Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can this be used indoors in a bathroom? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Is this product good for chicken coops? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 3

Can it be used on fresh cut wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I just applied this product to my cedar deck and I am having trouble with the sheen. Where the sections overlapped there is a thin line of sheen that is different than the rest. Is there anything that I can do about it, it doesn't look the greatest and unfortunately while I love most everything about this product I'm wishing I had used an oil. My next question is how long will this product hold up and when it is time to treat can I apply an oil overtop of this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

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 10

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 6 ´years ago

Question 11

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 12

Will this work on cardboard? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Does this seal in vocs ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

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 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Is it necessary to finish this with wax? Or, can we just seal our wood floor with this product alone? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

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 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Would this product waterproof a wall enough for use as a backsplash? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 18

I went to a workshop to paint a cheese board plate on a wood surface. Can I use this to seal the paint and keep the quality of wood and paint? Is it safe to put food on? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

I'm a manufacturer of Cross Laminated Timber made from softwood. We're getting clients that want finished surfaces for floors, walls, and ceilings. Would this product perform well if applied in the factory and then shipped to client? Would we then inform them of the product and send this Oil Wax in a repair kit once it's installed? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

I've applied an oil based poly to my wood floors. it's humid in my locale and I've had an issue with moisture in the subfloor during the summer. I was told I need to apply a breathable finish (after I take up the oil poly) and that water based poly is more permeable. Is the Monocoat breathable? Is it more vapor permeable than water based poly? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Looking at buying a home with knotty pine paneling, flooring, and cabinets. The previous owner smoked and the smell is lingering throughout the home. We suspect they were stained with an oil based product, along with an oil based polyurethane finish. Is there anything we can do to encapsulate the smell? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this product be used to seal wood bowls for holding hot contents like mexican salsas? Hot as in temperature. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

I have spots on my aluminum oxide finished acacia floor. Would this work to fix my areas that have worn through the finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

it would be for a PIE basket. does this stain, after applying to wicker or wood, have a toxic odor? the stain on my basket now has to be aired out for a month before I can put a pie in the basket! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

You mention burnishing with 250 - 350 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper. Is this done after each coat when the surface is still wet or after the surface is dry before the next coat Ismail applied? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 26

I'm building a maple table for my kitchen. What is the drying time for the hard oil #9? How many coats should I use to maximize water repellency? How long should I wait between coats?Thanks,Rick View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 27

am a cat rescuer...pulled carpet up years ago. but cat urine is the next biological weapon....is there anything that can 'seal' that odor after cleaning? I don't care about looks; I have a friend that is in need and will be moving in.....I want to make him as comfortable as I can.... View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

Is there something that could be applied before or after the hard oil #9 to add UV protection? in this case it would be for outdoor wood furniture. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Is Oil Plus 2C effective when used on maple? I am considering using this to refinish maple hardwood floors, but I know the tight grain makes it less accepting of certain stains. Will it prevent wood from yellowing over time? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

I purchased new furniture about six weeks ago. My roommate is reacting to it and we think it may be the undersides of the tables and chairs which are painted but feel rough to the touch. The tops of the tables and chairs seem fine. Would it work to use the Safecoat Hard Seal on the undersides over a layer of paint, or would the whole table need to be treated? Is there another product that would be more appropriate for this application? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 31

How often do I have to redo the counter tops.? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Using on smooth planter box I made of a particle board. It is very heavy in weight. Can I send photo of wood edge? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Hello, I'm going to stain an interior pine window frame. I would like know if I can use your Clear Penetrating Oil as a wood conditioner to reduce blotching. before applying a polymerized linseed oil colored stain? Thank you for your help, Rockne View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Can Bioshield Aqua Resin Floor Finish be used to seal vinyl floor tiles? I need a clear sealant that can provide a protective coating for a vinyl (peel-and-stick tiles) floor in a kitchen and bathroom. Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Would this product be good to seal raw wood furniture? We had a mycotoxin (mold) issue in our home and trying to seal any parts of our furniture that are raw wood to keep it protected. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 36

Can you use it on venetian plaster? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

We have 2 Labrador retrievers. How durable AFM SafeCoat BP relative to other safe finishes? How many coats recommended? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

What safecoat product can l use over oil enamel? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Hi, we are refinishing some old hardwood floors, and debating whether or not to stain them. Can stain go underneath Penetrating Sealer #5 followed by Hardwax #32, and if so, should the stain be of a certain type? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Is this what I would use to seal cedar decking and cedar chairs? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

is this safe to put on wooden bird houses? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Will this AFM SafeCoat Polyureseal BP *prevent yellowing* if applied to new, sanded Hoop Pine Plywood (similar to Baltic Birch Plywood) over time? I want to preserve the light, natural color of the wood, so prefer not to use any stain. And will it be successful in repelling moisture, or is there another product to finish/seal with? I plan to install the plywood on the walls and ceiling of my tiny house. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

I applied Raincoat tinted water repellent to outside wood shower but water is not beading up as it should. Can I sand or steel wool surfaces again and apply your product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

I want to seal a bisque figure that will be in an aquarium. Will this be safe for fish, shrimp and plants? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Can I use AFM Acrylacq over Behr Premium Plus paint? It is 100% acrylic. How long should I let the Behr Premium Plus paint dry first? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Can I set hot dishes or cold items on a kitchen table that has an AFM Acrylacq sealer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

When I apply satin AFM Acrylacq over acrylic paint on a kitchen table, do you have to apply a gloss AFM Acrylacq coat first, or can I just use two coats of satin AFM Acrylacq? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Can you use AFM Acrylacq over chalk paint on a kitchen table? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Can this be safely used to seal in odors in a unfinished sugar glider cage? Was not sealed when made an I purchased it with that odor and to make it all worse from a smokers house. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 50

Is this product safe around birds? Thinking of stripping a coffee table to give it a raw wood look and using this to seal it with. Wondering if any of the chemicals would be harmful to my budgies in the same room after it has cured? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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