Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

20 years ago we used a " natural"oil wax (my memory thinks it was called OS wax) on the 6" maple plank floor that's in our kitchen and throughout the 1st floor. I remember a feature: supposedly you could just clean & lightly sand worn areas and reapply, and it would blend... Can I do this with Safe Coat, or do I have to sand the whole floor? The whole kitchen area is pretty worn down and grey, so I need to "refinish" that area and blend with the golden color of the floor that has been under rugs. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Can I apply this product to cabinetry that has been stained with a waterproof sealer as a finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Can oil wax finish be used on countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

I am looking for a non-toxic sealer for a butcher block countertop that we will be using as a desk. I want to protect the desk from ink stains and accidental coffee/water spills. I read that this will dry in 24 hours, but will need to cure for 2-3 weeks. Can we use it after the 24 hours have passed, or would you recommend waiting for the 2 weeks to fully cure before using a laptop/paper and pen on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Can this be used on seagrass chairs? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this be used on white washed engineered hardwood floors to make them a shade darker? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Any recommendations on how to apply this product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

I just read a review of rubio monocoat and a person also said their rag spontaneously combusted over night through the rain, is this not a concern that the floor will catch fire? I plan to use on northern red oak floor in my rv so there will be lots of stuff and cooking and traffic in a small confined area, how at risk would i be with these oil finishes? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

What is it? And why do you say so much and yet nothing about what it is? What kind of oil and wax... ingredients please! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

Is safe coat oil wax compatible with using safe coat durostain? We have pine planks we are having sanded professionally. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Can you use on finished floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Are there any vocs in this oil? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Can I use on laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Will this work on a concrete floor painted with an enamel paint? The rep said the clear would have to be breathable. Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Can I use this product on slate floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

How would you go about spraying using an HVLP system? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

When can I move my furniture back into the room I used the oil wax finish on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Can I use it in an indoor sauna interior? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

What is the best way to apply the sealer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Can you get a dark finish?- View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Can you wax this surface periodically with a paste type wax? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Can I use this product on the bark edge natural wood slab ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

What finish would you classify this,matte, semi-gloss,gloss? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Will this product work on waxed wood floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

I bought an antique oak store counter that I am using for my kitchen island. I want to make the top more water/stain resistant, but I am not going to prep food directly on the counter top. Are there any products I can use to do this without sanding off the current stain? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 26

Can I use this on an unsealed wood floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

We just built a butcher block table out of an old piece of a bar top which has a strong paraffin odor. We have used mineral oil and a lavender essential oil to reduce the odor. It helped a little but not enough to enjoy the table in the house. Will this product keep that odor under wraps? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this product be used on manufactured wood flooring? Ty View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

We are interested in using your SafeCoat oil/wax sealer for our soon-to-be sanded 80+ year-old oak floors. We live outside Detroit, Michigan. How long does shipping normally take once ordered? Also, when is it safe to apply and what is the ballpark estimated drying time before floors can be walked on? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 30

Can Safecoat be applied with a stain? My floor is oak, and I would like a reddish mahogany to go with some aged red looking wood. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Hello. How long does safecoat naturals oil wax need to dry before walking on it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Does this need to be buffed like a wax finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Is sanding required? We have bamboo and do not want to sand. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Would you use this on newly sanded hardwood floors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

Is this a gel stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Will Forbo adhesive stick to this? We want to use on plywood underlayer and then lay Marmoleum tile. Will the adhesive still stick? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

I'm suffering from severe allergies and breathing difficulties and I'm not sure what's causing my problems. We're doing some renovation. I need AFM Safe Seal for the plywood flooring before we put on the bamboo flooring. I'm very sensitive to smells. Lately, it has gotten worse since my husband and his friend have started doing the kitchen. Please advise me which AFM product to get. Looking forward to hearing from you. View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 38

Can I use Safecoat Hard Seal inside my kitchen 35 year old particle board cupboards? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Hi. I got furniture that is made of engineered wood. So I am thinking to use a safecoat safe seal for unfinished porous sides. But I would also like to seal the laminate. it's very thin almost paperless. What product should I use? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Hello. Seems like this will work for fiber board as well? (As in the inexpensive nail on sheet backing on budget furniture.) Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Can you provide a full list if ingredients please? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

Hi! I leave in the North West Seattle and I got a wood Pine Barrel Sauna. I would like to protect the exterior from the mold and rain without odor and save while is not recommended to use sealer on sauna because of the high temperature. Any thoughts? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

What is the best product for encapsulating VOCs in an engineered hardwood floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

What can I use to encapsulate lead based paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Hello! Can this be used on pressure treated plywood? I'm building a shed with PT flooring, don't want to add additional flooring over it but don't want exposure to PT chemicals either. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 46

We have a little mold on framing lumber and they are coming to sand it off and want to put a sealer over it to ensure safety. Is this the right sealer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

I just remodel my master bathroom. I also painted (Behr Marquee paint) and added new Pergo engineered hardwood floors. Unfortunately I haven't been able to sleep in my bedroom. As soon as I enter the room my nose, eyes and throat feel irritated. I have been having more frequent asthma attacks. I can feel that something is wrong in my bedroom and or bathroom. Which sealer should I use on my floor and which should I use on my walls. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Does this cover and mitigate asbestos toxicity? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Can this product be used of Laminate flooring ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

I have gutted an area of my house (kitchen and one bedroom) that has some chemical off gassing and possible moisture issues. At this point, it is down to studs and a concrete slab floor. Some of the wooden framework is made with pressure-treated wood. My plan is to coat all of the studs with SafeSeal Hardcoat. But before I do, I was wondering if you have another recommendation. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

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