Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Can this be used on formica countertops? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

I painted a play kitchen for my granddaughter with exterior paint (not realizing it has a higher VOC). Can I seal it with Poly BP to make it safer for her to play with and for us to keep in the house? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

Is there a product that can be put on polyurethane wood floors to protect you from off gassing? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this good for kitchen chairs? View answer

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Question 6

After the final coat, can you buff/polish with 3M ultra fine finishing pads? View answer

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Question 7

Is it safe to use as a finish on a baby crib? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Can this be used on pergo? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

Can I use this on engineered hardwood floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

It might be overkill, but could the Safecoat be used over the Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain for additional protection? I understand that the stain already has a sealer in it. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Is this product safe for reptiles? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

What is the best applicator for an existing slightly sealed (wearing off) stained, cement floor? I used the sample and it binds fine. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

I need a clear sealer for outdoor signs made of MDO painted with exterior latex paint. I'm remaking halloween decorations for the great pumpkin Charlie Brown and I need it not to yellow, would this be a good product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

would this work as a top seal for painted countertops? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Do you have an exterior rust-inhibiting paint (for steel lintels)? Contractor proposed POR15, which is super toxic. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Is this an eco friendly safe product that can be used to seal concrete cinder blocks that will be used to build a vegetable garden? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Would this product be appropriate to seal pressure treated wood for a children�s play structure? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 18

What level of UV protection does AFM Safecoat Exterior Polyureseal provide for the underlying surface? I have a couple of customers that would like some exterior wood carvings done. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

Can this be used for bird baths? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

Will this be safe as a sealer for a wooden snake cage? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

what ingredients does Safecoatext have ? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 22

Hi,Can I apply this over oil-based spar URETHANE and Varathane wood stain to block the VOC for an exterior door? Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

Hi, I'm looking for a product that would seal a honed marble countertop, would this work? Thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Can this be used on garden planting boxes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Is this safe to use on my veggie garden bed wood boxes to help seal out moisture and dirt? Thanks! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

I'm decorating ceramic dishes and need a sealer so that we can eat off of them. Can I use this product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Is this the right choice to seal a wooden framed catio that looks like it's inexpensive finish won't hold up over time? I want to keep it on a covered porch. I want it to be well sealed so I can clean any cat pee off easily. What is the best product to use for this purpose? Is there something I can use without having to sand every surface? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

I purchased a wooden cabinet to turn into a bathroom vanity. I do not know what type of stain was used on it. I would like to apply a protective coating without sanding off the finish to protect the wood from water and general moisture in the bathroom. Would this be a good fit, even over the unknown type of stain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Can it be applied indoors with central heat ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

If I am coating a set of indoor steps (SPF lumber, 2 inch thick), do I need to coat the underside as well to prevent warping? Seasonal cabin, unheated in winter. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

hello! I just sanded an old antique closet door and am excited to create an outdoor table with it. Would this product work to protect it from rain, snow etc.? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Will this work on Terra cotta planter pots to seal them ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

I am interested in using this product on pieces of wood inside a reptile enclosure. It�s a high humidity enclosure and I don't want the wood rotting or mold. Would this product keep the wood dry and not harm the animal? The animal wouldn't chew on it or anything. Just crawl against it View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Can i use this on laminate cabinets to get them to shine? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

is this non-conductive, to use around electrical applications? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 36

Is this food safe? I'm looking for a satin or matte sealer to use on hand painted wooden food platters. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Do you have a product that can be used as a protective sealer over wallpaper. We were told to use a clear acrylic coat over the wallpaper we wanted to use in our bathroom, but I'm chemically sensitive? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

We are not sure if the previous floor finish on our hardwood floors was oil-based. If the floor is sanded first can we then use AFM SafeCoat, Acrylacq Item #1035 ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Can you use over wood stain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Can you use this product over previously sealed countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I'm looking to encapsulate old surfboards for display. Boards that have traditional polyester resin and newer epoxy resin, and also on exposed polyurethane foam and polystyrene foam. Would this product work on all these surfaces? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

I would like to seal/waterproof a wall of stickers. I would like it to be a thicker product to make up the different thicknesses. Would this be a good product to use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Can it be used over painted surface? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

Would this product work to cover chalk paint on a high chair? I want to make it glossy/smooth rather than matte while also being safe for a child to eat off of. Or is there another product you would recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Can you use on any type Countertop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Can I put this product over bulls eye shellac? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Which glossy varnish can I use on a painted table? I used a previous eco varnish on it about 20 years ago on this table that had a been painted with artists oil paints and it has a thick rich golden gloss that I love but due to �dining room abuse� it has a few dings. I thought it was made with walnuts and it didn't smell or off gas. I wish I still had the can because I don't remember it�s name but I did get it at a green building supplier View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Can I use it on my butcher block countertops? Is it considered food grade? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

I have some primed Masonite Logan interior doors I would like to seal. The doors are hollow core and �molded composite.� Is this the right product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

I accidentally painted with exterior paint on my bathroom walls and the VOCs are way too much. Would this be a good product to put over the paint job? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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