Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I have an untreated IPE deck in Northern CA near the coast, gets foggy but burns off mid morning, I have Rubio Monocoat 5� white inside my house and love it, really want to use the Rubio exterior in Look Ipe - my question is do I need to power wash my deck prior to using the Rubio exterior wash? And will the look ipe look very similar to how the ipe looks now ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 2

Does the AFM SafeCoat, Acrylacq seal or encapsulate formaldehyde off gassing from wood furniture? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

I want to seal an antique crate that has a paper label on the side and ink lettering on the wood. The label is peeling up at the edges so I am hoping it will also adhere it as well. Would you recommend the Acrylacq or the AcriGlaze? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

When using on butcher block countertop how long till the sink can be installed and used ??? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I would like to use your cherry coral on my oak cabinet that need to be spruced up. do you think this is a good combo? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

I would like list of the ingredients in AFM Safecoat Natural oil wax finish? I am looking for a product with no petroleum-based ingredients at all. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

I was wondering what freeze/thaw safe meant for terms of use of the product on a camper. Does this mean that after applying the paint it would degrade due in the winter if not temperature controlled? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

We are creating "hides" for small animals and reptiles out of PVC and other plastic products. We are using a water based "oil" paint to create "logs" for use in animal habitats out our zoo. We are needing a non-toxic clear sealer to protect the paint from wear. Our main concern is toxicity to the animals. Some are rodents and will chew the product. Also, does the sealer come in a spray?I saw a comment that the sealer seemed like decoupage. Would it be possible for us to mix the sealer with our paint to create a texture on our "logs?" View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

I have natural antique pine floors that were installed in the new construction of our home. We are builders. There are a lot of furniture dents in the dining room and kitchen floors. Will this product act as an floating self leveling surface treatment. Or will I have to re sand the floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Is there an exterior grade varnish or similar product that you sell that I can apply over the polywhey stain? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Can i put this on self stick laminate contact paper for my counter tops? So last longer View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Can this be use for on old teak chairs that have weathered fir 21 years and now have been cleaned and sit out by a fire pit year round? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Is this safe to use for the inside of an indoor rabbit hutch? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

need to water seal base of pine wood column bases - moron contractor built columns directly onto concrete porch - can you help? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Would the Polyureseal help seal against off gassing from Engineered Acacia Wood flooring? It is glued down and there is about 1000 square feet of it. It has no sheen to it. It does have a UV baked on aluminum oxide finish. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

I have a composite wood dresser with painted front and unfinished back. After weeks the off gassing smell has not dissipated, I would like to use a AFM safecoat products to seal in VOCs. What product should I use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Can this be used as a sealer for floorcloths? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Why is it bad to put safe seal over oil base primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Is it safe to seal bowls and birdbaths for drinking water for animals? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

It�s ok To seal a birdbath or would be toxic for the birds? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

How much would be needed to seal approximately 1200 sq ft of newly installed bamboo flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used on HDF panels? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Hello, my husband sanded, stained, and used a poly finish on some shelving. Do you have a product that would rid the lingering strong odor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Will this work on untreated plywood roof sheathing from steam rising from a maple evaporator in sugarhouse? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

We have a painted plywood cellar door - will this work for increasing longevity of our door? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Does it seal for outdoor terracotta pots? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

can AFM Naturals Oil Wax Finish be used on 2X6 clear redwood exterior decking ? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 28

I want to use Rubio Monocoat 2C to stain & seal some new unfinished drawers I'm installing in the pantry. it's a high-touch surface, sometimes with oily hands (cooking!). I want minimal maintenance. I'd like to be able to just wipe them clean with a wet rag, like I do on my latex-painted cabinets. Should I seal with something else after the 2C? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Can Afm polyureseal be used on hardwood floor transitions stained with regular (not non-toxic) water-based wood stain such as Minwax? Will it change the color? Will it block vocs from that stain? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

I have some gloss Acrylaq leftover from a furniture project. Now I want to do a floor with a matte or satin finish. Can I get away with using the Acrylaq as my gloss base coat, or do I need to purchase both gloss and satin SafeCoat for the floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

I have already applied 3 coats of dewaxed shellac on a �conversion base� varnish, followed by three coats of hard seal. Can I apply acrylic satin on top of the hard seal? I would like a satin finish to match the rest of the cabinets. Thank you! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 32

Would this work on butcher block kitchen countertops? Does it make it waterproof ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

Since this is safe, organic and food grade. Could I complete the project while breastfeeding? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

Can this be used over a wood surface that's painted in water based acrylic paint?Do you have any products that can be used over water based enamel paint or acrylic paint?Thank you View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

Will coating my furniture with this product prevent wood dust? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Can I use on previously varnished wood that I'm wanting to use for a new bathroom project? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

We just painted our home. Can We use this product to seal in VOCS/limit off gassing? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

What product would be best as a clear coat/sealer/ protectant for a painted crib? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Wood walkway/path use? I'd like to cut 2 x 6 kiln dried pine into 3 foot lengths and lay a wood garden path in ground. I am planning to space out the pine and fill in with a gravel. Are these two products appropriate? AFM SafeCoat for the part of the plank that will be in ground and Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey for the exposed walking surface? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

I need to seal some pine Adirondack chairs I made but more specifically I am concerned about the end grain on the legs of the chair where they will contact the ground. I do not leave the chairs in grass or dirt. They are used on a concrete patio and a wood deck. What is the best product to use in this situation? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

Can this be SAFELY used on a deck that overhangs a koi pond ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

Can the polyureseal BP be used on a vintage cabinet that has been stained and sealed? We don't know if the stain/seal was oil based or not. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this stain be used on a bathroom vanity? If so, does it need to have some type of sealer applied after it dries? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

Hi There, what is the ingredients of this coating? Is this 100% natural and sustainable ? Iam looking for non plastic/ PU coat. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

We have an exterior door that is about 70 years old with traces of original paint. We have sanded the rough spots but would like to preserve it in its current state from peeling further. Will this product work on it as a clear sealant? If not, can you recommend something else? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I purchased some USFloors oiled engineered flooring from your company a couple years ago and I was curious if you recommend any of the oils I see listed on your site for reapplying another oiling to this particular type of flooring? I know WOCA is mentioned a lot and I have been using WOCA cleaner and oil refresher for ongoing maintenance. Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Hi, I recently purchased a new airstream. It has a woven vinyl flooring which I would like to seal to prevent off gassing. Would this work for that?I View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 48

I'm looking to treat a Pikler triangle (untreated pine and plywood) that our son will probably be gumming while he climbs. Would this product be safe for this use? Or is there another, probably food-grade wood treatment that you'd recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

I got some of this on the cement in our yard and it now appears stained. What do you recommend cleaning it with and do you think the oil stain can be fully removed? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

I am going to paint my laminate countertops and am looking for something to seal them with. Will this work or do I need to look for something else? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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