Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can I stain a butcher block counter already treated with a food-safe oil? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, Interior Stain and Sealer Kit

Question 2

What product would you recommend to protect a woven willow fence? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

I have melamine faced mdf which type of AFM seal can I use. Do I need to sand it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Is it considered vegan, without animal products? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Would this product be good to protect an outdoor cedar barrel sauna? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer

Question 6

I just used polyurethane but want something stronger for my dog. Can I apply over the polyurethane? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Can this be used on butcher block countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Dry chemistry components do not breakdown completely. Following Instructions Mixed components in 65 degree shop after having set for several days in 60 degree plus space. Added liquid together with exterior gloss acrylic paint. Stirred liquids for several minutes. Added dry components gradually while mixing, continued mixing. Mixed for 10 minutes and found the mix grainy as though there was sand in mix. Let mix set for 20 minutes and remixed, I mixed with drill driven mixer for 15 minutes more. Still grainy. Applied to deck and rails. Result was rough sandpaper finish. Disappointed. Rails too rough to rest bare arms on and deck too rough for kids to want to run and play on. I've used three kits and results all the same. What's wrong? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

How does AFM Safecoat Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil affect oak color? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil

Question 10

will this work for unfinished bamboo cabinet faces? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

Use and Finish View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Acrylacq

Question 12

New hardwood floors were stained and sealed with water based polyurethane. 4 months later, I still smell things in our home. I believe it is coming from the flooring. Would this product be able to go right over the boards, and does it seal in whatever might be coming through? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

AFM Safecoat Naturals Oil Wax Finish over Pecan Wood, water spots that will not wipe off, please help. View answers

Asked 5 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish

Question 14

I added several green treated decking boards this summer. how long should I wait to apply the Deck Revive product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 15

Is this product safe for small children and all animal species? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Does this product contain any animal products and is it tested on animals? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Found your company on the internet, got a bunk bed delivered about a week ago with a strong chemical smell. I researched it and the smell seems to be coming from the unfinished bed slats. They appear to be plywood and since the bed was made in Vietnam, I'm concerned they didn't have a standard regarding formaldehyde. I can't return the bed - all sales final. Do you think I could use one of your sealers to seal it? What product would you suggest and what quantity would I need? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 18

Is this really food-grade and safe for children's toys if it contains zircon octoat and cobalt octoat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

I am painting a cutting board for a chef who wants to use it daily. Would this be good to use as a sealer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

We're finishing our cedar counters with tung oil, but want something to add a little more protection from scratches and scrapes. What product would you suggest? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Could I use this on engineered hardwood flooring? It is already finished and sanding is not recommended. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used as a top coat to peel and stick flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

can I stain over? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

Is Safecoat suitable (no differential color change) for hardwood over hydronic radiant floor? Tube spacing about 12 inches with aluminum heat diffusers. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Can I stain my floor first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Does Rubio Monocoat, DuroGrit, Exterior Stain and Sealer have any animal or animal bi-products? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

Does this seal the plywood and prevent water getting into the wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this product be used on old Trex composite decking? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Can your product be used over styrene insulation? Or should I put a 1/4-in plywood over it and then seal the plywood? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 30

Is this product flammable when dry? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

I have a table tennis table. I think the table top is made of MDF board. I would like to seal the bottom side of the table-top to reduce off-gas. However, the bottom side is painted with some low-quality paint already. Can I still use safe-seal? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 32

Can I use this product on ceramic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can I use AFM SafeCoat PolyureSeal on Ceramic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

I have OSB walls in a small room that have already been painted with interior latex paint. But the OSB odor comes through strongly. Can I coat over the paint to block out the odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

I was wondering if you could ask AFM about whether Safeseal on plywood sheathing would stop water vapor from being able to pass from the inside of the house to the outside. I'm wondering if I am going to cause walls not to be able to dry to the outside because of this product. In a nutshell, does Safeseal affect the permeability of the plywood to allow water vapor to pass through? <BR>I'm reasoning if it stops off gassing of formaldehyde (gas) that it will also stop water vapor (gas) also. Is my reasoning faulty? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this product be used over a new lacquer finished dining table? Will is stick to the lacquer? Will it be cloudy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Can this product provide a similar finish to epoxy? I like the idea/look of painted laminate countertops finished with epoxy but without the fumes and with an easier application. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Is it safe to use on a picnic table? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

I have particle board in upstairs halls I want to smooth the surface can have a little texture. Would this be safe to use under chalk paint or kilz paint. Must be nontoxic and animal safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Can I use on a bamboo fence? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

I will be sanding wood floors but do not want to finish with stain or polyurethane as I do have to live here what do you suggest? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Can this be used on already painted wood ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this be used on a pressure treated wood (CCA) deck? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

We have just installed a heavy-duty vinyl glue down flooring over concrete with an underlayment and it looks fabulous! The problem is it seems to absorb anything it did not come with directions so I'm wondering if this product would work to seal the vinyl? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Hello! I am looking for a non-toxic top coat for a solid wood dining table (pine) that has been stained with ecopaints stain. We are looking for a matte top coat that has little to no shine and that will help protect the table top from food/stains and also make it easier to wipe down with a wet cloth. Can you advise which product you would recommend? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 46

My dog has dinner-dates with friends a couple of times weekly, during which morsels of dry dog food are tossed on the floor a couple of pebbles at a time, and the dogs have to listen to where the food lands and/or sniff it out and find it. (Great 1/2 hour activity for inclement weather!) Would it be safe for our dogs to lick up morsels of food off the floor with this product on it? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Hi! Frequent shopper from your inventory. I have a new dresser in solid parawood to build for my son. I discovered that the back panels and bases to the drawers are plywood/particle board. I want to use the maple stain but which sealer is the best for sealing out any off gassing, that is also the safest for his clothing to touch? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

we want to seal raw, wood floors that have been hidden under plywood their whole 30 yr life. Our goal is the best protection from high traffic & pets. Would you recommend Safecoat, Zero VOC polyurethane, or ___ ??? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Can I use Biotech Aqua Resin floor finish, clear on pine floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

I applied rubio oil a year ago and would like to seal it a bit more so that I don't see footprints right after cleaning. Can you apply this over rubio monocoat? and second, will this give a finish like a polyurethane and not look like raw wood (like rubio)? thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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