Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Would this be safe to use to seal a cabinet that will hold dishes for food use (I want to seal the entire inside and outside of a cabinet that will hold plates and cups). Would it be safe to eat off of those dishes if they were kept in a cabinet sealed with this, or is there a more food-safe product we can use? Looking for a matte finish! Also, not sure if this cabinet has a small amount of a water- or oil-based varnish on it already. Which products that would be safe to put food dishes on top of should we order samples of? We'd like to encapsulate potential harmful chemicals on the furniture, while being able to safely store the dishes and wipe down the shelves with non-toxic cleaner, as able. Any recommendations? Thank you! :) View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

Would this, or any other product, work to seal in VOCs in a vehicle that has a "new car smell"? Someone took my car to get detailed and the seats stained as a gift, and it smells extremely strongly of harmful chemicals. Would using a sealer product on the seats/dash/console help, or is that not advised? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 3

Hi! I'm looking to seal some pet-smelly particle board "subfloors" from the 80s. The particle board is pretty long-term smelly, so we wanna make sure whatever we do to seal them works thoroughly. We did BINZ shellac on the subfloor in 2 rooms and it worked great. I'm not looking forward to doing more shellac, but I'll do it if it is what will work best. Would you say this safeseal product could be used *in place of* the shellac on top of the particle board or would safeseal be something to put on top of the shellac? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

I use 1.5" rigid (styrofoam) foam insulation boards in the window wells of our passive solar home to keep the sun out in the summer. However the styrofoam sheds and makes a mess on the floor. I'm looking for something to seal the boards so that they will not shed. Will the SafeCoat Safe Seal product be the best choice. I do not want something that will remain sticky as I take them on and off periodically. Please advise? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

I applied Bioshield Primer #5 then Bioshield Hardwax (#11 I think) to my floor 12 years ago. I have cleaned the floor since , but never reapplied any oil or wax products since. The whole floor still look great even after all these years, except for some high traffic areas. How do I treat those areas? Do I need to refinish the entire floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Is this product safe for wood which comes into contact with high heat and steam? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago

Question 7

I have a decorative stool made of Magnesium Oxide & Fiberglass that I would like to use indoors. Will this product seal in any toxic emissions from these materials? Is there another product that is better suited for that purpose? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Hi! We are hoping to protect the exterior cedar panels of an outdoor sauna (clear cedar) - would this product be the ideal? Hoping for waterproofing and UV protection to prevent fading, but if just waterproofing that's fine, too. Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

Intend to use Polywhey stain sealer for new line of wood serving trays to be used indoors and outdoors. Can this product be described as non-toxic? If not, how can the finish be described to clients who are eco conscious? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Can this be used for an outdoor butcher block cutting board? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Need to cover rough sawed lumber. Have a covered front porch with 6x6 post. 4x6 trusses. Ceiling is store bought shiplap. Popular wood. Is this as good as tung oil? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Can i use this outside for a porch? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Can I use Permabond with a topcoat of something other than Deck Revive? To be honest, the reviews for Deck Revive are not very good so I wanted to use something else. Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 14

My deck will be two colors. Is a quart of gloss paint a REQUIREMENT? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 15

Does the AFM Safecoat AcriGlaze product expire? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

Hi, I would like to apply it over a butcher block that I will use for counter. Do you think white will work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

I want to seal a bookcase I am going to decoupage with mod podge. What would you suggest is the best sealant? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

I am looking to seal and prevent dusting to my adobe brick walls. Will this seal and prevent dusting? Thanks View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Can I use any of the Safe Seal products to coat the inside of an RV before refinishing it? We would want to coat almost everything--floor, walls, and cupboards. Will it adhere to the finish on cupboards, and is it then paintable? Which product should we use? I think we would want it to be matte. Thanks! View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago

Question 20

How long will this sealant color last for exterior garden bed in NY weather conditions? Will the color and protection last several seasons, years? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 21

My cabinets are golden, raw plywood material, can I stain in white color? I don't want to paint them View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Hello, would this work on regular carbon metal? Need it to be food safe and keep rust at bay! thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

Can I use any of your products over a hard rubber gym floor to reduce or eliminate the VOCs it gives off? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

What is the best stain for a small room and then what is the most waterproof sealer to put on after? Thanks so much. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

I am wanting to use this on cement trays that I've created. These trays will be used inside the home and will likely hold an array of items. Do you recommend this product as a cement sealer? I primarily want it to create a clear barrier to avoid staining. It would be nice if it's fire resistant but not a huge requirement. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Hello - Will this make quartz countertops glossy? I understand it is not food grade. If there is a different glossy coating you'd recommend for quartz, please let me know. Thx! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Will this product keep charred wood from leaving black smudges on user if sitting on furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

I want to use this sealer on my beehive. Do I need to use the Vermont Penetrating Exterior Stain before applying the water proofer? Or is the Water proofer with Juniper all you need to apply to the wood? I am debating if I need to purchase both products. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Can I buy anywhere else instead of online ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Can this be used on outdoor patio furniture, including an outdoor dining table? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 31

if i put satin over flat paint will i get a satin look to the paint or should i use satin paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this product be used on a water based enamel painted floor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 33

I was wondering if after using this two part wood oil stain if sealing the wood still needed to be done? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

I just bought a new bedroom set that I believe is off gassing. The brand is Ashley Furniture, it is gray in color and has a laminate construction. Can I use this to seal potential off gassing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Will it cover a painted wood outside table ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

does it have harmful chemicals like arsenic and other chemicals in treated wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Would this be the appropriate product to apply to a piece of furniture that I have that is made of particle board but has a veneer or laminate covering? I am trying to protect it from any possible water that could come in contact with it as a precaution .. example cup water rings! Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Can this be used to seal painted plastic outlet/light switch covers? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Hi, I have an rv with a fiberglass shell, one piece, that I'm remodeling due to interior water damage. I have stripped it entirely, repaired the leaks around the window and door and now want to waterproof seal the interior fiberglass shell before insulating and putting the walls back on. What product would you suggest for priming and sealing? Do you also have a foam insulation you would recommend? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Need something to paint the inside of custom fabricated PureBond plywood cabinets that are going in our laundry room. Would this be good to use for that application? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 41

Do I need to stain after using this product I cleaned wood down to bare? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago

Question 42

Should I use a sealer on a new installed marmoleum click flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

I would like to clear coat rosewood chopsticks. Is it safe to use them after? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Can I use this product on an epoxy bar top? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Can this be used on painted hardwood floors? Or do you recommend another product for that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Is this heat resistant? I'm making decoupage coasters and want to seal and gloss View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Hi I have a concrete floor where they used black mastic glue to install wood flooring. after making sure there was no asbestos present we scrapped the glue up, but the residue still smells. Would this product cover the very thin layer of old glue? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

Can this be used on a kitchen counter? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

I have a 40 year old teak dining room table. After wiping it down there are areas that are lighter than others from rubbing too hard. can I apply this Koloranti teak oil to blend the light and darker areas to make them less noticeable without stripping the wood down first. I am not looking for perfection just an improvement? Thank you View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

We are building out our sprinter van ???? and have a raw wood countertop in it. What is the best product to seal/protect the countertop (solid wood not butcher block)? We do not plan to cut directly on it but the sink is built into it and it will get wet. I was told that linseed will not protect it from water damage and mildew, is this true? Would polyurethane be a better choice? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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