Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

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 2

Can you paint over this product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

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 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Will the Hybrid Exterior work well and look nice on outdoor Eastern Red (Aromatic) Cedar furniture? Will it amber the wood like spar/marine poly? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Which product would be best to protect from water, insects, termites AND keep the natural look on raw wood just cut from a palm tree that has been dead for several years? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

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 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Is it food safe for high chairs and toddler helper towers?And could it cause any issue for toddlers with a dairy (cow's milk protein) allergy eating off of a table finished with it (as it's made with whey). View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

Can your stain be applied with a garden pump sprayer? I did this many years ago with a penetrating preservative stain. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

We want to lay unfinished southern pine floors in our Living room approx 950sq ft. Everyone has warned us not to. We also do not want a poly . We cannot decide between the Rubio Monocoat Pure or the Oil Wax Finish. Any suggestions ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

Which product if any would you recommend for new pine Beehive boxes? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

How long does hard oil #9 have to dry before i use Bioshield floor and furniture wax? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

I want to seal a bisque figure that will be in an aquarium. Will this be safe for fish, shrimp and plants? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

I applied Raincoat tinted water repellent to outside wood shower but water is not beading up as it should. Can I sand or steel wool surfaces again and apply your product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Will this AFM SafeCoat Polyureseal BP *prevent yellowing* if applied to new, sanded Hoop Pine Plywood (similar to Baltic Birch Plywood) over time? I want to preserve the light, natural color of the wood, so prefer not to use any stain. And will it be successful in repelling moisture, or is there another product to finish/seal with? I plan to install the plywood on the walls and ceiling of my tiny house. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

is this safe to put on wooden bird houses? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Is this what I would use to seal cedar decking and cedar chairs? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 18

Hi, we are refinishing some old hardwood floors, and debating whether or not to stain them. Can stain go underneath Penetrating Sealer #5 followed by Hardwax #32, and if so, should the stain be of a certain type? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

What safecoat product can l use over oil enamel? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

We have 2 Labrador retrievers. How durable AFM SafeCoat BP relative to other safe finishes? How many coats recommended? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Can you use it on venetian plaster? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Would this product be good to seal raw wood furniture? We had a mycotoxin (mold) issue in our home and trying to seal any parts of our furniture that are raw wood to keep it protected. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

Can Bioshield Aqua Resin Floor Finish be used to seal vinyl floor tiles? I need a clear sealant that can provide a protective coating for a vinyl (peel-and-stick tiles) floor in a kitchen and bathroom. Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Hello, I'm going to stain an interior pine window frame. I would like know if I can use your Clear Penetrating Oil as a wood conditioner to reduce blotching. before applying a polymerized linseed oil colored stain? Thank you for your help, Rockne View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 25

Using on smooth planter box I made of a particle board. It is very heavy in weight. Can I send photo of wood edge? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

How often do I have to redo the counter tops.? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

I painted my laminate formica countertops with a paint kit. it's holding up well, but the glossy finish is showing wear and scuffs. I'd like to take it to a matte or satin finish, but the paint kit company only offers gloss. If I sand with a fine grit and dull the surface, can I use this to reseal? How durable is it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

I purchased new furniture about six weeks ago. My roommate is reacting to it and we think it may be the undersides of the tables and chairs which are painted but feel rough to the touch. The tops of the tables and chairs seem fine. Would it work to use the Safecoat Hard Seal on the undersides over a layer of paint, or would the whole table need to be treated? Is there another product that would be more appropriate for this application? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Does this product seal in formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Is there something that could be applied before or after the hard oil #9 to add UV protection? in this case it would be for outdoor wood furniture. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Is Oil Plus 2C effective when used on maple? I am considering using this to refinish maple hardwood floors, but I know the tight grain makes it less accepting of certain stains. Will it prevent wood from yellowing over time? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

I am putting in a western red cedar tongue and groove ceiling in our campervan: approximately 6' wide and 10'long. How much might I need (wondering if I should get smaller cans vs. The larger ones) and is this the best product to use for this application? It will encounter moisture from cooking (although we do have fans) Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

I want to use this on a slab of spalted sycamore to sit houseplants on near a window. What color would enhance the spalted areas? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

am a cat rescuer...pulled carpet up years ago. but cat urine is the next biological weapon....is there anything that can 'seal' that odor after cleaning? I don't care about looks; I have a friend that is in need and will be moving in.....I want to make him as comfortable as I can.... View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

You mention burnishing with 250 - 350 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper. Is this done after each coat when the surface is still wet or after the surface is dry before the next coat Ismail applied? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

I'm building a maple table for my kitchen. What is the drying time for the hard oil #9? How many coats should I use to maximize water repellency? How long should I wait between coats?Thanks,Rick View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

it would be for a PIE basket. does this stain, after applying to wicker or wood, have a toxic odor? the stain on my basket now has to be aired out for a month before I can put a pie in the basket! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

I have spots on my aluminum oxide finished acacia floor. Would this work to fix my areas that have worn through the finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Can this product be used to seal wood bowls for holding hot contents like mexican salsas? Hot as in temperature. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Looking at buying a home with knotty pine paneling, flooring, and cabinets. The previous owner smoked and the smell is lingering throughout the home. We suspect they were stained with an oil based product, along with an oil based polyurethane finish. Is there anything we can do to encapsulate the smell? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

I've applied an oil based poly to my wood floors. it's humid in my locale and I've had an issue with moisture in the subfloor during the summer. I was told I need to apply a breathable finish (after I take up the oil poly) and that water based poly is more permeable. Is the Monocoat breathable? Is it more vapor permeable than water based poly? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 42

I'm a manufacturer of Cross Laminated Timber made from softwood. We're getting clients that want finished surfaces for floors, walls, and ceilings. Would this product perform well if applied in the factory and then shipped to client? Would we then inform them of the product and send this Oil Wax in a repair kit once it�s installed? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

I am building a cat tree with seasoned wood from a fallen tree. I want to use a nontoxic sealer as our 2 cats like to chew wood. Is the sealer safe for my pets? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

I went to a workshop to paint a cheese board plate on a wood surface. Can I use this to seal the paint and keep the quality of wood and paint? Is it safe to put food on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Would this product waterproof a wall enough for use as a backsplash? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Do not freeze' query: is this just in regard to storage and application process? Is it acceptable to apply on to wood that will experience freezing temps after it cures? Ex: Deck w/ snow, interior of a non-insulated shed, floor of an enclosed utility trailer, etc. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Is it necessary to finish this with wax? Or, can we just seal our wood floor with this product alone? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

Hi I found an empty birds nest (slightly broken with broken piece within range) outside this fall on the sidewalk.. I determined that this nest is abandoned and not reusable to any birds. I�d like to preserve this nest somehow will this material be useful in that process ? The nest is made of tree branches and mud. I have put it in a plastic bag for some time then I will take it out and attempt to cure/dry it. Once I am done it will remain indoors Thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Does this seal in vocs ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

Will this work on cardboard? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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