Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can this be used as sealant for granite contact paper on countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Hello� I have moved into a man apartment with vinyl tiles and there is a heavy vinyl odour in two rooms. The tiles are very old and I see evidence of mold coming up through the seams in a few places. It�s a rental and have no hope of the landlord checking the subflooring or replacing the tiles. Would this product work to seal the vinyl and also seal the seams? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Is this product suitable for going over plywood interiors of kitchen cabinets that are musty, old-smelling during high humidity? Would it help neutralize the odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

The question is can I use this product as a safe top coat for glass plates to eat on? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

I have particle board kitchen cabinets in a place built over 30 years ago. Only surfaces visible when the cabinets are closed have a laminate veneer. The insides and presumably the bottoms and and backs are uncoated particle board. I want to seal the surfaces I can reach - the insides. I have a full leftover container of AFM Hard Seal from another project. I noticed Polyureseal BP did best at blocking formaldehyde in the tests on your website. Would you recommend Hard Seal, Acrylacq, or Polyureseal BP? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Hi, I am seeking a plant based/environmental friendly sealer for my wood paintings. I use mineral and earth pigment paints, basically crushed pigment powder mixed with water. Would this be the recommended product to try on my pieces? I've used Acri-Soy in the past and it can smear the paints sometimes due to its consistency. My art is made with 100% plants so everything is an experiment, but I thought I would ask in case there may be a better suggestion. Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

I recently installed untreated pine on the ceiling in my bathroom. I am looking for a nontoxic seal that will protect the wood from water damage/molding etc. I don't intend to stain the wood. I only need to seal it. Is this an appropriate product for that? Thanks in advance. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Can I use this to seal an epoxy painted floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

Is this ok to use on outdoor teak furniture? It�s faded Which I like and has been cleaned of mildew and moss so I just want a clear seal to protect wood. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Hi, we made a toy box from pine for our granddaughter for Christmas and used a min-wax product to stain and seal...it off-gassed terribly for almost 4 months , we sanded it all down to bare wood again..is this product suitable for our project..we want absolutely no odors ? Thank you ! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Can a conventional finish, such as polyurethane, be applied over top of this? I don't know anyone who has used this product and while I would really like to try it out, I am wondering about a backup plan if it just isn't for me. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Hello. Would this product work on an earthen ( aka adobe) floor? The floor consists of 3 parts sand, 1 part native soil containing clay and finely chopped straw fragments which was then sealed with 5 coats of boiled linseed oil. We're looking to further protect the floor. Thanks View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this be used to waterproof the inside a wooden reptile enclosure? Enclosure will have soil on the bottom and temperature of 100 degrees F in spots.Is it safe? Or is there a different product that would be better? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this product non-flammable? I am considering wooden candle holders and need a clear coat to seal them. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

We have a redwood pergola. It needs to be sealed. Does this work? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

The floors in a shipping container has pesticides. Would this product make the floors safe ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Once applied is it water resistant? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this be used on hardwood floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Can you use on laminate? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Was wanting to use this on some concrete. Goal is to make the concrete hold water like a pond. Non toxic to my turtles right?? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 21

Will this product crack if applied to a flexing surface? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Can I find this in Waco Texas? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

My wife and I are painting our wood kitchen cabinets with latex 'chalked' paint. Will this work on our cabinets? I am very sensitive to chemical odors. Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

I have installed pressure treated wood as the beams beneath my kitchen. The beams are at least 24 inches above the ground and have been treated with afm safe coat safe seal or hard seal I'm not sure which. But I had an allergic reaction to the wood chips that got on my sweater and am considering replacing the wood with pine. Would this product be correct for that? The house is in florida and is subject to termite infestation. Please advise. Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Can I use this on an old wood floor in my bathroom? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Does it work to cover urine odors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Would Hard Coat be the correct product to use on stained T1-11 to seal against formaldehyde for interior installation (family room)?? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this be used to seal shellac onto glass to increase scratch resistance? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

I would like to seal my chalkboard wall so that I can use chalkboard markers and they will easily wipe off. Can this be used for this purpose? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

I bought the sample pack of 2c. Can I purchase accelerant separately? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

Would the DuroGrit work on thermally modified wood? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 32

I want to use BioShield in the ebony color on maple butcher block. I do not cut on this butcher block, but I roll out cookies, etc. Is the product food grade? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this be used on new concrete? I'm looking for the best finish for an indoor concrete floor. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 34

can this be used on steel like a paste wax? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

My carpenters applied an oil based stain to my oak stair treads. Big mistake. It smells horrible. I did not apply oil based polyurethane yet because I realize that will smell even more! And water based polyurethanes don't work over oil based stains! Is there any healthier product I can cover my oil stained stair treads with? So far every product I see says do not apply over oil based stains. Is there any "low odor" oil based polyurethane product I can use? Or do I need to sand off the old oil stain and start again?? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

I bought an antique painted cabinet, painted green. I want to use it in the kitchen so I want to cover the paint with something. Is AFM SafeCoat Acrylacq a good choice? The description says "Raw wooden stained or previously painted cabinetry," Does that mean it can go on painted wood or wood that was painted and then had the paint removed??? Or is AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP a better choice??? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

I am redoing a solid oak table and I am wanting to stain it green, what should I use to seal it once stained, good safe and easily cleaned? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 38

I just sanded my kitchen stone countertops. What clear coat should I use to protect them? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Does this product dry with a natural finish? In other words is there any gloss to it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Is it safe for previously oiled and then sanded wood.? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

Hi there, can I use Rubio Monocoat oil + 2C to finish a new solid nailed white oak floor that has just been sanded, or should I use another product to seal it first? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Can I use this product to seal chalk paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

A neighbor made me a mailbox out of nice untreated pine in the shape of a barn. I need a treatment that will seal the mailbox so water doesn't get through to the inside, between each piece of wood used to form the barn shape. He did a terrific job, but I do worry about small leaks. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

Could this work in marine applications such as a pontoon deck sealer on marine plywood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

My deck is 196 sq ft. Will 1 kit be enough? I just want to be sure I'm understanding the information provided correctly. View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 46

Hi,we are going to paint out dining table using nice n toxic latex paint.But since latex paint is not durable especially on a dining table that we wiped all the time,will this be used as a protectant/sealer to prevent chips?Non toxic is our concern.Do you ship to canada? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Hello! I purchased a sample of this in satin and I love it but it�s too shiny for a project I'm working on. Could you recommend another product that will seal wood (outdoors) that has a matte/flat finish? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 48

Hello! Would this work for outdoor art and wood signs if the wood is untreated and the designs are painted with water-based acrylic? Also, is this non-yellowing? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 49

Is this safe to use to seal glass, for example water tobacco pipes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Would this work on top of milk paint? Is it cpsc complaint or would it pass testing if I sent it to the lab I use? Thank you! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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