Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Does the 3-6 month wait time also apply to heat-treated wood (e.g. Thermowood)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Can I safely use to waterproof cedar planks in a bathroom without darkening the wood ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Can this product be used safely in eating surfaces? (Outdoor table) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

I have particle board in upstairs halls I want to smooth the surface can have a little texture. Would this be safe to use under chalk paint or kilz paint. Must be nontoxic and animal safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

I was wondering if you could ask AFM about whether Safeseal on plywood sheathing would stop water vapor from being able to pass from the inside of the house to the outside. I'm wondering if I am going to cause walls not to be able to dry to the outside because of this product. In a nutshell, does Safeseal affect the permeability of the plywood to allow water vapor to pass through? <BR>I'm reasoning if it stops off gassing of formaldehyde (gas) that it will also stop water vapor (gas) also. Is my reasoning faulty? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 6

I have OSB walls in a small room that have already been painted with interior latex paint. But the OSB odor comes through strongly. Can I coat over the paint to block out the odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Can I use this on a butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

I have a table tennis table. I think the table top is made of MDF board. I would like to seal the bottom side of the table-top to reduce off-gas. However, the bottom side is painted with some low-quality paint already. Can I still use safe-seal? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 9

Should I use Safecoat Safe Seal or Safecoat Hard Seal to stop off-gassing from the inside of my kitchen and bathroom cabinets and under sinks built with plywood? Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Can your product be used over styrene insulation? Or should I put a 1/4-in plywood over it and then seal the plywood? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 11

Does this seal the plywood and prevent water getting into the wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

We have a garage that we've converted to a cabin for my father. We put up chipboard walls and ceiling. He is chemical sensitive to the off-gassing. Would applying AFM Safe Seal to the already-installed boards solve the problem? We would only be treating one side of the boards. View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 13

Will this seal plywood from off gassing? I'm doing a van conversion and my plywood subfloor is still off gassing . View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this product safe to use on painted concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Fish/Aquarium Safe?Is AFM SafeSeal safe for aquarium fish?Our scenario is we have an aquarium stand with some particle board elements that needs to be sealed up (we would not be using directly on the tank itself).The air pump would be drawing in any vapors, is our primary concern. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Can i use safe coat on Armstrong wood ceiling tile that is made from mineral board to prevent gassing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Is there a way to seal new vinyl plank flooring to make my air safer? Thinking to get a remodeled house near Phoenix. Or,,, I guess if I can afford , can rip it out and replace w safe flooring or tile. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 18

Wondering if this or the hard seal is better for wall panels that are finished (white glossy side using as dry erase board) on one side then just the raw pressboard type material on the back. I just want to be able to seal the backside that is putting off the odors. Which would be best? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

I would like a recommendation for a sealer/primer for raw wood in a shop. I think it is just plywood and 2x4's, I am hoping to decrease the pollutants/off gassing coming out of the wood. What can I paint over this primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this be applied to T1 11 that my wife wants me to install as the finished walls of our interior laundry room? After it is applied, do we need to apply a primer before painting? Will this product affect the textured (rough) finish of the T1 11? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Hello, I have a bed that has been stained already and it is off gassing I am assuming formaldehyde. Can I use this product or do you recommend another product? The wood or pressboard is not exposed. It is brand new. Thanks Lisa View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Is the AFM Transitional Primer just as effective at blocking new plywood off gassing as the Safeseal? Can plywood treated with Safeseal be painted over? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

Could this be used over caulking? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

I'm looking for a sealer for a cork floor. What is your recommendation? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

How to Seal formaldehyde on painted furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

My new bathroom vanity was painted with a catalyst paint, I have tested it for formaldehyde and it off the charts, the dealer said he could spray an encapsulating that would stop the off gassing is this a possible solution? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 27

Can this product be used of Laminate flooring ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

Does this cover and mitigate asbestos toxicity? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

I just remodel my master bathroom. I also painted (Behr Marquee paint) and added new Pergo engineered hardwood floors. Unfortunately I haven't been able to sleep in my bedroom. As soon as I enter the room my nose, eyes and throat feel irritated. I have been having more frequent asthma attacks. I can feel that something is wrong in my bedroom and or bathroom. Which sealer should I use on my floor and which should I use on my walls. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

We have a little mold on framing lumber and they are coming to sand it off and want to put a sealer over it to ensure safety. Is this the right sealer? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

What can I use to encapsulate lead based paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

What is the best product for encapsulating VOCs in an engineered hardwood floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Hi! I leave in the North West Seattle and I got a wood Pine Barrel Sauna. I would like to protect the exterior from the mold and rain without odor and save while is not recommended to use sealer on sauna because of the high temperature. Any thoughts? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Hello. Seems like this will work for fiber board as well? (As in the inexpensive nail on sheet backing on budget furniture.) Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Hi. I got furniture that is made of engineered wood. So I am thinking to use a safecoat safe seal for unfinished porous sides. But I would also like to seal the laminate. it's very thin almost paperless. What product should I use? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Can I use Safecoat Hard Seal inside my kitchen 35 year old particle board cupboards? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

I'm suffering from severe allergies and breathing difficulties and I'm not sure what's causing my problems. We're doing some renovation. I need AFM Safe Seal for the plywood flooring before we put on the bamboo flooring. I'm very sensitive to smells. Lately, it has gotten worse since my husband and his friend have started doing the kitchen. Please advise me which AFM product to get. Looking forward to hearing from you. View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 38

Will Forbo adhesive stick to this? We want to use on plywood underlayer and then lay Marmoleum tile. Will the adhesive still stick? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

I am painting a cutting board for a chef who wants to use it daily. Would this be good to use as a sealer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

Is this a gel stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Would you use this on newly sanded hardwood floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Is sanding required? We have bamboo and do not want to sand. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Does this need to be buffed like a wax finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Hello. How long does safecoat naturals oil wax need to dry before walking on it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Can I stain my floor first? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

We are interested in using your SafeCoat oil/wax sealer for our soon-to-be sanded 80+ year-old oak floors. We live outside Detroit, Michigan. How long does shipping normally take once ordered? Also, when is it safe to apply and what is the ballpark estimated drying time before floors can be walked on? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 47

Can this product be used on manufactured wood flooring? Ty View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Can I use this on an unsealed wood floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

I bought an antique oak store counter that I am using for my kitchen island. I want to make the top more water/stain resistant, but I am not going to prep food directly on the counter top. Are there any products I can use to do this without sanding off the current stain? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 50

What finish would you classify this,matte, semi-gloss,gloss? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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