Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can this be applied to freshly, but dried, painted cabinets? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Do you have a recommendation on what to use as a clear protective coating on an outdoor mural? The mural was done with mostly acrylic paint. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Can you use this to seal a table that's covered in plaster of paris instead of a polyurethane or polycrylic? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

I'm looking to seal an oak vanity that will be used in the bathroom, keeping the color and natural as possible. Would this be the best to seal it and keep the color somewhat similar? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Can I use this to seal a very high porosity 1/4in cork floor? Will it fill the small pores in the surface while staying slightly cushy? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Is there a product that works to seal the outside of raised vegetable beds that is vegan? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

We have installed plywood interior walls in a cabin -- living space and bathroom -- and would like to waterproof them. Is this a suitable product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Is this product matte and can we apply it in rosewood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

This is called "exterior", but is listed as interior/exterior in the specs. I am looking for a stain for a poplar headboard I made and want to ensure it's safe for this purpose. Can I use this on interior furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Hi! Can you tell me what the best product is for staining indoor trim and doors? Trying to find one that won't make the whole house smell once they are installed. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

We bought a piece of furniture with only a wood veneer and it is off gassing and the whole room stinks. Could this seal in the chemical scent? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Could this be used to waterproof the inside of a planter pot? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

Is this a sealer that I can use with my mod podged crafts that would make them food safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this safe for my boa constrictors huge terrarium that I'm building and was seeing if it is safe for him and safe for the wood not to mold and /or warp the wood because of high humidity? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

If I want to apply a 2nd coat to light wood, do I just wait 48 hours or is any other prep. needed (already sanded and water popped before my 1st coat)? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

My husband and I recently stained a platform bed with Minwax Oil Based stain and are desperately looking for something to block the VOC's from off gassing. Please let me know if this will work and if not, if there is another recommendation? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Is this the same type of oil in the Kahrs Satin Oil? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

I need to seal off-gassing from the cabinets and glossy walls in my travel trailer. I also want to paint the cabinets and walls too. If I used the matte finish, would it be a good primer? Would the paint do well on top or should I use a different safecoat product to put over the paint and use a regular primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

I have oak that was previously treated( unsure with what it was treated with but it does seem like polyurethane) what is best course of action for refinishing oak? This project is in the bathroom in a high moisture area. Thank you View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

In NOTE-5 under Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey Ext. Stain, it says the stain can be used over oil finish and stain. Can I use this stain over Clear Penetrating Oil? Our outdoor cedar furniture just received their new fresh Safecoat penetrating oil coat. So we sand them a little just to roughen the surface? Or sand down to raw wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

After I apply the 2-4 coats of Hard Seal to a kitchen cabinet, will I need to re-apply the product down the road? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

does this seal in toxic vocs like the water based product AFM Safecoat Acrylacq? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

Do I have to sand my maple wood table first before I use this product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

can this be put on top of a previously finished maple wood table? I'm not sure what kind of finish is on it now? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

I'm looking to seal formaldehyde emissions from the back of a mirror which is made of MDF that's painted over. Will SafeSeal or Hard Seal work best for this purpose? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

Can this product be used on ceramic tile floors ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

What is the best sealer to use for granite kitchen countertops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Is this product effective in applying to paper mache? I am working on a sculptural mural and I'd like go know if this liquid will suffice or if it will harm the delicate paper mache surface. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Can this be used on butcher block countertops or would you recommend another of your products? So far they have been sanded and the only products used are Howards butcher block conditioner and cutting board oil, which is just a food grade mineral oil. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

How long will this last in an outside application before needing to be reapplied? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Can I use this ONLY on the outside of a raised cedar vegetable garden bed? The inside would remain raw cedar. Would there be issues with soil moisture being trapped in the cedar boards this way? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this be used on raw pine or plywood in an exterior setting? Does a pre-stain conditioner need to be used to prevent blotchiness? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Hi! I'm working on a large art project utilizing around 300 dried roses. I would like to find a product that is able to seal and provide a little extra strength to the flowers. I have experimented with a few materials so far and liked to results that came from using a polymer resin but I did not like the glossy finish. Looking online, it is difficult to find any resins that will provide the same strength without high gloss (I am looking for a no-gloss, clear finish). Do you have any products available that you would suggest? I appreciate any input! Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

I am a cabinet maker and looking for a lacquer substitute that is more environmentally friendly. This seems like a good fit. Is there a line/brand of stains that work well with this product or will any non oil based stain work? Going non oil based drastically reduces selection in stain/finish products but it's a move I'm looking to make for my business. Also. Is this available in 5gal? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Is it safe for cups and mugs? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

We just put down Mohawk laminate flooring but it's not the H?�O type. We are worried we may spill or our puppy may have an accident on it. What product could I use on it to make it somewhat waterproof? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

And, do recommend sanding the deck first, or scrub-clean? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Can this product be my finished coat as well? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

What's the difference between a sheen and a gloss in your product? Which shines the wood more? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Can AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP be used over modpodge ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I have a heated concrete floor and am currently undergoing a kitchen remodel. After the cabinets are in, I'd like to spruce up the floor with something that will make the floor look great (it's been 12 years since anyone has done anything to it) but that is eco friendly. Is this the product for me? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 42

I) I will use this for unfinished red oak. Are these steps correct? 1. 220 grit sanding 2. Apply first coat 3. 220 grit slightly sand again4. Apply second coat 5. Wait for over 24 hours 6. Apply third coat) How often do I have to coat again?III) How long can I keep the leftover?IV) Can I return the unopened gallon? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 43

Does this need a wood conditioner or water mist before applying to poplar cabinets? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

Can this be safely used in horse barn stalls? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Can this be used on mahogany and ipe decks? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Hi - I need to seal a raw wood kitchen table that is used by kids. I want something that is food safe but also repels water. Do either of these products do both of these things? If not, what would you recommend? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

I have a teak outdoor couch from CB2 (search Naya Sectional online) that has started to turn grey. I am looking for alternatives to "teak oil" which apparently doesn't work that well. However, I know that teak is a special wood because it has so much oil naturally in it. Can I use the Rubio Hybrid Exterior Wood protector on this couch, and what color would you recommended to help preserve the golden color? "teak" color? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

I have unfinished white pine flooring that I want to stain naturally (vinegar and steel wool). Can I apply this over that kind of stain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Can this be used in a plaster bird bath that has Mosaic stones at the bottom of it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

For sample purposes do I need Part B? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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