Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can I use on new linoleum floor to protect ? Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Our new wood desk and bookshelf furniture are off gassing worse than anything I've ever experienced before. Can the Polyureseal BP be applied directly over the existing surface of the wood or does it need to be sanded or prepared in some way? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

We bought a matching desk and bookcase. The off gassing is terrible. Polyureseal BP seems like a great answer. But I have no way of knowing if the furniture is finished with an oil based or water based finish. Is there a way to determine which? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 4

Would this product be appropriate for a chicken coop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Is it suitable for outdoor use which of course includes winter? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can I use this product on laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

What is the best thing to use to apply on butcher block counters? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 8

Can this product be used on slate tile and maintain a matte finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Is this safe reptile dwelling ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

I had all my floors done with #9 by a professional. Can I do touch ups with #8 myself? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 11

How toxic is Vermont polywhey protectant inside a garden bed in extreme heat?? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

parts of finish on my hardwood flooring is worn and may no longer be sealed. Can I use this wax on it if it isn't sealed? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

When will Dark Walnut Bioshield Aqua Resin be available? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Can this be used on cellulose and bitumen tile? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

DO YOU NEED TO USE A SEALER WITH HARD OIL NO.9. ON CEDAR ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this product be used on tile? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Hi! I will be using this product to cover treated pine wood slabs for the ceiling, a table and baseboard. I will be needing to cover and area of 12x24ft and 12x8ft. How many coats do I need to seal off the gassing and how much square footage a gallon covers or 5 gallons cover? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Is this recommended for shiplap walls? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

I'm wanting to seal a dining room table that has a solid wood bottom and veneer top. Would Acrylacq or Poly BP be the better option for sealing VOCs/off gassing? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

Which product is best to seal and protect painted cupboards? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

We have an old hardwood floor and where a the original stain or coating has worn off considerably. It does not have any plastic coating. We were going to have it sanded, but told that it is too thin to sand. Could we apply this over the partial stain without sanding? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 22

What can I use to seal water based milk paint on wood? Any chance that it would work for both, interior and exterior? Looking for a sealer that I can use for both water based painted surfaces and raw wood, depending on project. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

Could this be applied with a sprayer to home exterior cedar? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

We are converting our garage into an apartment. We need to seal the concrete floor with a sealer that is safe and durable. The apartment will have rabbits in it? Is this a good sealer for that? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Is Safecoat suitable (no differential color change) for hardwood over hydronic radiant floor? Tube spacing about 12 inches with aluminum heat diffusers. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Which product would you recommend for box gardens? I plan on growing herbs and some veggies on them. I need to be sure the product will protect the wood but not leach into the soil. Thank you for your time View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Hello, I am looking for a product to waterproof a birch 1 3/4" thick butcher block countertop in our bathroom, what would you recommend? Since the countertop is for a vanity, it will see plenty of water and I would like a non-toxic finish that can resist water. The countertop will not be stained or sealed unless that is recommended. We have an infant on the way and want to use a non-toxic product but don't necessarily need it to be food safe. Thank you for your help! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

I need a non drying oil to conserve the inside of wooden gutters. There is a lot of controversial answers on it there, so i was wondering if you have a product that can work in this situation? Thanks, Ben. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Hi - we recently moved to Hawaii and purchased some nice Westminster Teak pieces for outdoors. They are under an awning but the humidity here is high most of the year. We have extreme chemical and mold sensitivities and are looking for a natural stain for our new furniture. Can you tell me how your product compares to Rubio Monocoat stains and second how often we might need to reapply your stain if we go with it? Many thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Is there any combination of Rubio Monocoat colors that will yield an antique European french white oak style? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

May I use this to seal vinyl faux plank wood flooring? Does it waterproof floors? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this product be used on a boat dock over water? Will it harm the water? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can any of your products be used to finish hand carved wooden ear plugs (jewelry for ear gauges/ large earring holes)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Would this seal our fieldstone fireplace stone? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

I will be sanding wood floors but do not want to finish with stain or polyurethane as I do have to live here what do you suggest? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this be used on a pressure treated wood (CCA) deck? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

For Full platform slated entire unfinished wood bed how much need? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

New hardwood floors were stained and sealed with water based polyurethane. 4 months later, I still smell things in our home. I believe it is coming from the flooring. Would this product be able to go right over the boards, and does it seal in whatever might be coming through? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 39

Can you use it on leather shelf covering?Can it be used on beech wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

I am building an outdoor cedar table for kids and would like to use a sealant and a stain that is non-toxic. Can I use Bioshield Aqua Resin Stain followed by AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I own a pine Glimakra loom. It feels very dry. What product will preserve the wood as is? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

We made a headboard using a oil based product and was wondering if this product would work for our headboard to seal the VOCs smell from the stain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

I applied one coat on a refinished wooden table and read that the wood can be sanded. As I am a novice, I am not sure if I sand and reapply, do I need to or would it be best to re-sand the final product. What is used for a final buffing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Can this be used on porcelain kitchen sinks? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Most reviews are on Artisan projects. Can this be used on bedroom walls? I need a clear coat for a bedroom wall paint job that gives off VOC 7 months later. My wall was done with Matte SW Paint. Also can this be used in a paint sprayer for walls? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

Would this be appropriate for old wood floors? I have a health food store with old wood floors that are getting a little rough and want something to help extend their life without subjecting my customers and employees to unhealthy products. Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

As a general question, will this finish change the color of the wood it is being applied to? I have many different types of wood and am wondering what is best for all the different types to protect them without changing the coloration. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

I am interested in refinishing my marmoleum. I have sanded it with 120 grit and removed all stains. What can I apply as a finish? Will oil based poly be OK or is there something specific I need to use? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Is this food safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Would this work on cinder block basement walls that have had some water seepage, to block any musty or moldy smells? And how about window sills View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

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