inside a house. Will this work? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Does Rubio Monocoat, DuroGrit, Exterior Stain and Sealer have any animal or animal bi-products? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 13

Will this work for newly built horse stalls? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

How good is this product for laminate flooring ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Can I use this to seal an old linoleum countertop? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

Is this stain fire resistant? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 17

Can I use this product on ceramic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Can the glaze stand salt water without wearing out? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

I'm wanting to paint the inside of my snakes water dish. So it will constantly be submitted in water, and exposed to the UV lighting in the enclosure. Would this be a suitable product for that? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this product be used over a new lacquer finished dining table? Will is stick to the lacquer? Will it be cloudy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Can this product provide a similar finish to epoxy? I like the idea/look of painted laminate countertops finished with epoxy but without the fumes and with an easier application. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

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 23

After thoroughly cleaning old, musty kitchen cabinets in the condo I recently purchased, I'm planning to paint the inside of them with the Safecoat Zero VOC Paint. I want to finish it with a topcoat to make it more durable and seal out any remaining odor. Would the Safecoat Acrylacq or Hard Seal be appropriate for that? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Is this Food grade safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Why does it have to be gloss paint? I didn't see that and bought flat at $50/gallon. What will happen if I use the flat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Can this product be sprayed on? Or do you have to apply it by hand? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

I am building a bench out of walnut for my daughter. she wants a cerused finish. can I use Rubio black with white over that.will this work? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this be used on a cedar chest that is being reconfigured to be a litter box chest? I know cedar isn't the best for cats so will this mitigate that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Hi! We stained our bathroom cabinets and now we have 2 major concerns -we want to mask the toxic smell of it and also want to make it matte finish. Will this do the work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Can this product be used over wood treated with linseed or tung oil? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

Is this a good sealer for concrete furniture? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this be used on glazed porcelain tiles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Is Forbo's "Gloss Floor Finish" the same as (or do the same thing as) Forbo's Marmoleum Residential Floor Finish? Want to be sure it's safe to use on our marmoleum floor. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Hello,I have treated a oak table with linseed oil + turpentine 50/50 % , and after 24 hours with linseed oil 100%. But that's absolutely not water resistant. May I now use the Bioshield Hard Oil #9 on this first treatment to get finally a much more (a good) water resistant treatment ? If not, what do you advice ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

Can I use Vermont Ext Penetrating or AFM Polyureseal Ext (or a different product) to seal and protect birch wood veneer tables with an existing acrylic lacquer finish? If so, will it take after a light sanding or does the existing acrylic lacquer need to be fully sanded off (or stripped?). These are indoor tables I want to make into outdoor tables with weather resistance. Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can Rubio Monocoat be used on a teak veneer tabletop? If so, does it take after a light sanding? Or need other prep? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

If this (Bioshield Wood Counter Finish) is used as the finish on a dining table, what's the best way to clean off the table surface after messy (kids!) meals? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

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 39

Can I use this to coat a ceramic bowl to hold salt, for cooking? It would not be washed daily or submerged in water. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

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 41

Does this product block vocs from off gassing on wood beams? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Hi - do you have a sealer for interior iron railings? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

Is it bathtub safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Hi there,I've made a water & bath gourd for birds. I need to waterproof the inside. Can I use your product to safely seal and hold water? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Can this be used on masonite or mdf board or hardened tempered panels? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

I've read everything and still don't understand. Do I need to purchase other products to use this kit? I know I need a gallon of gloss paint, but I'm seeing links to other products as well. This is already very expensive for very small coverage. The kit doesn't come with everything I'll need, aside from the paint? One ingredient isn't available anymore and Quickrete is the required replacement. Is this non-toxic? Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Is this product appropriate for a exterior pressure treated Yellow pine bridge? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Can you give me an idea what the pidgean blue might look like on a cedar fence? Ash is a light color wood, and I don't want it as bright as the sample posted. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Will this sealer work on a ceramic tile painted with acrylic paints? Kids project tiles will be on a vertical brick wall outside. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Would this be a good sealer to use on a repainted baby crib? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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