Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can I use this in an aquarium? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Would this be your best option for refinishing a child�s wooden desk? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Can it be used on an exotic hardwood like Ipe? And does it offer UV protection? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Does this product change the color of the wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Would this product be suitable to seal/cover your clay paints? Would these two be safe to use together for children�s toys? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

I want to seal the wood on my kids outdoor picnic table. Which wood sealer would be safest and hold up against weather? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago

Question 7

Are there any concerns with finishing a surface with Rubio Oil Plus 2C that is exposed to heat? I would like to refinish a mahogany fireplace mantle, and the piece can get warm/hot to the touch when the fire is going. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Can I apply this over painted MDF paneling? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Can this be used to seal cement candle holders? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

I'm hoping to use this on a 20x8 pine board floor. What amounts do you recommend and would you recommend I rent a floor buffer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

We have polished mud floors that were treated initially with several coats of linseed oil, left to dry for quite a while and then waxed with Bioshield #32 and buffed. That was a couple years ago and was appears as if it needs to be reapplied. Our question is whether we should apply any oil, either Bioshield Hard Oil #9 or another oil first before reapplying the Bioshield #32? Or is there something else we should do before reapplying and buffing with the Bioshield wax #32? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

What is the proper care for marmoleum floor? Can I use regular floor cleaners? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

Can this be used directly over a drywall skimcoat tinted gray to give a faux concrete look? Just trying to seal it the drywall mud and leave it. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

I have brand new oak butcher block style countertops from IKEA. We wanted to keep them as natural as possible and so we put 3 layers of mineral oil, and a 2 layers of a mineral oil/beeswax finish. As soon as a moist dishtowel rested on the countertop, the grain swelled up and was rough. We need to put something else on that's more durable after all. Will this Naturals Oil Wax Finish be ok to apply on top of these other natural oils/wax? Sure seems like there's plenty more penetration capacity based on how NON-water resistant the counters seem to be still. Oh and our sink is set into the countertop (lots of potential water exposure) and cooking will take place on them, but no chopping directly on them. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

What is the difference in "Pure (clear)" finish and the "Natural" finish with the Rubio Oil Plus 2C kit? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 16

What�s the best sealant for sauna interior? (Considering there is no specific product for that). View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

How many milliliter are in a sample of Rubio monocoat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

What is the safest sealer for clay pots? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Safeseal hard seal on chinese furniture made with waterproof particle board? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

What do you recommend to seal and give a low gloss sheen for luxury vinyl plank flooring? Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Can this be sprayed on to popcorn ceilings? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

What is the material used for the bottom of IKEA dresser drawers? It is almost paperlike with a very spongy porous bottom. Will this work for that? They lined the top with white liner. I put safeseal on the bottom sides and it absorbed it right up. Now it's a darker color. The dresser itself is pure pine so I didn't' think there would be smell. But there is a very sawdusty smell with the dresser in the room and it increases when opening the drawers so I suspect it is from the drawer bottoms. There is still smell. Will additional coats help? Or will it just ruin the papery material? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this be used on tin ceiling tiles? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

This product says that it does not give off odors and is safe from voc but it does not say if it traps the harmful fumes and gases that come from wood or other products. Does it stop it from seeping out of wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Does this contain polymerized or raw linseed oil? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Hi! I'm looking to put a high gloss clear-coat sealer on a teardrop camper that I completely painted in a mural fashion using bright colors of acrylic paint. Would this product work? I was also hoping for uv protection. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

Would this protect homemade fishing lures made of abs plastic with a fish scale texture and painted with acrylic paints? I need a thick outer shell that will be waterproof and hold up to rocks and fish strikes. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

Staining pine on a child�s desk, made in China and assembled at home. Does it need sanding? Pine looks pretty raw. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

I have a black painted hutch. I Would like to sand and touch it up with a non VOc paint. Then I�d like to seal it. It is in kitchen where we make our coffee. Which products do I need.? Thanks, Margaret View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago

Question 30

Can this product be applied after application of AFM SafeCoat, Concrete Floor Paint? And if so, how soon after the floor paint can we apply the polyureseal? And do we need to sand the painted concrete first? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

I've been applying Acrylacq to the interior of some wood drawers. On my last few, I applied one coat and then ran out of the Acrylacq product. Can I simply resume applying once I order a new supply, or do I need to do anything to re-prep (e.g., sanding, etc) in order to get started again? The Acrylacq instructions say to apply new coats in 4-8 hours, so I'm wondering if waiting longer causes any issues? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

What is the difference between Polyureseal BP and Acrylacq? Are there any uses for one that the other cannot handle? How do you decide between the two? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

I would like to put a shiny finish on top of a table that has been treated with BioShield Herbal Oil. What can I use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Is it 100% safe to use in my aquariums on my aquarium decor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

If I put this on white paint will it yellow? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this product be used to seal cement art works? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Is this product suitable to use in a vegetable raised bed made of Douglas fir? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Is this safe to use on a bird cage? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Will this product yellow over time if exposed to warm temperatures and UVB lights? Looking for a product to use seal an enclosure for a Bearded Dragon and I need it to be non-toxic and non yellowing. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

Is there any epoxy that would be safe to use in a wooden drinking mug? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

Would this be the ideal product to use to block out any off-gassing from fresh drywall/sheetrock? Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Will this product darken wood? I do projects with old wood, and I want to keep their natural color, while making them stronger and glossy View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Can I use the Rubio Monocoat on my live edge kitchen counters? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

I put down laminate flooring down. When it gets wet it swells up. What can I use to seal it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

I have a new oak floor with an aluminum oxide finish and it's a matte finish that xxxx up dirt. Can I apply AFM Safecoat Polyureseal BP Satin finish on this surface without sanding? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Hi! I have gunstock oak in my new home. Sadly, it�s stained different colors in different rooms. It has a natural golden finish in one room and a ore finished reddish stain in another. I want to have all of it sanded and stained a dark chocolate brown. I like brown that has more pink or chocolate undertones. I do not like grey browns or green browns. What would you suggest? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

I am hoping to find a cleaner that can be bought locally or made/ mixed by hand (like a vinegar/castille solution). Is there anything that could be purchased at a big box store or Ace Hardware that could be used on these floors? Thank you! Just wanting to reduce environmental impact! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

We've used these with great results on cork/radiant flooring, vertical wood, over paint with good results. Would it work for sealing/covering a cement CEILING? If so, how many coats do you recommend? At full concentration or diluted, please? Thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Would this work on a rabbit hutch made of Cypress Fir that is already lightly painted? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Is forbo floor finish good for floors that are not finished or have a soap finish? Thank you View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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