Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I am looking for a safe sealer for my concrete kitchen countertop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

I have trim that is stained with minwax oil based stain and we were in a hurry and installed it without finish, can this go over that? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

How often to you have to reapply AFM Safecoat clear penetrating oil? And do you have to re sand every time you reapply? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

Is there any cleaners that should NOT be used on Polyureseal BP Matte, when mopping? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

What can it be used on? The �not to be used on� list, list�s everything. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this be used on a kitchen table? I am having one made and like the Indigo. What top coat do you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

How easy is this to use on pine? It states above : "NOTE 2: Soft woods like pine are very porous and often appear splotchy unless sanded and treated properly by professionals." So if I sand it, would it still be blotchy because a professional has an extra step that they would do? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Would this product be good on older sheet vinyl flooring? Not the newer plank vinyl. Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

can this product be used on terrazzo floors and can it be used in a spray bottle? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

I want to paint my wall white, then faux with white glaze. I want a hint if gloss with textured look. How do I do this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Are any of the ingredients in Rubio products byproducts of animals? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

We have a White Oak outdoor dining table that we just finished and are struggling with how to finish it. The person who built it suggested polyurethane for spar varnish. Our concerns are weather durability for hot sun and rain, food and drink spills, And we prefer a flat finish if possible. We live in California or the sun is hot! And we don't want to stress about water rings on the table� Would this be a good alternative to the options above? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Would any of your products be food safe and non-toxic for an elevated 2ft up garden? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

I am not sure how to use the BioShield Floor Milk. Do you mix with water to use as a cleaner or straight from the bottle as a floor finish? I have Marmoleum flooring that is more than 15 years old and looks like it could use a little restoration. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Is this product appropriate for sealing terracotta tile? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

My concrete countertops are starting to discolor and become rough, would this product or another you have work to restore surface? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Can I use this on non waterproof Laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

I am looking for a sealant to put over a peel and stick vinyl flooring. I am looking for a shine and to be waterproof. Is this the product I should use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Can I use this on wooden utensils? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

Is this product recommend for laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

I was wondering if this would work on cork trivets that I have painted with acrylic paints? I would like them to still be used as trivets. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used on butcher block countertops? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

We have an oak cabinet (veneer shelves and sides, solid doors and trim) that was built about 30 years ago by a local carpenter. We love it but it has had a "doggie doo" smell inside ever since we got it when it was new. It still does! It looks totally normal, but when you open the doors, there it is. Humidity seems to make it worse. We do not know what kind of finish it has, but it is not bare wood. Do you have any suggestions on how we could mitigate this problem? It was less an issue when we lived in Arizona, but here in Indiana it has gotten worse. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

Hello! I really like this product description and everything about it except I need matte instead of gloss. That said- how glossy does the gloss actually look? Is it pretty obvious? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Can I use this product over top of my fathead sticker on my epoxy floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

I bought a dresser with drawers stained with an oil-based stain. Even after 6 months, the drawers still emit an odor. Is this sealer an odor sealer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

I am considering applying AFM Safecoat Polyureseal BP over flooring. Does anyone have experience with dogs on this sealer and how the sealer performed? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Is the penetrating oil. Product suitable for coating wine barrel staves that have been put together to form a charcuterie board? View answer

Asked 12 ´months ago

Question 29

Can this be used on grilling grates? Is it food grade type paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

I have vinyl plank floors. I need something to seal my floors and seams just in case my dog decided to pee on the floor. I don't want pee on the subfloor. Will product work well for my concern? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

We just purchased a home in Oregon- the interior walls are all rough cedar. We want to apply something to them to allow a smoother finish. Would this work? There are a lot of walls and 2 stories so want something to apply and be done.Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Will this work and seal the grout in on my river rock shower floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Our raised beds are wet from recent rains, but now we have a dry spell of 3 weeks ahead. Can this product be applied to damp wood? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

Can I use this on cabinets that were primed with an oil based product, but painted with a topcoat that is not oil-based? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this product be used on raw wood in lieu of shellac before painting (interior wood ceiling)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

How long after applying two coats of sealer can you apply paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

I just re roofing my house with prefinished hardwood floor. Which product I have to use to seal the gas off? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

I am looking to stain my alder windows and doors to match or compliment my white oak flooring, Darker stains seen to be blotchy. Do you have any recommendations for me? Should I use a pre-conditioner and if so which one do you recommend? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 39

Have water leak in bird bath. Is this product safe for outdoor birds? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

If you applied this to untreated wood, would it remain safely compostable at the end of its life? Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

Could this be used to seal an oil finished walnut dresser for indoor use? Would this have a glossy or satin finish? Looking for as low sheen as possible. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Hi, is it possible to "stain" this naturally, like using tea or berries? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this seal in VOC from oil based paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Does this product perform well on Douglas fir? Or is fir too soft for penetrating oil to provide durability? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Can I use this product on a little table (Made of:concrete/granite stone powder /natural jute fibers and water) that will live outdoors in a mild Southern California climate? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

We sanded and removed stain and urethane sealant from a pine bathroom floor. We have just re-stained the floor. What is the best product to seal the floor with now? And how long would it take to ship? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

I saw a video regarding the difference in color between the AFM SafeCoat Polyureseal BP sheens (gloss is milky white, clear, and the satin and (I assume) matte are colored. The video states that they both dry clear, but the satin and matte may �build up� a color on the surface if more than one coat is used. Here is my question: will the Acrylacq in matte also do this? Is it clear or �muddy� like the satin/matte Polyureseal BP? I have white kitchen cabinets that I want to keep a matte sheen, but not change the color with several coats of sealer. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Hi, is this product non flammable? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Is this good safe and dishwasher safe. Heat resistant? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 50

I moved into a house where cats have sprayed the paneling and it ran down to the slab flooring. Is there something I can seal the wall and flooring to keep the smell from leaching out? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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