Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I should have double checked the instructions re: applying at least 2 coats. Carpenter applied one coat. What could be applied over it now? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 2

Is this safe to use on my bamboo shower mat while I'm taking a shower? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Looking for a seal for wood baseboards, clear varnish, zero or minimal voc. Please advise? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Does it provide protection without a glassy appearance? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Would this work on air drying clay pots as a sealer? The clay pots can't get wet when they dry, So would this make them waterproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Hello, can I use this product to seal pine plywood walls and cabinets? Looking for something low VOC but still provides moisture protection especially in areas like the bathroom. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Can this be used for wooden garden planter to prevent decay? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

I want to paint the interior walls of my strawbale house. Is this a good option to seal the walls and make them less dusty without creating a vapor barrier? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

I am pricing a job that has a specification for an antimicrobial finish on 200 sf of Maple BB tops. These do not need to be food grade, they simply spec antimicrobial finish. Does this product have any AM properties that are documented? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

I have a tabletop made of mdf board. I refinished it using an oil based primer then painting with interior latex paint... can I use Acrylacq on top of this to seal in the mdf gasses and everything else? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

I painted my kitchen cabinets with milk paint from General Finishes. I used General Finishes top coat in satin finish and it didn't cover well at all. It was very streaky and way too shiny. Will this cover any better and will it be shiny? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Could this be used to seal an old pair of painted chopsticks? We don't want the painted flowers to wear off any further. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

I'm looking for a safe stain to use on my raised garden boxes. I'd like a little dark staining and a protectant. Can you recommend something? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

I have some new Sauder furniture that has raw particle board on the edges. Even the wood parts that have been finished have the odor. Should I use the safe seal on the raw edges and the hard seal on the finished parts, or can I use the hard seal on the raw edges and the finished parts? I just need to seal in so no off gassing. Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

We used radon seal and are looking for a topcoat waterproof layer. We have also previously sealed cracks and old carpet tacking holes with a silicone based caulk. Will this product hold up to high traffic and constant pressure from carpet and will it adhere after using radon seal? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

I bought an old antique piece that I want to put outdoors. it's already painted white. Will this product work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Would this work well to prevent corrosion on jewelry? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

I'm wondering if this will hold up to regular steam and not leach? I'm trying to seal a wooden yoni steam seat and would prefer to seal rather than oil. Unless you think oil is better for this purpose? Thx! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

I bought a cabinet. Not sure what kind of wood it is or if it is a laminate. Cabinet said "Warning: Formaldehyde gases". Can this product be used to eliminate the gases from formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Can polyureseal be used over raw pine doors to seal in the odor and toxins? Can those doors then be painted with AFM safe coat primer and paint at a later time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Does this product work on natural stone to seal in dust? Do you have any before and after photos View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used after staining the wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Is this product paintable? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Would this work for my table that I painted with acrylic paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Hi, I would like to created a mixture of semi gloss and eggshell transparent/translucent glazed finish with a sponged and brushed copper and bronze finish over a deep red and or terracotta wall. I like the idea of either outright metallic pigments or more of a pearlescent finish. Do you have any suggestions for green product options? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 26

We coated our paperstone counters with bioshield counter finish. 2 years later the finish has spots on it that seem like something dissolved the finish. Do we need to sand the counter top before reapplying the bioshield? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

Can I use Permabond with a topcoat of something other than Deck Revive? To be honest, the reviews for Deck Revive are not very good so I wanted to use something else. Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 28

Can I use this product on wood that has been stained with Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

I installed sticky plank vinyl and would like to seal it. Would this be a good seal to use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Do you need to sand between coats? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

I recently purchased a gallon of this stain in 'Sterling Gray', I need to re-order to finish staining my garden beds, but it seems as if you don't have that color anymore. Was the name changed? 'Granite Gray' looks very similar. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Does it yellow the wood while protecting it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

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 35

I am building a rock wall for my bearded dragon, using pond shield as a finish. Can I use this on grout to keep the odors in? Before applying the pond sealer? Or can I use this on the grout then the pond armor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Does it flake off over time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

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 38

Can this be used over chalk or clay based paint? I'm vegan and most furniture waxes have beeswax in them. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Will this block off gassing from pressure treated plywood floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Is this food grade safe? I want to use it on a trellis I'm building for my cucumbers and beans to grow on. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

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 42

It looks blue and milky, will that go away? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Can I apply latex stain after product dries? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

I have just used Safecoat sealer on the particle board edges of my "small" file cabinet. The smell (throwup) is still present. Should I just continue to air it out? Reseal it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Is this safe for inside sauna.? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Can you use it on exterior wood doors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use this finish on vinyl tile? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

I did an acrylic paint pour on a spray painted metal birdbath . Will this product work to seal the pour work in the basin to put water in?x View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Do you have a safe coat for outdoor use on a bird bath? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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