Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

What is the best sealer to use on painted kitchen cabinets? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

Hello! We purchased a house with pretreated wood floors, but we have kids and pets. Would this sealant work to seal the cracks on a pretreated floor? Or would it just sit on top of the wood since it's already treated? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

We have a table being built from red oak to be a base for our farmhouse sink. This will go into our laundry room and be consistently used. I need a stain and a top coat. This is a nice combination of both, also being user green friendly is a bonus. Would this work for this project?Taking into consideration this table will not be outside, but inside. It needs to be waterproof. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

Is this also safe for a teak butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

I need to seal a painted crib, which product should I use to seal if we want a semi gloss or satin finished look? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

My son and I are planning on building birdhouses and want to stain the exteriors. We have read mixed reviews due to the chemicals in the stains. Is your stain safe for birds if using it on the exterior of a birdhouse? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I notice streaks where the seams come together on my newly installed flooring - perhaps glue residue? What should I do to remove the streaks? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Does this need to be buffer after Application? Is it safe for my dog? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Not to be used on particle board, how about if it is painted first, like painted cabinet fronts? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Is it food safe after fully cured and dry? I want to seal the outside of a coffee cup but it my extend up near the rim/lip of the cup. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Hi: I have redwood deck that will be power washed. I see you say order samples to see stain. Which color samples do you recommend? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Our current cabinets have stain and varnish on top of them. Do we need to sand down to the bare wood before we can use this product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Since this is a low VOC product and not VOC free, doesn't it also emit at least low levels of VOCs into the air and if so, is there a timeline for it to stop? I would like to use this product over a "low VOC" finish on the interior of a buffet cabinet that is still off-gassing (the exterior is not), even after sitting in an open-air screened in porch for 8 months. it's lacquer finish is supposedly a low VOC product. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

can i use this on leatherworks, concrete products which are carried indoor and outdoor? trying to understand the boundaries since it mentions it's for indoor use. can you suggest some other from the range View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

We have used an oil based paint on a wooden wardrobe. Whilst the smell has gone in the room if you smell the wardrobe close up you can still smell the paint and I am concerned about VOC. CAN YOU RECOMMEND a paint primer that could be used at all? Suzy Perks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

I moved into a house where cats have sprayed the paneling and it ran down to the slab flooring. Is there something I can seal the wall and flooring to keep the smell from leaching out? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Hi, is this product non flammable? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

I saw a video regarding the difference in color between the AFM SafeCoat Polyureseal BP sheens (gloss is milky white, clear, and the satin and (I assume) matte are colored. The video states that they both dry clear, but the satin and matte may "build up" a color on the surface if more than one coat is used. Here is my question: will the Acrylacq in matte also do this? Is it clear or "muddy" like the satin/matte Polyureseal BP? I have white kitchen cabinets that I want to keep a matte sheen, but not change the color with several coats of sealer. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

We sanded and removed stain and urethane sealant from a pine bathroom floor. We have just re-stained the floor. What is the best product to seal the floor with now? And how long would it take to ship? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this seal in VOC from oil based paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Hi, is it possible to "stain" this naturally, like using tea or berries? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Could this be used to seal an oil finished walnut dresser for indoor use? Would this have a glossy or satin finish? Looking for as low sheen as possible. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

If you applied this to untreated wood, would it remain safely compostable at the end of its life? Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Have water leak in bird bath. Is this product safe for outdoor birds? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

I am looking to stain my alder windows and doors to match or compliment my white oak flooring, Darker stains seen to be blotchy. Do you have any recommendations for me? Should I use a pre-conditioner and if so which one do you recommend? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

I just re roofing my house with prefinished hardwood floor. Which product I have to use to seal the gas off? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Can this product be used on raw wood in lieu of shellac before painting (interior wood ceiling)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

Can I use this on cabinets that were primed with an oil based product, but painted with a topcoat that is not oil-based? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

I wish to seal the existing paint on an old door, I don't know what kind of paint is on it, what should I use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

I'm looking for an ESPRESSO color stain? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

Is this product suitable for an exterior cedar barrel sauna ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Can you use polyureseal for exterior applications? Specifically a covered ceiling that would not get wet but fully exposed to outside. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

What is best sealer for sealing in off gassing from a new vinyl floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Do you need more than 1 gallon of this product to do 2 coats? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

I'm building a dining table, coffee table, and desk. Is this a good option for all 3? Ideally the dining table would be food grade. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 36

I used this on a dining room table and love the look, but it's extremely susceptible to grease or fats (butter, salad dressing, etc). They leave a smear even after wiping it up. Any suggestions on what to do? I'm thinking of sanding and resealing with something else. View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 37

We have Ipe decking at our new house. Which green product would you recommend for that?Thank youNan View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

I recently oiled my Eucalyptus patio furniture with Teak oil. Would this product be recommended to now be applied to the furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Into non-toxics & meant to safecoat new cedar deck (1000 sft) but contractor has sanded it to 180 grit. What are my options? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

I applied these products three years ago. Now there are a few boards I need to replace. What is the process to apply to the same surface again three years later? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

I added several green treated decking boards this summer. how long should I wait to apply the Deck Revive product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

I'm going to stain a homemade baby crib. Is this safe to use on it? In case he chews on it. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Can I use it on my kitchen floor? It was there when I moved in and I'm not sure if it's vinyl or linoleum. Linoleum is listed in your description but not vinyl. If it's vinyl will the product still work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

I am installing a cedar wall in the shower. What would be the best product to protect/waterproof the wood and keep it from graying? Looking to seal not stain. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Could I paint over the stain once it's dried? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Can this product be used over a painted surface to water seal it, or is it just for unpainted wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

I have applied this product to flooring in my home. I would like a bit more shine and protection. It there a poly type product I can apply over the top of this? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

I am looking to protect an exposed cedar deck. Will Rubio Monocoat be easier than Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey to re-coat in 2 years or are they the same in that respect? I do not want a coating that will peel or need to be scraped to re-coat. Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

I bought a piece of wood furniture, used, that has a perfume smell (most likely from being polished with a scented wood polish and probably petroleum distillates in it). I can smell the perfume scent when I am near the furniture. I cannot just wash it off/out as it has penetrated the wood. What is the best product to use to coat the entire piece, inside and out (it's a hutch/cabinet piece) so that the perfume odor is blocked/encapsulated and no longer releasing into my home's air? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Is this the Best Safecoat Product to seal an Indoor Concrete Floor Slab to protect against Moisture Intrusion via the Concrete Floor Slab before applying a Vinyl sheet & then installing new Cork Floor Panels? Or is there a better Safecoat Product for protecting Moisture Intrusion underneath a Vinyl Liner beneath new Cork Flooring Tiles that will be installed 'Floating' & NOT Glued. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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