Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Do you have a replacement for epoxy? To seal tumblers, rocks, metal trays, plates ECT? Things that could come into contact with people's mouths. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Could this be used safely on a dining table? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Hi!We are building a wooden bookshelf indoors and we need a product that gives some protection for the wood but it does not change the appearance of the wood. We would like to keep the untreated appearance of the wood (no yellowing, no shiny surface). Is it possible with this product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 4

Hi! Is it recommended to wait 3 weeks after application to lay down area rugs? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Hi there, I'm doing a cedar T&G cabin restoration and I'm looking for a clear coat that will not change the natural look whatsoever. My client had a mold problem due to no ventilation, humid climate & no circulation. I sanded and prepared all the cedar for paint. My clients love the look of the natural cedar, they want to keep this look but every transparent product I've tested so far darkens it. She also wants a gloss on the ceilings and flat on the walls which is basically asking for the impossible to have a variation in the colors but keep the natural Cedar color. Is there a clear or water based transparent product that has had success with this? Any suggestions would be sincerely appreciated! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Does green building supply offer a safe, non toxic, natural floor wax for vinyl composite tile (VCT)? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 7

I have 2 inch thick white oak countertops. 4 months ago I naturally "stained" them with a water and coffee combo. They have been dry for 4 months. Can I use this- safe coat naturals clear penetrating oil- over them as they are? Or do I have to try to sand out the dry coffee stain. (Online most people coffee stain with coffee and vinegar, I did not do that.) Thank you!! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Can Safe Seal be used with other SafeCoat products (i.e., apply layers of Safe Seal followed by a layer or two of Acrylacq)? In addition, can SafeCoat products adhere to each other? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

Can I use this to seal a cement sun basking rock in a desert climate reptile enclosure? It would be in 12 hours a day direct light and exposed to a temperature of 90-110 degrees F. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Hello,I used Klean Strip Green Adhesive Remover to remove floor adhesive from 8�x10� cement floor. I did my best to clean it up afterwards. Then I used DRYLOK Floor & Wall Masonry Waterproofer to seal the cement. After letting the small room air out for a few weeks using a large fan and fresh air, there is a strong odor that is bothersome and irritating to my eyes and nose. It seems to be the Klean Strip Green Adhesive Remover odor that is still off gassing after 6 weeks.Will AFM SafeCoat Hard Seal be the correct product to seal in this odor?Thanks,Kevin View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

Hi! I'm wanting to stain and seal a vanity we built for the bathroom, but I want a darker finish. Do you have a recommendation? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 12

is this the best option for sealing a tiny home floor made from plywood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Hi! Can you use this directly over recently applied water based poly of another not so safe brand to help block the chemicals and off gassing of a kitchen table? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Is SafeCoat weather resistant for outdoor exposure? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Does the Rubio monocoat-oil plus 2C have a free guard gold designation? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 16

If I have an allergy to whey, is this product safe to use on the exterior of my garden bed? The interior is already full of soil. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

What is the maximum temperature of application? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

How often does this finish have to be rewaxed if routine cleaning is vacuuming and mopping with damp cloth? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

I am making wood dog beds for the local shelter but need to coat them with something that they will be able to sanitize. Would this do the trick? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

Under the "Features and Benefits" for the Ext. Polyureseal, it says that to get the satin finish you have to apply the gloss finish as a first coat, then the satin finish for a final satin finish. Is this correct? I need to buy both finishes? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 21

I'm planning on laying down wood flooring as my countertops and then plan to seal it with this. Is this sealer good for countertops with heat, food, etc? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Is this able to be used on a buffet table made of engineered wood and painted? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

I will be setting a kitchen sink and a faucet into a butcher block countertop. I'm looking for a product that will keep the butcher block from getting that black mildew forming around the faucet and sink. Will this product do that for me? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Is this product good for wood garden furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Can you dip a cutting board into this finish and let it drip dry? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

I just coated a table in Rubio Monocoat and it looks beautiful, but I was hoping to do another layer of something to make it more water-resistant and durable since this will be a well-used kitchen table. What would you recommend that is food-safe or food-grade? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 27

Can you you use this product on freshly stained decking? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

i am going to refinish a dresser with a water-based stain (duro-tone). I already have a bottle of this but haven't used it on anything yet. can i use this over the stain on the dresser, or should i use acrylacq instead? what is the difference between this and acrylacq? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Does this sand off easily if i applied it to the surface of a dresser drawer and want to start over? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

can i use the matte version of this as a top coat over polyureseal bp (gloss) on a piece of furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

I have been searching everywhere and I cannot find a solution to how to remove polywhey. I understand that it is a good product but I do not like the look of it on my indoor trim at all. I cannot find product lists, and when I called the company all they would tell me is that it contains whey and that I should sand it off. Given that this is an indoor application, that just isn't feasible. Everything has a solvent but I just can't figure out (short of using a horrible paint stripper) how to remove it without sanding? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this product work to shine concrete floors? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

Will this work on Baltic birch that will be exposed to high temperatures, as well as sub freezing temperatures? Looking to seal the interior of a teardrop trailer that will be stored outdoors in Nevada. I'm steering away from the polyureseal as blushing from condensation is a possibility. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

We just had new rugs installed and they used a toxic glue for he baseboard. It is affecting myself and eight month old baby. Can this product over the baseboard help encapsulate the toxic smell/ off gases? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 35

Can this be used to stain a dining table? If so, would any other primers or sealants be needed with it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 36

What product can I use to seal wood that has been painted? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

What is the products cured heat tolerance? Can it be within an inch of a candle flame? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

I want to refinish an outdoor natural edge redwood slab table. it's super heavy and the work will need to happen outdoors. Can I use this and buff the finish while wet to avoid having bugs get stuck to it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

I just used Zinsser's zero voc primer in my house and realized afterward that it has fungicide in it. Will any of your paints seal off toxic off gassing from this fungicide? What do you recommend using over this? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 40

I am looking for a non-toxic product to give all weather protection to my stained eucalyptus wood outdoor furniture, how will this compare to raw linseed and tung oil for level, length and quality of protection? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

How heat resistant is this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Hi! I'm wondering if I can use this with cement vessels. Is it safe when heated? Does it give off any fumes or chemicals when in contact with heat/flame? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

I have a table already finished with Rubio oil + 2c which i may convert into an outdoor table. What's the best way to proceed? Do I need to sand it and then add the exterior wood protector or can I apply it directly? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

Is DuroGrit organic? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago

Question 45

If my cat walks on it when it is not totally dry will it be toxic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

How long does this last? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

What would be the best product to seal natural jewelry that is safe for extended skin contact ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Would this be good for a wood swing set? Thank you in advance View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 49

Would this product be good to use on a raw pine mantle? Looking for something easy and low/no odor since it has already been installed. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

I have painted my interior garage door with semi gloss interior paint, can I use this hard sealant to protect the door? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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