Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I have a cedar closet that sustained some level of water damage in the past due to a roofing issue that's long been resolved. In the process of selling house and decided to prime and paint since that look is in. However prior to painting I primed to cover over the water marks and to provide better coverage for paint. Prior to priming the closet had an "old" smell that you find in older homes. After priming the smell is more intense. Almost as putrid as room after a fire. Before I move forward with painting I have to address this odor. Would hardseal address this issue over kilz primer? Or is there a better solution? I will paint afterwards. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Using on new wood can a single gloss coat do it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Would this work well to protect a child's spruce sandbox inside and out from UV and water damage? The sand will occasionally be wet, but the sandbox only has four sides, not a bottom, so it wouldn't really be submerged. It needs to be non-toxic. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

can this be used on a outside cat house? both inside and out? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I have primed & painted dining room chairs with a water based enamel. Will the safecoat protect the paint on the chairs? Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

I bought Safecoat Acrylacq and want to be able to wash brush at the end of each application. I don't have the cleaner it recommended. What can I use to clean the brushes? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 7

Is it ok to use this on something that had been previously stained with linseed oil several years ago? Thank you! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

Will this seal in the odour of new untreated sawn wood? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

I bought a cabinet with warning CA proposition 65. Will Natural Safecoat Clear Penetrating Oil or Bioshield stop gases from being emitted into the house? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Can this be used over wallpaper? Will it be durable and washable? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

If I seal raw pine doors with acrylac can I prime and paint those doors later with Safecoat white primer and Paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

have you used this product on yellow cedar and what were the results???? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

How thick a layer can you create with this product? I want to use it over an uneven surface of a collage art work and create a smooth level protective layer. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

What are the instructions for applying Rubio Monocoat to pine molding and not a floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

How fast does this work? It is for an office area - where the hardwood floors were just coated and the off gassing is just horrible! How long in between coats do you have to take? How long does it take to dry? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

How frequently do you reapply the oil wax finish in a wood flooring application? Especially in the more trafficked areas like entry hallways? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Is the polyurethane good to use on wood and cork floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

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 19

I bought a mid century modern three drawer dresser that is solid wood. I planned to use it as the sink vanity for my guest bathroom. Can I use this to protect the wood from the humidity of showers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

I do a lot of 3D printing with PLA, ABS, and resin. I would like to make some cups and be able to drink out of them. Is there anything you have that would seal them and be safe for me to drink out of them? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

We are thinking of using this on a new cedar deck, will this keep the the new wood color or will the wood still change to a weathered finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I'm looking something non flammable like tung oil to seal a ipe wood door ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this be used over oil paint , artist oil on canvas as a sealer ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Have a weathered cedar outside play set. It is drying out. What product to rejuvenate and seal the wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

What is the best product for sealing MDO panels so VOCs are reduced/not released into a chicken coop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Hi I'm hoping to use this on the lid of my reptiles tank, it's plywood and I need to seal it so the wood doesn't absorb the moisture and create mold, is it animal safe and can I use it on plywood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

DO you have a floor stain for concrete floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

I treated our oak counters with Bioshield wood counter finish. I'd like it to be more water resistant. Would you recommend doing more layers of Bioshield or AFM Safecoat Oil Wax Finish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Can I use one of your products on live plants to seal bare wood from decay? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Can i use to seal a sanded dresser that had a glossy finish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Hello, does this product need to be reapplied every year or is it good for good once cured?Thank you View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 32

I was asked to put a food safe, non-toxic finish on a donut holder for a wedding. The holder has Minwax Early American stain on it already. Can I use one of your products to seal the wood and stain to make it food safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

We have an old workbench that is now our kitchen island. It gives us slivers. Would this be a good solution that is safe with food? How long does it last? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Can this product be used to seal printed images onto wooden toys?I would either first use an inkjet printer to print an image onto glossy paper and glue to the wooden toy. Or print the image onto sticker paper (matte vinyl) and stick onto the wood. I'd like to then seal the image permanently to the wood with a non toxic sealer. Would this product work for any of those processes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

I am wanting to use your Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain Kit on my HEMLOCK flooring. I would love to finish to look like the current sanded raw wood. We sampled the PURE (clear) and it added a sheen and a slight amber. Do you have a color you would suggest it I want the wood to appear 'untreated'? I know it needs some sheen as a matte finish shows everything.Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this be used on old linoleum flooring? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 37

does this product protect against fire or xxxx fire? I have exterior fire treated eves that require something fire resistant/proof to be applied View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

Hi! I'm building 2 raised self watering cedar garden beds and would like to know if this product would be good for sealing it? I'm looking for something that will dry clear and be food safe. Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Our laundry closet reeks like the previous tenants laundry detergent. We replaced the washer and dryer but when the dryer runs, the smell comes back from the walls. Is this safe next to a dryer, will it block the embedded scent into the walls and shelving? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

Which product would be better for new butcher block countertops, this or the BioShield Herbal Oil? They go around our sink, so water damage is a top concern. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

I'm building a bed for my son out of pine and want a non-toxic finish for it. Ideally I'd like a grayish brown stain, but am open to clear or other tint. The main thing is the non-toxic part. What can I use? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Is this safe to use inside as well? Wanting to use for untreated lumber for our headboard. Husband has health issues and also have newborn so just wanting to be extra careful View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Can i use it on wallpaper? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

can this be applied with an airless paint sprayer in 2 coats with a fine nozzle? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Hi I'm looking to seal the inside of an aqua resin planter that will be watered weekly so often moist. What products would you recommend? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

I plan to make a basking rock for my turtle tank out of concrete, and I'm looking for a non-toxic sealant that won't pollute their water, would this product work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use this on the edges of some plywood and then use oil for the rest of it ? I want to seal the edges of the plywood but want to use just oil on the rest of the wood .. thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

CAN YOU USE THIS AS A SEALER FOR VENETIAN PLASTER? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Hello, two questions:- Does the sealant leave glossy finish?- Can this sealant be used on terra cotta?Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Is this product food safe? For example, could I use it on a gourd bowl that's intended to hold soup? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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