Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

Can this product work to shine concrete floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

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 5 ´years ago

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Is this waterproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

What do you recommend using to finish Purebond plywood cabinet carcasses? I bought SafeSeal and Polyureseal, and was planning a coat of each (more around sink and stove). Do you suggest the same finish for a bathroom vanity? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this be used to seal marble? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Would this work on a dining room table? I recently refinished and am at raw wood. Am trying to understand best path forward? If I can use this, do I need a polymer sealer as well? Also am thinking of ordering samples of colors, can they be mixed to create further colors? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 15

Can this be used on wood floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

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 18

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 19

What can you seal vinyl tile with? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

Does this work for formica countertops? View answer

Asked 6 ´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

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 23

I have a painted countertop and it has gotten very dull. Would like to apply a poly or something to brighten it, what is an easy solution? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

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 25

will this adhere to rubber? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

How do you compare this product (Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Exterior Wood Protector) and Bioshield Penetrating Oil Sealer? I am looking to use something to reseal and protect my exterior eucalyptus wood furniture that has had some lacquer finish in the past but is capable of accepting oils at this time. The furniture company itself recommends a linseed or teak oil (but a generic one with chemicals of course). View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Does this product off gas in a hot environment (180F in a Sauna)? Does it resist mold? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this product (AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil) be used to reapply over wood that was previously treated with a penetrating oil stain applied three-four years ago? (It would be applied to an outdoor shed that the previous owner had treated, approximately 280 sq feet total surface area.) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

If Bioshield #9 is used on floors, how much does it smell later? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

It says do not apply when temperatures are before 50 degrees F. Also says it dries in 1 hour and needs a 48 hr full cure time. Can it drop below 50 degree during that 48 hour cure time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

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 37

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Can this be used over a wood surface that's painted in water based acrylic paint?Do you have any products that can be used over water based enamel paint or acrylic paint?Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

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 42

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 4 ´years ago

Question 43

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 44

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 45

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

Does it seal for outdoor terracotta pots? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

We have a painted plywood cellar door - will this work for increasing longevity of our door? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Will this work on untreated plywood roof sheathing from steam rising from a maple evaporator in sugarhouse? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Hello, my husband sanded, stained, and used a poly finish on some shelving. Do you have a product that would rid the lingering strong odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

How much would be needed to seal approximately 1200 sq ft of newly installed bamboo flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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