Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

can AFM Naturals Oil Wax Finish be used on 2X6 clear redwood exterior decking ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

I want to use Rubio Monocoat 2C to stain & seal some new unfinished drawers I'm installing in the pantry. it's a high-touch surface, sometimes with oily hands (cooking!). I want minimal maintenance. I'd like to be able to just wipe them clean with a wet rag, like I do on my latex-painted cabinets. Should I seal with something else after the 2C? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Can Afm polyureseal be used on hardwood floor transitions stained with regular (not non-toxic) water-based wood stain such as Minwax? Will it change the color? Will it block vocs from that stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

I have some gloss Acrylaq leftover from a furniture project. Now I want to do a floor with a matte or satin finish. Can I get away with using the Acrylaq as my gloss base coat, or do I need to purchase both gloss and satin SafeCoat for the floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I have already applied 3 coats of dewaxed shellac on a "conversion base" varnish, followed by three coats of hard seal. Can I apply acrylic satin on top of the hard seal? I would like a satin finish to match the rest of the cabinets. Thank you! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 6

Since this is safe, organic and food grade. Could I complete the project while breastfeeding? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Would this work on butcher block kitchen countertops? Does it make it waterproof ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Hi I was wondering if I can use this product to seal pottery plaster? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

I am creating some DIY baby letter blocks. I have painted them with craft paint, but am now trying to find a safe non toxic lacquer to use. Do you have an products that you would recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Will it work in a hot environment? 180F / Sauna View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Can this be used on engineered wood flooring? To trap the VOCs? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Can AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP be used to seal stone pebbles in hearth? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

I want to use this product on pine floors after a coat of pickling (1 part Floetrol, 1 part water, 2 part latex paint). Will this product work and be durable with two coats? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Would this product work on an exterior cedar deck? I've cleaned it with a Sherwin-Williams Cleaner & their Revive enhancer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

I I'm looking for a spray that is safe to put on my baby's cranial helmet After we paint a Winnie the pooh theme? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

I am building a children's bed out of Yellow Pine for a friend and she is very conscious of VOCs and harmful chemicals. Even Tung Oil is not up to her standards. Is this a product you would recommend for this type of item? Or is there another product you would suggest? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Im looking to seal art made up of many different types of materials (wood, paper, paint, metal, everything...) - I'm looking for it to be crystal clear and not have much in way of harmful chemicals. I realize this product isn't it since it looks like it's for mainly wood - any suggestions on an all purpose clear sealant that's also archival? Thanks in advance! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

WILL THIS WORK for a fabric wallcovering sealer ? I need a clear non yellowing sealer.. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

I have hpl faced blockboard kitchen Caracas..which type of AFM seal can I use?do I need to sand it? How to apply? Kitchen is one year old View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

My cedar siding was treated with an oil based/rosin based product called Penofin. I did not realize how toxic it is. We've cleaned the siding according to that product makers suggestion and I would like to seal it now to stop any residual off gassing of the Penofin and stop the strong cedar smell from my siding. Sounds like I would have to strip the Penofin completely before I use this product? Do you sell an exterior sealer that I could use on top of the remaining Penofin? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 21

I love this product. Have used in on my raised beds and they look great. I am now going to use it on my new deck. I was wondering if you have a recommendation for a sealant to apply on top for added water proofing? For example, can the Vermont Nat. Coatings Penetrating Water Proofer be applied on top of the PolyWhey stain? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

Does this work for formica countertops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

What can you seal vinyl tile with? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

I'm trying to clean and apply a "Sealer" and "Polish" on a VCT flooring after a deep scrub. What products would you recommend to replace products on the market like Zep's Floor Sealer and Zep's Floor Polish? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 25

I'm painting a kitchen island with a cutting board. Can I use this to seal the board after painting and be food safe?? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Do I need to sand my wood trim or will this adhere over finished surfaces? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

We want to seal / finish steel staircases. It is all flat bar cold rolled so we have mill marks we want to keep. We can spray or brush. What is the best product to use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this be used to seal marble? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

What is the best finish for an oak kitchen table? I want to prevent white cloudy marks from water and heat. It also has to be durable and washed daily. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Does 1 gallon cover 200-400 sq ft with one coat or two? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Is this waterproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

I need a stain color for my indoor wood floors that has no VOC"s. I usually do natural floors with a water based finish, but I would love to be able to stain the floors a darker color. Are there any stain colors that are water based or have no Voc"s? Again, this would be for a wood floor that runs throughout the house. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Hello. I have LEED Certified oiled wood flooring in my condo. It is stained dark walnut. Currently I clean it with Bona floor cleaner and a mop. , and vacuum in between. There are small areas or wear near kitchen sink and a few nicks but it is otherwise beautiful. Will this product revive these areas as well as protect the floor from more scratches and nicks? How do you apply it to a large area? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

We have a wall at our place that has all pressure treated wood. We want to deal it to keep the gasses and chemicals trapped. What product do you recommend. it's porous and can be touched. No often but it's exposed to outside? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this product work to shine concrete floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Will this work on Baltic birch that will be exposed to high temperatures, as well as sub freezing temperatures? Looking to seal the interior of a teardrop trailer that will be stored outdoors in Nevada. I'm steering away from the polyureseal as blushing from condensation is a possibility. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

We just had new rugs installed and they used a toxic glue for he baseboard. It is affecting myself and eight month old baby. Can this product over the baseboard help encapsulate the toxic smell/ off gases? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

Can this be used to stain a dining table? If so, would any other primers or sealants be needed with it? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 39

What product can I use to seal wood that has been painted? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

What is the products cured heat tolerance? Can it be within an inch of a candle flame? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

I want to refinish an outdoor natural edge redwood slab table. it's super heavy and the work will need to happen outdoors. Can I use this and buff the finish while wet to avoid having bugs get stuck to it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

I just used Zinsser's zero voc primer in my house and realized afterward that it has fungicide in it. Will any of your paints seal off toxic off gassing from this fungicide? What do you recommend using over this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

How heat resistant is this product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Hi! I'm wondering if I can use this with cement vessels. Is it safe when heated? Does it give off any fumes or chemicals when in contact with heat/flame? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Is DuroGrit organic? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

What would be the best product to seal natural jewelry that is safe for extended skin contact ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Would this be good for a wood swing set? Thank you in advance View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 48

I have painted my interior garage door with semi gloss interior paint, can I use this hard sealant to protect the door? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Is this suitable for staining outdoor patio furniture made of fir and pine? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

Can this be used on foam? Like styrofoam for building a reptile hide? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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