Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

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 4 ´years ago

Question 2

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

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 6 ´years ago

Question 4

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Is this appropriate for sealing kitchen linoleum? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

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 6 ´years ago

Question 12

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 5 ´years ago

Question 13

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 6 ´years ago

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

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 5 ´years ago

Question 18

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 6 ´years ago

Question 19

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 6 ´years ago

Question 20

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 21

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 7 ´years ago

Question 22

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 6 ´years ago

Question 23

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

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 25

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 5 ´years ago

Question 26

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 27

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

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 1 ´year ago

Question 30

Can I use this in an aquarium? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

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 6 ´years ago

Question 34

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 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Can I apply this over painted MDF paneling? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

1) I am wondering if this can be used over a bookshelf finished in a shiny "grey painted lacquer". (I am not sure if it is made out of oil-based polyurethane or an oil-based product and can't seem to figure it out.) I am chemically sensitive and am almost about to throw the shelf out, but it was expensive so I'm trying to give this a shot first. (For the record, this horrible shelf hasn't stopped off-gassing for over a year. I've had to keep it in our storage room because I can't stand the smell.) Do you think this product would work? 2) If this would work, and I also wanted to paint the shelf white, would I paint it before I put this on or after? I was planning on using milk paint. Thank you in advance. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

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 4 ´years ago

Question 39

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 4 ´years ago

Question 40

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

How big is the sample size? I want to test on a few different materials with the proper number of coats to determine which finish works best for which surface. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 42

Are there any limitations on what cleaners I can use on this finish? I used this finish on original pine floors from 1850.Thank you! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

I have an old bottle of AFM safe seal. Any chance it's still good? I have a new bottle on the way, but I was thinking of trying the old one on the problem furniture while I wait. It's about 10 years old, though! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

Should I use this if I can't seal in all sides of the pressboard? I have a couch, and some of the surfaces are covered by fabric or are so internal that I can't get to them. Will it help if I only can partially seal the surfaces, or will that just prolong off gassing by not allowing the pressboard to offgas in all directions? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

Which of your products is best for use on Masonite MDF hollow core interior doors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Will this work on a resin fountain? Is it safe for birds View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Can it be applied to packed dirt subfloor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

I'm wanting to adhere decorative napkins to a glass plate and seal it for food use. Can you recommend a product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

I've applied 2 coats and realize it is going to be an outdoor piece. Can I apply a waterproof seal on top of the safecoat matte? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

What do you recommend for cleaning the deck before application Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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