Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I intend to use your product on raised garden beds made of untreated pine. The sides on the inside of the beds will be lined with pond liner. Will I have to use a product for inside and outside? - - Also, will the stain yellow the color of my natural wood? - - Also, how often does the product have to be applied? Once a year???? Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Does AFM Polyureseal EXT Satin have to be applied in a well ventilated area? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

I am multi chemical sensitive. A year ago I purchased a solid pine Ikea cabinet that is stained and coated with a clear acrylic lacquer. The smell inside the cabinet remains so strong that I don't trust storing items inside it. Would painting AFM SafeCoat, Hard Seal over the acrylic lacquer eliminate the smell? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

I have a outside IPA deck and in your Note you recommend not using it on IPA what do you suggest? I would like to bring out the natural grains and not have it gray color. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Can this be used on a new cedar planter? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Will this darken butcher block? I am looking for a sealant that will not darken the birch countertops we got. Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Im installing laminate floor what would i use to seal it & how much would i need for 1500 sq ft ? Ty View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

I had a plywood flatbed put in my car to make it more utilitarian. The surface was sanded down yet I want to treat it to make sure it holds up over the years. Does your product work for plywood and is it ok to use in a small interior space? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

I'd like to water seal a lacquered wooden kitchen table. What would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

What kind of a ceiling would I put on a high chair that my wife just repainted me? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Hello, is this product also useful for butcher block countertops? For example to protect it from water exposure? And if so, should it be applied before stain of can stain not be applied at all after? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Hi there. I wanted to ask if your product stands up to heat? I want to make some of my own wooden trivets for hot dishes I put out to serve. Wondering if this product would work for this type of project? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Is this product safe for child's wooden swing set? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Would this product work on a bluestone fireplace slab? I am looking to enrich the stone (deeper color) and blend in the waxy stains from trying to use homemade fat wood. ( from soy and paraffin candle dregs) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Is this safe to use outdoors on pressure treated wood? I'm looking for a no/low VOC oil-based finish for a cat enclosure. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

You say pressure treated wood should sit for 6 months. Sit inside in dry environment? Outside? What is the problem if I don't wait 6 months? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Is there a product that is recommended to either paint or seal pine wood being used to make a cover for a cast iron radiator? Something that will withstand the heat from the radiator and keep the wood from warping ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Is this paint non toxic for my bird bath? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

I have a new unfinished Redwood post/ livestock panel garden fence. it's in an area where the clay soil stays very moist and gets lots of overwater.Which product would be better to seal against moisture absorption? This or the penetrating sealer stain. I would like to maintain the natural redwood color without pigments. Thank you View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

I am doing decoupage over glass. Is this product safe to eat off of and how long does it have to dry before you can? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Could this help eliminate the odor that is off gassing from a large wicker item that I recently stained with oil based stain? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

I had someone build me a shelf on etsy, and asked them to put two coats of this on. I can still smell the paint. I am wondering if it doesn't work on sealing everything? I have a closet that smells like baby powder that I want to seal in, but don't want to purchase more if it doesn't work. Please advise. Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

I am looking for something I can put on my wooden project that's green wood. Can I use this as a water sealant? Does it leave a glossy finish? If not can I put a finish over this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Can it be used on a laminate floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Can this be used on FRP wall panels? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

I am building a chicken coop and will be using plywood. I want to waterproof the plywood but then paint a design over it for some color. What sealer would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Is this product sold in stores? Does it say non toxic on the can? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Can I use this product over a Newly water based stain wood countertop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Is this product suitable to seal common pine and plywood for use in a raised bed organic vegetable garden? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Would this be good for a painted concrete birdbath? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

looking for Aqua Resin Stain Finish #33,what sizes does it come in? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 32

I'm looking for an alternative to clear acrylic sealer that comes in spray cans. I want a non-aerosol product to seal decoupage/mod podge fabric art projects. I use decoupage/glue sealer as a cover for fabric cards, etc. and then need to coat the finished product with a clear acrylic sealer to eliminate tackiness. Would Safecoat Acriglaze work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

I am going to redo my deck this spring and will first be using Perma Bond Primer, do you need to use the paint color in this also, the same as you use on the Deck Revive??? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

I have some stained pine tables that I have used old English oil on as well as sc Johnson paste wax- my concern is water stains. It's not great furniture, but I want something to really seal the wood. Would I use this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this be used on ipe wood on deck? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

can I mix with Behr DeckOver? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 37

Would this be useable on a bonded stone statue to be placed outside year-round? We get some rain/snow but not torrents (in MD). View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Looking to use this product on a used, finished toddler bed. We plan to sand it down a little bit and then apply this as a seal. Since the bed has previously been finished, is this OK, or should we use something else? Thanks! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 39

Is this safety certified for wood toys? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Hello, I was wondering if this could be used to seal concrete/cement crafts such as coasters or trays? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

I have a painted wooden high chair. I was wondering if you have a food safe product to cover painted wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

I created a dog water dish out of concrete. I took a dog dish and did a mold of concrete around it. I would like to seal the concrete and make it more smooth and safe for my pet. Would any of your products work for this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Can safecoat ext be applied over west systems epoxy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

How much safe seal is need for 1BR including trim and ceiling? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Can this product be used on interior elements like kitchen cabinets? I am looking for a light gray stain for my Sprinter van cabinets. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I have a 7-year-old pressure treated deck, never sealed. It is exposed to intense sun and two feet off the ground. What's the most durable sealant or stain that will not peel with time you recommend? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

I recently purchased this to use on new interior doors that have been painted (after multiple calls with GBS staff) but I just read that it should NOT be used over wood or mdf that has already been painted. Is that true? Please advise. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

What's the best way to apply this to a door that has panels? (i.e. not one flat surface). Would I use a paint brush? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Can this be applied on a banister? If so, what would I use to apply it since it's not a flat surface? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

What does the temperature need to be to apply it? it's mid-October. Too late for this year? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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