Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I will be setting a kitchen sink and a faucet into a butcher block countertop. I'm looking for a product that will keep the butcher block from getting that black mildew forming around the faucet and sink. Will this product do that for me? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Is this able to be used on a buffet table made of engineered wood and painted? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

I'm planning on laying down wood flooring as my countertops and then plan to seal it with this. Is this sealer good for countertops with heat, food, etc? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Under the "Features and Benefits" for the Ext. Polyureseal, it says that to get the satin finish you have to apply the gloss finish as a first coat, then the satin finish for a final satin finish. Is this correct? I need to buy both finishes? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

I am making wood dog beds for the local shelter but need to coat them with something that they will be able to sanitize. Would this do the trick? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

How often does this finish have to be rewaxed if routine cleaning is vacuuming and mopping with damp cloth? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

If I have an allergy to whey, is this product safe to use on the exterior of my garden bed? The interior is already full of soil. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Is SafeCoat weather resistant for outdoor exposure? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Hi! Can you use this directly over recently applied water based poly of another not so safe brand to help block the chemicals and off gassing of a kitchen table? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

is this the best option for sealing a tiny home floor made from plywood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Hi! I'm wanting to stain and seal a vanity we built for the bathroom, but I want a darker finish. Do you have a recommendation? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Hello,I used Klean Strip Green Adhesive Remover to remove floor adhesive from 8'x10' cement floor. I did my best to clean it up afterwards. Then I used DRYLOK Floor & Wall Masonry Waterproofer to seal the cement. After letting the small room air out for a few weeks using a large fan and fresh air, there is a strong odor that is bothersome and irritating to my eyes and nose. It seems to be the Klean Strip Green Adhesive Remover odor that is still off gassing after 6 weeks.Will AFM SafeCoat Hard Seal be the correct product to seal in this odor?Thanks,Kevin View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

Can I use this to seal a cement sun basking rock in a desert climate reptile enclosure? It would be in 12 hours a day direct light and exposed to a temperature of 90-110 degrees F. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Can Safe Seal be used with other SafeCoat products (i.e., apply layers of Safe Seal followed by a layer or two of Acrylacq)? In addition, can SafeCoat products adhere to each other? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

I have 2 inch thick white oak countertops. 4 months ago I naturally "stained" them with a water and coffee combo. They have been dry for 4 months. Can I use this- safe coat naturals clear penetrating oil- over them as they are? Or do I have to try to sand out the dry coffee stain. (Online most people coffee stain with coffee and vinegar, I did not do that.) Thank you!! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Does green building supply offer a safe, non toxic, natural floor wax for vinyl composite tile (VCT)? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 17

Hi there, I'm doing a cedar T&G cabin restoration and I'm looking for a clear coat that will not change the natural look whatsoever. My client had a mold problem due to no ventilation, humid climate & no circulation. I sanded and prepared all the cedar for paint. My clients love the look of the natural cedar, they want to keep this look but every transparent product I've tested so far darkens it. She also wants a gloss on the ceilings and flat on the walls which is basically asking for the impossible to have a variation in the colors but keep the natural Cedar color. Is there a clear or water based transparent product that has had success with this? Any suggestions would be sincerely appreciated! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Hi! Is it recommended to wait 3 weeks after application to lay down area rugs? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Hi!We are building a wooden bookshelf indoors and we need a product that gives some protection for the wood but it does not change the appearance of the wood. We would like to keep the untreated appearance of the wood (no yellowing, no shiny surface). Is it possible with this product? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

Could this be used safely on a dining table? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

What is the surfaces like after applying this product with airless paint sprayer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I painted the kitchen cabinets but the paint comes off easily, it's there something I could use to prevent this from happening? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Is it possible to apply this by spraying? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

Bioshield - Herbal Oil - can this product be used over an already stained ash table top? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

can I use mineral spirits to clean the floor prior to coating? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Hello. will this product penetrate outdoor hardwood (Philippine mahogany- Meranti wood)? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

The best clear finish for a the interior of a wood window that's in a shower. it's up high, and will be protected with a curtain but still need a durable waterproof finish. I'm assuming exterior Polyureseal might be the choice. Will that work or does anyone have a better recommendation? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 28

Is there a clear sealer that can be used on vinyl flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

I have used other products like Deck-Over and Restore in the past with no luck and it started peeling in about 6 months. I followed the directions to a T and it still didn't last. Why is this better and if it fails will it be backed by warranty? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

I need to reseal a section 3x4 of my Terrazzo floor, some vinegar etched it and thee shine is gone. What non wax product will reseal it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

What is the best way to preserve mango wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this product be used to seal acorn earrings and hand carved walking sticks? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Is it ok for redwood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Do you have a clear coat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

I need a glossy protective coat for the outside and inside of a brass plated cocktail shaker, to prevent it for tarnish. The original coat it came with wasn't durable. Do you have a product that's non toxic and safe with water and alcohol? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

is AFM SafeCoat Safe Seal a clear application, and dries clear? I want to keep the dove white color on my cabinet panel intact. Is this an acrylic too? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

will this product be good for interior log home application? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Hello, I'm inquiring if the AFM safecoat Acriglaze gallon is offered in bulk? It seems purchasing more than 1 increases the taxes and shipping to an extraordinary large price. Thanks View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 39

bot a fixer-upper --any experience with covering up cat odor that has seeped into subfloor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

How much Rubio Monocoat would it take to stain a 4 drawer dresser? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

How much Rubio Monocoat is needed to stain a dresser that is approximately 5ft tall x 3-1/2 feet wide? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

Hello, I need to seal an onyx bathroom sink. Which non toxic sealant would you recommend? Thank you. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

i plan to cut some pressure treated wood and apply this product on the cut sections only. does the wood still need to be 3-6 months dry before doing this as it's not going on the pressure treated section but on the non-pressure treated sections? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

I just finished paneling a 10' x 14' room with knotty pine boards. I will be storing hunting clothes in the room so I don't want chemical smells tainting them. Which product would you most recommend and how many gallons do you think I'll need to cover all four walls (8' floor to ceiling)? Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Can this be used on a slate countertop? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 46

I understand that this is for exterior use and not intended for shower use, but is this product safe enough to be used on cedar planks in a shower stall in a home? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use this on a cement bird bath and is it non toxic ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

What version of Safecoat Seal do you recommend for sealing a piece of birch plywood? I am not going to paint it; just want to remove smell of formaldehyde. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Can you use the matte on butcher block to form a good seal that isn't shiny?? My wife doesn't want the shiny look but oils are not working for our countertop View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

Can I paint this on a plywood subfloor before installing laminate? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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