Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Staining pine on a child's desk, made in China and assembled at home. Does it need sanding? Pine looks pretty raw. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

What regular maintenance is required to keep the finish looking good? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

I have used the Rubio Oil Plus Two twice now and there is a very strong odor that lasts for days. Can you tell me what ingredient that odor is coming from? To me it smell like a scented cigar. Don't like it! ;-) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Can you ship pure oil and c2 in freezing weather 0 degrees? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

Can this be applied to a metal table? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Is SafeCoat good to use on outdoor wood surfaces, such as an outside wooden bar surface? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Can I use Acrylacq on Concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Do you have an outdoor one? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

I see that for a matte finish, the first coats should be gloss Acrylacq, followed by matte Acrylacq. Would it be okay to use gloss Acrylacq as the first coats, followed by a matte water based top coat of a different brand (General Finishes)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

What is a "fine haired rectangular poly pad"? I am having a lot of trouble with brushing on the Acrylacq, even when I pre-moisten the surface with a damp rag. I get a lot of air bubbles. I noticed in one of the comments that you recommend a poly pad as an applicator - but I am in the dark about what a poly pad is - any help is appreciated. Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

How do I use this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Hi. I'm repainting a shagreen table with acrylic paint. Is this compatible with acrylic, and could I use this as a top coat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

I already stained the plywood can I use over it for smooth finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

I'm refinishing a dresser for my daughter's nursery. My mother talked me into using Minwax Tung Oil finish on the dresser and I'm worried about the off gassing. Would any of your products work to solve this problem? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 15

Can I use this on a table we eat on? I refinished it with 100% acrylic paint and want to finish it with a food grade clear coat that makes it pretty. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Can you use on old glass windows? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

can this be used to seal acrylic paintings? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

I am potentially interested in purchasing a sealer (AFM SafeCoat) for some grass cloth wallpaper in my baby's nursery. After reviewing the products available, I can't decide if AFM Safecoat Hard Seal or Acrylacq would be better (or something else I've missed). The wallpaper will be hung with a low-VOC adhesive and hopefully completely installed by the middle of June. My baby is due in the middle of September and I thought I'd give the wallpaper a couple months to cure, then apply the sealer to be safe. I would like to paint the sealer on myself, but I read that there is a bit of a smell. What causes this smell, anything dangerous to the baby? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

I have a dining table that I would like to spray for a lacquer finish. It is chipped in places. Do I need to strip down to bare wood before spraying with the EcoLacq? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

I'm looking for a water based polyacrylic to cover a wood measuring stick I created for my daughter. I have acrylic paint pens for marking her age, so polyacrylic would be perfect for protecting it but also being able to paint over in the future. However, I'm having a hard time finding a VOC-free version. Do you have a product that will match this need? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 21

Is it safe on countertops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I have an old wood dresser and live in San Francisco. The humidity is usually around 50% and our dresser and clothes in it have started to smell a bit funky. I tried cleaning it with vinegar and leaving it outside but the smell is still there. Do you think one of your products will seal in the smell and probably mold spores in the dresser? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this be used on canvas? I'm curious if I can use it on a painting (not oil based) as a lacquer/ top coat substitute View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Is this safe for birdbaths??? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Is this product safe to be used around reptile? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Can I paint over safe coat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Is it safe for the inside of a birdbath? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Hi! Just wondering if this would provide a stable, even topcoat for sanded fiberglass? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

I am making some wood epoxy resin bowls/cups/plates and looking for a top coat/sealer that would adhere to both the wood and epoxy resin. It would need to be food safe as well. Which of your products do you suggest? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Could SafeCoat Acrylacq protect decorated license plate frames (colored glass gems glued on chrome-plated steel frames) on cars, outdoors? What sheen and how many coats do you suggest? Do you recommend brush painting, spraying, or dipping? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Does this have an aerosol? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Does this work well for exterior furniture or is something else recommended? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

Can I use Acrylacq on vinyl plank flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

I noticed one of the other odor sealers on your site said not to use it over oil-based polyurethane, but the Acrylacq description didn't say that specifically. Does the Acrylacq work well over oil-based polyurethanes? I am chemically sensitive and would love to be able to buy 'normal' finish furniture and just put a coat of this over the top! View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this be used on a stainless steel countertop ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Will this work over white chalk paint on cabinets? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Would it work on steel roofing with 100 year old cool lead paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Can I use this over top of water base paint on a door? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

I have "brick" paneling and want to seal it to make it easier to clean. What's the best sealer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Can I use this on pressure treated plywood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Can this product be applied to outdoor projects such as signs painted with acrylic to protect against chipping and weathering? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Where is this product sold at? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

why do you state that this product is not good over concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Can i use this in a fish tank? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

I am painting some wooden toys for my kids. I would like a glossy finish that's food safe & non toxic. Do you have any options ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

I bought a piece of furniture that came with a Prop 65 warning (not realizing). If I apply this seal, would it be healthier and cause less harmful results if I decide to keep this piece? Thank you. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Is this food safe. For glasses and metal plates? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

This product protects outdoor mural from the sun? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Can you use this to seal mortar? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Hi , I'm Looking for a fire safe glaze for my wooden bowls uses for candle making. Is this glaze a good option? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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