Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

We have a stained butcher block in our kitchen and use mineral oil, but would like a permanent sealer that is food grade. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 2

Can I use this for the outdoor ipe deck? If so, can I apply over one currently treated with Penofin Exterior Penetrating Oil? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Can it be used over old painted surface? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

I'm curious if this product ads a high gloss shine to the wood or does I leave the finish semi-gloss? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

How does this work on hardwood and does it have a pretty shine? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

what product can I use for exterior house siding stain on a wood house? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

Can I add stain on top of this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

Can this product be used on pressure treated wood decks? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Is it pest proof? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

hiim looking for an eco friendly substitute for polyurethane. any recommendations? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

How to remove water stains on oak panel ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Is this product best to use for a solid teak indoor dining room table? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

Is the only difference between this product and the flooring finish the wax? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

can the floor be refinished at a later date (app.1 year? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

I am looking at your website trying to decide what it is that I need to purchase to finish my granddaughter's high chair. I purchased an unfinished maple tray online to use on an old highchair that I have refinished. I would like to keep the natural beauty of this tray and just seal it someway so that it is safe for my granddaughter to eat off of the tray. What do you recommend that I use to do this? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 16

Would this be good to use on wood lattice that we just want to seal to keep from weathering? We need something that is not going to harm the nature preserve area. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Does it help with squeaky floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

does the clear penetrating oil has zero VOC ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

What would you recommend for a front door finish? The door is new and made of walnut. It is not on the sunny side of our house and is set into the stone of the house. We purchased Safecoat Penetrating Oil for the cherry floors. Would that product work on an exterior application or do you suggest a different product? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 20

I am thinking of installing a butcher block kitchen counter, but am worried about water damage around the sink. Will this product if applied top, bottom and edges provide good and long lasting waterproofing around the sink area? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

We were looking for something to prevent a store bought crib from scratching. Can we use this product for that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Is this product safe for animals, Specifically rabbits? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

I finished a large island with this five years ago and it needs a new coat. How do I add one? Do I need to sand first? How to I make sure the new coat bonds to the old? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

can it be used on plastic? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Will the oil protect also reg sun/ UV light and keep the Charme of an 90 year old floor in Southern California . Where to buy it in LA? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

I'm hesitating between AFM safe coat clear penetrating oil and BioShield Aqua resin to finish some interior wood trim and windows. Which of this products would you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

Will natural pine boards on the walls age with color, yellow some ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this be used on a kitchen table that has been stained? Will it change the color of the stain? Can it be used over white chalk paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil - if using on raw plywood (exterior at a somewhat sheltered entry), do the oils darken the natural color considerably, and is there a problem over time with yellowing? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Where can I buy this? Or how do I get free shipping? How long does it take to ship View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Is this good for raised beds? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Can I apply wax over this? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

Is nitrate celluloid lacquer oil based?7 View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Can this be used over stained wood? We had new counter tops made of maple. We stained them and are looking for a good sealer that is food safe and that will also be a good waterproofer View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

How much is needed for a 25"x 12' piece of butcher block? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

What is the minimum temperature that unused product can be stored? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

I just varnish my palette wood floor for my kitchen, I don't want to use polyurethane on it. What other options are there? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

Can I put this over sanded Brazilian cherry flooring, I was researching the finishing process for our unfinished Brazilian cherry hardwood and it is suggested to use a grain filler and then polyurethane, would this product serve to do both? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Will this work for a new built baby crib made out of oak wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Can this be used on kitchen cabinet doors and drawer faces. We're purchasing unfinished maple or birch for refacing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Does the color look odd on Walnut Hardwood Flooring? What is the maximum number of coats applied to flooring? I am interested in using more than 3 coats on a kitchen floor because of high traffic. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 42

will this product work on cedar in bathroom/shower ceiling? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Is this product water based? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Cahill it work well on solid ebony floors?will AFM natural oil wax, work on my solid ebony floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Can I use this to help protect my engineered hardwood? It is a darker matte/non-polyurethane finish and we like the low gloss look. I can't seem to find any polish or protectant that doesn't require a polyurethane finish or that has that as a base. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

We recently purchased a gorgeous harvest table made of Acacia wood. It seats eight and is a very rugged and natural-looking piece of furniture. It will get high use as we entertain and will be using it for our plant-based cooking classes. We want to protect and preserve it as much as we can. What products do your recommend for this? I read a few reviews of one of your products that other customers raved about SafeCoat Naturals Oil Wax. Is this the product we should buy? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 47

I would like to use this product on a very light natural hickory hardwood floor. Will Safecoat Naturals change the color of the floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

Good afternoon, does your product give a color to the wood? I have wood steps that were sanded and because I have had to fill in some holes, they need to be stained a bit before I put a sealer on them. I don't like all the voc sealers that are out there, Maureen Merritt View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

We have about 1500 sq ft of engineered oak flooring. It is pretty but is starting to lose some color and has developed some large cracks. What can I use on it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Can I use this on wood ceilings? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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