Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

How long does it last outside on a fence before you have to recapture it? Can you spray it on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Anyone use this on real furniture? tacky to sit on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

I was wondering how would this product react on brand new western cedar walls and ceiling? Would the product stop the wood from discoloration from aging? Cedar in particular changes color dramatically with time so I was wondering how would a white color monocoat finish look on cedar after a 1-5 years? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

Hi - This seems to have a very high VOC content; is there anything about the Kahrs brand that makes it safer than alternatives? Is there any info on off gassing after it cures? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Can any of your top coat products be used on a laminate countertop that's been painted with several layers of paint? And is it food safe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

Howdy! I'm building a outdoor cat yurt structure using a mix of pressure treated new lumber and salvaged wood. Do I need to wait the 6-8 months for the pressure treated wood to season outside before applying this? And will this combat the wood greying from UV? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

I want to build a wood table for outdoor use. After priming and painting it, would this product (AFM Safecoat, 2K Urethane)be the best coating to protect it from the elements? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Is Forbo "residential floor finish" good for Marmoleum? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

What volume does the $9.95 sample come in? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

I was told to use the residential floor finish on my click marmoleum tile floor. I have had my floor about 2 years. I am seeing some surface scratches. Will the residential floor finish restore these spots? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Just had marmoleum sheet flooring installed for kitchen and baths. Is there anything I need to do to it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

I found your Marmoleum cleaner for purchase....but could not find the Marmoleum polish you refer to in your instructions. What is it's exact name and where can I purchase it? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 13

Can you tell me the shelf life of Forbo Cleaner and Forbo Matte Finish? I will be buying both, but don't want to over-buy more than I will use if products may lose effectiveness over time. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 14

We're considering putting in Marmoleum and saw this page before your care page: http://www.forbo.com/media/document/3d73e112-5564-4c7d-ab7e-19af4a006faf <BR>They say no further finish is needed, but you say it is. Please comment. View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 15

Is the product useful on other flooring materials? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

Replacing deck . Some joists are rotten on top up to 2 or 3 inches. Will this product fill rotten wood areas ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

how long after putting on a coat of Permabond do I have to wait to paint the deck with the deck revive? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 18

Can you use monocoat on oak table? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Hi I have a floor that was stained with Rubio chocolate color. What color of universal maintenance oil should I purchase? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

About to install raw Sycamore Slabs for our stairs. What do you recommend for a stain/seal/protector that would be best for an environment of kids? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Could I use on a bee hive? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

I used teak oil on our front door last year which is an old ship door. Will your product penetrate or do I need to use a cleaner first or wait another year before reapplying your oil? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 23

Is the final finish shiny or matte? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

I plan to purchase Bioshield, Koloranti Teak Furniture Oil to restore my outdoor teak table. Can the leftovers be used to protect a previously stained redwood gate? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

If using this to stain a coffee table what would you recommend to apply (if anything) to the top to make it resistant to water staining from drinks? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

And if this is finished with AFM safecoat ext for an exterior application, would it have UV protection to protect the color or no? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

I live in a house that has a cement basement and on the outside it looks like limestone. I want to paint the bottom 2 feet of my exterior house (looks like limestone) with a cherry brown to bring out the colors to the rest of the house. This will make it look really nice as the house has a faded touch to it. I kind of dread painting it with a paint brush so I'm looking for advice on what to use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

We have an office made of beautiful Alder wood. It has had a terrible odor since we purchased the home. We researched and were told it may have been that the wood was diseased as the home was built in 1992 and the wood was shipped. Could we seal the walls with this product to get rid of the odor? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Can you use this to seal a table top over chalk paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

I just stained my wood countertops and sealed them the smell is horrible been 2 weeks now! Can use this on them? I have had a headache almost every day since!! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Can you seal stained glass with this? I have some old interior doors with large diamond-shaped leaded stained glass inserts and the caning between the glass pieces is flaking off tiny lead slivers. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Safe to seal countertops concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this product be used on wooden countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

I finished some cabinets with Varathane "No odor water-based polyurethane". Two weeks later, it still has a strong chemical smell. Would hard seal be the right product to stop this off-gassing? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this be applied over oil based undercoat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Can you use AFM SafeCoat, Hard Seal to seal a stained butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Can SafeCoat Hard Seal be used on wood paneling, such as in older mobile homes? If so, can you paint over it after the SafeCoat Hard Seal has dried. Thanks View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

Refinishing a basement, drywall removal. I need a product to spray to encapsulate any remaining dust within unfinished wood surfaces before the re-installation of drywall. Is this the product to use for this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Hi, there. What product would you recommend for a brand new solid wood table and solid wood chairs that are off-gassing? I thought I'd be safe with all solid wood but unfortunately they used a clear glossy sealant on the table and chairs and they are off-gassing. I tried to find out what they used but all they disclosed was that it is water-based. Thank you for your help! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

What are the components of the hard coat hard seal? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 41

I am looking to use chalk paint to paint unfinished solid pine bookshelves. I was told that I need to seal the wood first so that it would not bleed through the paint. Would AFM safecoat hard seal be the best option as a primer before the paint? *Please note one of the bookshelves was painted with water based paint. Would AFM safecoat hard seal work as a primer for both the unfinished and painted surface? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

I am looking for a product to reseal/coat my wood island. It needs to be food safe. Is this a product for that purpose? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

I make concrete candle vessels. Would this be a good option to seal them if making and burning candles once cured? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Does the hard seal AFM work pet smells? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 45

We want to seal the underside of a swimming pool top rail to prevent rusting. The top rail is metal. We want it to be non toxic. Do you have a product you can recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

We need to seal a fire pit surround. We need something waterproof, rust resistant, and flame retardant. Help? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

I have a countertop made of granite but the granite look like wood I was trying to find something to give it a shine and seal it all the same time, but I need it to be waterproof and heat resistant? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

I want to make stainless steel shot glasses to go with a set is this safe to use for drinking out of the shot glasses? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

I am using unfinished T1-11 for the interior walls of my shop. I would like to guard against any potential issues by sealing it first however, I don't want a glossy finish. Which product would work best for me? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 50

I don't want to use pressure treated lumber in my garden boxes will this seal buried 4x4 against wood rot ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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