Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I need a non Toxic sealer for a squirrel feeder. What would be the best product in case of some chewing? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

What wood filler should I use with this topcoat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Does the Vermont Natural Coating Polywhey Exterior Penetrating Stain flake? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Is this product good for chicken coops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

What stain color is the closest to Early American? I am looking to match some other pieces in my home. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this be used on wallpaper in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

We used Mixwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane Satin on raw cherry hardwood flooring in one room. We've done 3 layers already. The off-gassing has been horrible! We plan to use another product in the remaining rooms. Would you recommend using this product. AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP, as a 4th layer to seal it in order to prevent more off-gassing? Would 1 layer be enough? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Could this be used on a car? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

I want to treat red oak ..large stepping stones cut with intent to use on the ground. Will this work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

I bought a sample of the Safecoat clear penetrating oil to use on a piece of hickory that is an outdoor tree swing. Can you give me application instructions and recommended # of coats. Also, should I reapply every year? Thanks! Sara View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

hi Reese from philly i plan to preserve the natural hardwood floors in the home i am in, yet take a simple approach to have a really nice looking floor so i want to just wax the wood but also with a good product like the one off to the left of this page?? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Need a product to seal in off gassing painted wood outdoors that was treated with waterproofing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Would this product work on mahogany? didn't see mahogany listed with ipe and teak, Trying to find a product for the chemically sensitive for a mahogany covered front porch. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Can you use the mono coat over a gel stain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

I am building a raised cedar garden bed and want to preserve the natural cedar color-prevent graying. Which product will keep the red color? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Would I be able to use this product to finish some wood storage containers for produce? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

I see that to get the best natural wood look, I should use gloss for first coat and then the satin. I have your Safecoat Hardseal product in gloss. Would this be ok to use with the acrylaq? Do I even need the acrylaq or should I order the Safecoat Hardseal in satin? It's for a kitchen table. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Can I use this product in a hand held garden spray bottle? Only a small amount of spraying needed. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Can you paint over this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Would this be safe and effective for the exterior of a chicken coop painted in milk paint and an acrylic mural? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 21

Can we put this over our wood ceiling in basement that was sprayed with fiberlock 6100? it's putting off horrible smell and also causing allergic reaction. Hoping we can put this on all wood. Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

My deck paint is peeling, I have scrubbed and washed it. Can I coat it before I repaint, or after? Which kind do I order? What kind of sealer would I use on old paint that has peeled ? Do I seal it before or after I repaint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Hi- I want to use one coat of your Oil Wax followed by two coats of Vermont Natural PolyWhey Floor Finish on our sanded floors. How long would you recommend letting the Oil Wax dry before applying the PolyWhey? I did a test with about 24 hours drying and it seems good, but wanted to get your input. Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

I am looking for a very Low VOC polyurethane like wood sealant to use on unfinished wood that will become a countertop in a high water area. Does not need to have stain. Interior. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

Can this be safely used to seal in odors in a unfinished sugar glider cage? Was not sealed when made an I purchased it with that odor and to make it all worse from a smokers house. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 26

When I apply satin AFM Acrylacq over acrylic paint on a kitchen table, do you have to apply a gloss AFM Acrylacq coat first, or can I just use two coats of satin AFM Acrylacq? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Can I use AFM Acrylacq over Behr Premium Plus paint? It is 100% acrylic. How long should I let the Behr Premium Plus paint dry first? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Q1: We want to use the VNC Penetrating stain for our fence. We have way too much fence to try and sand. Is pressure washing with a 3400 psi washer and the 30 degree tip as effective as sanding to clean the wood and open it up to receive the penetrating stain?Q2: Based on what I have seen on our deck which was previously improperly stained. It looks like the pressure washer would be as effective if not more effective than sanding to remove the old stain, Would you agree? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Would this be good for a raised dog feeding/water bowl? It won't likely have pooled water on the wood but will get small splashes here and there. It will be inside so not a lot of UV concern but want water resistance and a lasting finish. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

I am looking for something safer than epoxy to seal tumbler cups, would this be an option? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

I purchased this product to apply over LifeProof Rigid Core Liguria flooring. The product doesn't seem to be adhering. Any thoughts? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

Hi! I am looking for safe wood colored stain f(gray or brown) or my raised bed garden made of pine. Can you help? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

My standard poodle sleeps at our heads and stretches in her sleep, which causes scratches on our wall paint since we don't have a headboard. Would this prevent scratches and chipping of our wall? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Can deck revive be used on railings and spindles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

I want to design art craft table for kids...I was wondering if this seal would safe and hold up to toddler messes and daily cleaning? Also would this be safe over hand made toy blocks for toddlers that may put part of block in mouth from time to time? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

What type of maintenance and cleaning products do you recommend after this product is applied? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Will this change the color on new wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Could you compare BioShield Herbal Oil and AFM Safecoat Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil - why might I prefer one over the other? And does one of them "amber" the wood more than the other? I'm considering something for a new butcher block countertop which will have food on it - but I would like to tone down the appearance if possible. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 39

Can I apply this on the stovetop cutting board I made ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

I am looking to seal an area around a HVAC vent where asbestos (possibly) tiles have cracked. The tiles have been covered with plywood and laminate flooring, but since the cracked tiles are around the floor vent opening, I want to seal the edges. Will this product work for that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

You have any pictures of the cotton white on pine? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Can I use this product on sanded pine floors? The house was built in 1870 View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Hello! Can this Hard oil #9 be used to seal/waterproof plywood (for primarily indoor use)? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

I have bamboo coasters that are already finished and I've painted with acrylic. will the afm acriglaze work over the other finish and acrylic? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

I have red oak floors that have had danish oil and paste wax on them many years ago. Do I need to get every bit of the old oil and wax off before I use this. I really don't want to sand but don't mind stripping the wax. If I need to sand do I need to get down to raw wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Is this product safe for sealing reptile enclosures? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

I had built in cabinets installed and painted with a white oil base paint. It has been three weeks now, and the smell is so bad. Will your product work on this type of painted surface (wood) and if so, which product do you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

Our new bathroom vanity is made from acacia butcher block. The counter service will be exposed to water so I would like to use a product that will seal and protect the surface, as well as not have to reapply constantly. What product(s) would you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Would this product be the same as polyurethane sealer without all the chemicals? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

I bought a piece of wood furniture, used, that has a perfume smell (most likely from being polished with a scented wood polish and probably petroleum distillates in it). I can smell the perfume scent when I am near the furniture. I cannot just wash it off/out as it has penetrated the wood. What is the best product to use to coat the entire piece, inside and out (it's a hutch/cabinet piece) so that the perfume odor is blocked/encapsulated and no longer releasing into my home's air? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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