Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I used 3 coats over Milk paint painted over primed, ( ECOS PRIMER ) solid wood and it's still getting water stains. Can this not be used over milk paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

We have a room with a concrete floor in the garage for our guinea pigs. We want to seal the concrete without exposing the pets to harmful chemicals. Is this product small pet safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

I am hoping to safely cover a wood cabinet that still has a small amount of lead paint residue. I want a product that will provide a clear finish. It is the inside of a bathroom vanity, so some water resistance is required. Would this product be recommended for my project? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Can I use this over a water based stain on a CVG doug fir floor? I read fir takes water based stains better than oil based stains, and that poly sealers are not good on fir floors. I already bought this product, now I'm wondering if it will work over the water based stain I bought. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I am trying to seal a piece of reclaimed wood. However, I do not want it to look shiny, just natural. What product would be best? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Hi, I am looking for a product that would seal a plaster candle container, would this work?And after applying this on the plaster, would it give a shiny finishing on the plaster or my plaster could still stay matt looking? Because I would like to keep it matt. And do you ship to Hong Kong?Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

I want to clear seal pine tongue and groove paneling that will be used for our vaulted ceiling and some walls. Is this an appropriate product to use? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 8

Is this best to use for pine tongue and groove for ceilings and wall? They are freshly mill from surrounding properties so unfinished and just want the natural color to shine and have some protection. View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 9

I used Safecoat Naturals clear penetrating oil to seal my new deck about five years ago. I'd like to reseal it - and I (foolishly) never sealed the underside.� What is the best way to prepare the wood for reapplication? Do I have to sand, or can i use a power washer and a cleaning product such as Defy? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 10

Can this product go over newly installed laminate flooring to seal it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

We finished the hardwoods with this product 9 weeks ago and my skin is burning still. I use the product in 1990 on these floors and again in 2005 with no issues after a short time out of the house. Has the formula been changed? Also I can't live in the house. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

can it be used on vct floor to isolate vinyl pollution? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this oil be used on LAMINATED wood floors to prevent squeaking? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Can I apply this to wood plank laminate floors,"floating floor'? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

what do you mean not safe for freeze/thaw? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Can I use this on painted formica countertops? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Can this product be used on plywood for a DIY chicken coop? I live in WY so temperature and the elements are a constant battle. I need something to protect the chicks and their housing. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

I'm building a reptile terrarium out of plywood and have applied rustoleum chalked paint to it but just realized that there could be dangerous off gassing from the plywood. Could I use hardseal? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

Can I use Safecoat Naturals clear penetrating oil on my kitchen cutting boards? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

My community garden in Bellows Falls, VT, is looking for a soil- and food-safe product to seal fencing near the ground and below the ground. Is this product (Hard Oil #9) appropriate? Can it be mixed with Pine tar for treating non pressure treated wood below ground? Also, how long might the protection last on pine boards? Thank you for your help. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

is there a clear exterior sealer/stain finish? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

I painted my countertop with rustoleum countertop oil based paint. I put a couple coats of polyurethane. Will this give extra hardness to the countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this be used on bare MDF boards for my dollhouse and does the MDF need to be primed first before applying this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

My miniature dollhouse is made of MDF boards, can this be used to seal it (to help protect against moisture) BEFORE wallpapering with glue, wallpaper paste or self stick contact paper? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Do I have to apply paint over this after it dries or can it be used alone? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

My miniature 1/12 scale dollhouse is made out of unfinished MDF. Can I use this to seal it and protect the MDF from humidity? And would the MDF need to be primed before applying this product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Is this appropriate for sealing kitchen linoleum? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

I have scuffs on my sealed concrete floor. I don't know what type of sealer was used. Will this product take out the scuffs with buffing no matter what? Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

How is Herbal Oil #2 different from plain old linseed oil, which is what I have used for preserving garden tool handles? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

We are making a desk out of white oak and our daughters has a "clean" house and has requested any finishing products be free of toxins, etc. WIll this work and be free of harmful fumes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

I stained my raw stairs 4 days ago with oil based Min Wax which still smells, but did not stain dark enough gray. It is either pine or white oak, not sure. Can I use Rubio Oil Plus 2 C over it? I am chem sensitive, so it was a bad decision, but I had no idea organic products existed. Any solutions? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

I'm applying a Marmorino water-resistant Venetian plaster on my backsplash and I'm wondering about the feasibility of using it behind the stove as well. I need a sealer that is water, grease, and heat resistant. Would this product be recommended for that? More specifically, if it would stand up to the heat that it would be exposed to being behind a decently high-powered gas range stove. Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

How long does this wax take to fully cure? I've applied it 2 days ago and there are still footprints if I walk on it. Can it be buffed again at this point? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

What's the best product to use to finish an outdoor table (made of acacia wood) for durability and non toxic purposes (kids will be eating on this table)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Does this need a wood conditioner or water mist before applying to poplar cabinets? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 36

Can you pour this product on a countertop like a self-leveling how thick Can you pour each coat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

I used this on my earthen floors and did not buff. It seems to get sticky when it is hot and humid out. Do I need to buff it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

We have a patio chair made in Vietnam of Acacia wood. The assembled chair has a toxic odor. Would you recommend one of your safecoat products? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Hello, I had a wood craftsman carport built. I want to keep the wood natural color. I need to seal the wood. Would your product be suitable for sealing the wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

how is AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Oil Wax Finish applied to hardwood floors? Please provide details. Is buffing necessary? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

I just bought a piece of furniture that smells like it has recently been spray painted. I want to coat it with something good-safe so that it not only seals in the VOCs but also maintains durability as I plan to use it in my dining room. What product would you recommend for painted wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Looking for a glaze/seal for natural air dry clay pieces that would be safe to eat from- like cereal, soup, etc. do you have a product that may work for that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

I paint unfinished wooden peg dolls with acrylic paint. Would this be an appropriate sealer for them? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

How much would I need for two twin beds? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

Can I use this for interior? The casement window I want to finish is both interior and exterior when opened. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

I am trying to finish a wooden baby slide. I was planning on either painting it white or staining the wood grey. If I paint or use a water based stain what is the best sealer for the top coat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

I am looking for a product I can use to seal vinyl onto granite cutting, pastry and cheese boards - would this particular item work on a granite surface? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

Which of your wood sealants or finishes best prevents black mold? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Does Hard Seal block off-gassing from pesticides? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

Should SafeCoat Safe Seal or SafeCoat Hard Seal be used on painted MDF to stop off-gassing? The paint that was used is matte, very low sheen, Thank you for your time. View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

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