Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Hard Seal is also not recommended for hardwood floors because Polyureseal BP is a more durable product. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Need a product to seal in off gassing painted wood outdoors that was treated with waterproofing? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Is this a good sealer for a rubberwood table? Will it darken the natural light color of the wood ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

I bought a sample of the Safecoat clear penetrating oil to use on a piece of hickory that is an outdoor tree swing. Can you give me application instructions and recommended # of coats. Also, should I reapply every year? Thanks! Sara View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I want to treat red oak ..large stepping stones cut with intent to use on the ground. Will this work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this be sanded with fine grit after application? The wood was smooth before application and it really raised the grain and made it feel rough. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

Can this be lightly sanded with fine grit after application and drying? The wood was perfectly smooth before application and I am disappointed with how much it raised the grain and makes the wood feel rough. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

Could this be used on a car? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Can I use the exterior wood stain on interior furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can I apply this over a unfinished butcher block countertop that has only had stain applied? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Is there any product that can be used on trim sealed with polyurethane to reduce odor/off gassing? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

We used Mixwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane Satin on raw cherry hardwood flooring in one room. We've done 3 layers already. The off-gassing has been horrible! We plan to use another product in the remaining rooms. Would you recommend using this product. AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP, as a 4th layer to seal it in order to prevent more off-gassing? Would 1 layer be enough? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this be used on wallpaper in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

What stain color is the closest to Early American? I am looking to match some other pieces in my home. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Is this the right choice for my wood kitchen floor to stop the little white spots (water) from everyday living? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Is this product good for chicken coops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Is this a good paint for exterior wood siding? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 18

We bought a kids picnic table that is stained but not weather-proofed. What would be a safe product to use to do this? Is there anything food grade I could use on stained wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Will the stain give furniture the kind of sheen as shown in the crib sample picture without any other product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Does the Vermont Natural Coating Polywhey Exterior Penetrating Stain flake? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

What wood filler should I use with this topcoat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

I need to restore my deck, but have never painted a deck. Given the application method, what do you do about the underside of the deck? Is it common to leave it untreated? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

We are thinking about using caramel brown rolled bamboo (Forever Bamboo or Backyard X-capes) for our fences. The manufacturer recommends applying their "specially formulated TWP [Total Wood Protector] with UV Inhibitors", but the MDS says that it is "toxic to fish" and has a maximum coating VOC of 250 grams/liter. Which product would you recommend that would be applicable to bamboo, low/zero VOC, and environmentally friendly? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

I need a non Toxic sealer for a squirrel feeder. What would be the best product in case of some chewing? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Will this work on cardboard? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Does this seal in vocs ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

Can this be used on a kitchen table? I am having one made and like the Indigo. What top coat do you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

What can it be used on? The "not to be used on" list, list's everything. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Is there any cleaners that should NOT be used on Polyureseal BP Matte, when mopping? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

How often to you have to reapply AFM Safecoat clear penetrating oil? And do you have to re sand every time you reapply? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

I have trim that is stained with minwax oil based stain and we were in a hurry and installed it without finish, can this go over that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

I am looking for a safe sealer for my concrete kitchen countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Could this be used to seal a candle vessel made from concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Does this provide any protection from the beating sun? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

Once a can of AFM Safecoat Polyureseal BP is opened, how long may I store it for future use? What can I do to maximize its shelf life? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Is this paint safe for bird cages? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Hi have a cupboard and some walls that have started to smell musty and mouldy after a sand and a fresh coat of paint. Any ideas on how to seal in the smell? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I want to use this on a island in kitchen were I prepare food, will this work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

We have two wine barrel end tables we would like to keep the color but preserve the wood. We use them outside but store they for fall/winter. What would be the best product to use? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Is this a good product to seal a butcher block countertop in my kitchen? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Currently painting our interior hardwoods floors with porch and patio paint. The color is a cream/light grey color. We applied one coat of satin, water based polyurethane sealant and the floors turned yellow. Applied with roller as it is too large of an area to apply with brush. Tried to not apply too thick. Will your sealant NOT turn the floors yellow?? And can it be applied with a roller?? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

We are building an outdoor table with ipe and mahogany. Would this oil be ideal to protect from discoloration? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 46

Hi Sasha,I asked earlier about the Rubio oil being adequate to seal formaldehyde. You said no and sent me a list of other products by AFM that would possibly work. The project involved is particle board walls which need to be sealed to be safe for me. Because I am so exquisitely sensitive to formaldehyde, it would need to be the best one. Can you let me know which one this would be? Thank you, Micheila View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

With this product the Rubio oil plus stain work for sealing in formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

We have baltic birch painted with a latex primer and then printed with UV ink. Will this work as a sealer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

I am trying to seal the inside of a gourd so that I can use it as a water bottle, is this a safe product to use for that type of purpose? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Can I use this directly on a raw oak door? I need the door to be moisture resistant since it is in a bathroom. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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