Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I applied rubio oil a year ago and would like to seal it a bit more so that I don't see footprints right after cleaning. Can you apply this over rubio monocoat? and second, will this give a finish like a polyurethane and not look like raw wood (like rubio)? thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Can it seal a candle vessel made from Aqua Resin? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

Can I use Biotech Aqua Resin floor finish, clear on pine floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Can this be used to seal a hempcrete sink in a kitchen setting? Is it food safe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

How soon can I walk on my stairs finished with Bioshield Aqua resin floor finish? Do I need to wait until it cures completely (a week)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

What is the VOC of this product? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

How long before i can put my furniture back from the time it dries? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

how many oz are a sample? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

I have some brick on an interior wall. The brick is off gassing cigarette odor. I am seeking a product to encapsulate but also has a flat finish. (I do not the bricks to shine or have a gloss.)Suggestions? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

I have a ledge made of lava stone (Cantera) which connects the waterfall to a Koi pond. Since the lava stone is porous, I was planning on using AFM SafeCoat on the lava stone. Would it be a safe choice considering it is carrying water into the koi pond? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Is this non toxic for birds? We want to seal our bird bath. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

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 13

What do you suggest for Plywood that is painted, but still putting off a smell? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 14

I have particle board in upstairs halls I want to smooth the surface can have a little texture. Would this be safe to use under chalk paint or kilz paint. Must be nontoxic and animal safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Where can I buy today? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 16

I was wondering if you could ask AFM about whether Safeseal on plywood sheathing would stop water vapor from being able to pass from the inside of the house to the outside. I'm wondering if I am going to cause walls not to be able to dry to the outside because of this product. In a nutshell, does Safeseal affect the permeability of the plywood to allow water vapor to pass through? <BR>I'm reasoning if it stops off gassing of formaldehyde (gas) that it will also stop water vapor (gas) also. Is my reasoning faulty? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 17

I have OSB walls in a small room that have already been painted with interior latex paint. But the OSB odor comes through strongly. Can I coat over the paint to block out the odor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Can I use this on a butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

I have a table tennis table. I think the table top is made of MDF board. I would like to seal the bottom side of the table-top to reduce off-gas. However, the bottom side is painted with some low-quality paint already. Can I still use safe-seal? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 20

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 21

Can your product be used over styrene insulation? Or should I put a 1/4-in plywood over it and then seal the plywood? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 22

Does this seal the plywood and prevent water getting into the wood? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

We have a garage that we've converted to a cabin for my father. We put up chipboard walls and ceiling. He is chemical sensitive to the off-gassing. Would applying AFM Safe Seal to the already-installed boards solve the problem? We would only be treating one side of the boards. View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 24

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Is this product safe to use on painted concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Is this heat resistant and reptile safe? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Fish/Aquarium Safe?Is AFM SafeSeal safe for aquarium fish?Our scenario is we have an aquarium stand with some particle board elements that needs to be sealed up (we would not be using directly on the tank itself).The air pump would be drawing in any vapors, is our primary concern. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Can you paint over this seal? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Can i use safe coat on Armstrong wood ceiling tile that is made from mineral board to prevent gassing? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Is there a way to seal new vinyl plank flooring to make my air safer? Thinking to get a remodeled house near Phoenix. Or,,, I guess if I can afford , can rip it out and replace w safe flooring or tile. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

Wondering if this or the hard seal is better for wall panels that are finished (white glossy side using as dry erase board) on one side then just the raw pressboard type material on the back. I just want to be able to seal the backside that is putting off the odors. Which would be best? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

I would like a recommendation for a sealer/primer for raw wood in a shop. I think it is just plywood and 2x4's, I am hoping to decrease the pollutants/off gassing coming out of the wood. What can I paint over this primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this be applied to T1 11 that my wife wants me to install as the finished walls of our interior laundry room? After it is applied, do we need to apply a primer before painting? Will this product affect the textured (rough) finish of the T1 11? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Hello, I have a bed that has been stained already and it is off gassing I am assuming formaldehyde. Can I use this product or do you recommend another product? The wood or pressboard is not exposed. It is brand new. Thanks Lisa View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Is the AFM Transitional Primer just as effective at blocking new plywood off gassing as the Safeseal? Can plywood treated with Safeseal be painted over? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 36

Could this be used over caulking? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

I purchased three 4 slot mail/paper organizers from Amazon. The seller says they are made of: "100% Natural Bamboo, Made of superior phyllostachys heterocycla (a kind of bamboo), real material, Not synthetic wood ;renewable and eco-conscious resources." They have an unpleasant smell. I can't tell if they shipped with a stain or sealer (natural looking) so don't know if the smell is from a coating or the material itself. I want to seal it to eliminate the off-gassing. Which Safecoat product do you recommend? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Found your company on the internet, got a bunk bed delivered about a week ago with a strong chemical smell. I researched it and the smell seems to be coming from the unfinished bed slats. They appear to be plywood and since the bed was made in Vietnam, I'm concerned they didn't have a standard regarding formaldehyde. I can't return the bed - all sales final. Do you think I could use one of your sealers to seal it? What product would you suggest and what quantity would I need? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 39

I'm looking for a sealer for a cork floor. What is your recommendation? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Do I have to use the penetrative oil before applying the hard oil #9or can I just apply hard oil #9 to bare wood floors? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 41

I need something non toxic to use on the exterior of my wood duck house to protect the wood. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Can bioshield oils be used on wood for organic gardening? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

I just bought a butcher block countertop and want a non toxic sealant but want to keep the natural wood look. I read most oils do change the color darker or with a yellow tint. Do you have any products that will keep the natural color of the wood? Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

I purchased a wood mud kitchen online for my son to play with outside. The wood is unfinished. I am looking for a child safe water/mold/mildew proof sealant to coat it with prior to putting it together. Is the herbal oil the best option for this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

What is the cure time for this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I am looking for a non toxic way to seal my cedar foot tub. Can you tell me what product would work to withstand me putting hot water into it each week? It leaks currently. I want the most safe product possible as it will get hot and I am using it for foot detox baths. Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use bioshield primer oil 1 on cutting board? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 48

Hello i was wondering if this product could this seal the inside of a gourd canteen that's going to hold alcohol for a long period of time?will the alcohol dissolve it over time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

I'm working on a kitchen table I built out of reclaimed hickory and am looking for a food-safe product to seal and finish the top. Ideally we wouldn't stain the wood as we like the color, just something clear to seal and protect it. What would you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Hi there! I'm am growing gourds and am looking for a sealer to make a gourd canteen and water pitcher. Would your product work for that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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