Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can your stain be applied with a garden pump sprayer? I did this many years ago with a penetrating preservative stain. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Is it food safe for high chairs and toddler helper towers?And could it cause any issue for toddlers with a dairy (cow's milk protein) allergy eating off of a table finished with it (as it's made with whey). View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

Can you use this product on live edge river table with epoxy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

I am looking to change the color of my kitchen countertop which is now a butcher block tan color. I would like the countertop to be in white. Is there a formica-type paint available or is the only option to paint the counter top with a glossy white paint and then cover it with the Bioshield Cutting Board Finish? - Thanks, Robert View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Will AFM safecoat help prevent mold and mildew? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

If heated with flame will it release any toxic chemicals for the body? Trying to use as a sealant on a wood pipe View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I have an old deck with mildew etc. I am planning on sanding the deck then cleaning then applying GSDR. I would like a cedar or dark red color. Can I paint over GSDR? Will it fill cracks and if not what product would you recommend either before or after applying GSDR? Would you recommend a primer after cleaning from sanding before applying GDSR? Thanks View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Can this be used on a cedar deck? I'm looking for something that will not change my natural cedar deck color and is not tinted. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Can this product be used under a resin countertop finish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

How long before the safe seal odor goes away completely? It seals in the particle board odor, but if you put your nose about 5 inches away you can smell the safe seal, it is kinda like a sweet smell, but it does have an odor several days later. Does the odor ever go away? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Can you add an additive to this product like sand to produce a non-slip surface? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Hi. This kinda random but I have a coffee table made of natural fiber, jute cord I think, and i want to bring life back to it ..... will this product work in that kind of material ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

We wish to seal old plaster in a historic house that is not heated. Can this product be used for this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this food safe, and heat resistant for pottery that will be holding food and hot spoons? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Can this be put on corian countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

does it seal concrete safe for fish ponds/submerged in water? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Does this product stain or color wood? I'm considering it for shiplap siding on my wall and ceiling. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

Well the aqua stain work on maple wood for new cabinets? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Is this good for maple wood cabinets? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

do you have a product that I could seal a concrete bird bath with that would be safe for the birds? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Can I use this to seal drywall compound? I'm dying the mud grey and using it to do a vertical concrete "look" in bedroom and bathroom. Good for both? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

I am looking for a product for my new raw butcher block countertop that will not yellow or amber the wood. I know you usually recommend the penetrating oil for this purpose but when testing a sample piece of wood with mineral oil we did not love the yellow look of the wood. I assume any of the natural hemp oils/blends will do the same. I read online I need a water based sealer or finish. Which would be the safest to do so? We will not be cutting on the surface or eating directly off of it. I am also looking at your Acrylaq. Thank you for your help! Rebecca View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Can you apply a wax over this stain? I want to finish some unstained furniture but need it to match other pieces I aged with steel wool/vinegar and sealed with white liming wax. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

Can I apply this product on a rubber floor ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

How do I remove a white stain left over by water? (water was left on counter for 5 minutes) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Would any of the AFM products be appropriate for filling in and leveling open knots in white oak interior hardwood floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Can you use it on a butcher block dining table? How well does it work in comparison to other products? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

I want to apply a clear coat on a painted sink for durability. Will this product be effective? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Will this stain work okay on exterior wood siding? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

Can I use this on painted formica countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

what do you mean not safe for freeze/thaw? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Can I apply this to wood plank laminate floors,"floating floor'? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this oil be used on LAMINATED wood floors to prevent squeaking? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

can it be used on vct floor to isolate vinyl pollution? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this product go over newly installed laminate flooring to seal it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Is this best to use for pine tongue and groove for ceilings and wall? They are freshly mill from surrounding properties so unfinished and just want the natural color to shine and have some protection. View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 37

Hi, I am looking for a product that would seal a plaster candle container, would this work?And after applying this on the plaster, would it give a shiny finishing on the plaster or my plaster could still stay matt looking? Because I would like to keep it matt. And do you ship to Hong Kong?Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

I am trying to seal a piece of reclaimed wood. However, I do not want it to look shiny, just natural. What product would be best? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Can I use this over a water based stain on a CVG doug fir floor? I read fir takes water based stains better than oil based stains, and that poly sealers are not good on fir floors. I already bought this product, now I'm wondering if it will work over the water based stain I bought. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

We have a room with a concrete floor in the garage for our guinea pigs. We want to seal the concrete without exposing the pets to harmful chemicals. Is this product small pet safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I used 3 coats over Milk paint painted over primed, ( ECOS PRIMER ) solid wood and it's still getting water stains. Can this not be used over milk paint? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

We are looking to apply a natural penetrating oil to our floors. We're concerned with the application process involving a buffer. We have 2 x 120 sq ft areas, a smaller 60 sq ft area and 2 small hallways (6'x3'); we don't think that using a full size floor buffer will be very easy in small spaces. Is it advisable to use a orbital sander with a buffer pad? Is there any additional application resources we could reference outside of the pdf? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

We are a botanic design company in NYC and have a question regarding the safety of this product for use as a waterproof liner for wooden planters. We use custom-fabricated wooden planters for many of our large projects that must be sealed in order to waterproof the interior for planting and watering in an indoor environment. Can you please let me know if the product would be safe to use in this manner having no adverse affect on the plants' health over time? Fingers crossed...Thanks in advance! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Our hardwood floors started creaking when walked on. About 50 yrs old, no treatment in 20 yrs for sure. Will this product help, what do you recommend or possible cause? Thank you, RB View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Hi, I am looking to seal a cypress, outdoor ceiling as clear as possible with UV protection. I would like to maintain the natural appearance of the wood(no stain), Will your product work for this application without cracking, pealing or discoloring over time? Our GC has used Cabot and it has a natural stain in it that I do not care for. Any assistance is appreciated. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I am planning to use your hardseal product over vinyl peel and stick wallpaper, but I do not want a gloss finish. Could I use the hardseal first and then apply the matte version of the polyureseal as a final finish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

Hello. I bought wooden bed frame that has painted outside but inside has not so unfortunately chemical exposed. I am thinking of buying acrylacq to seal the chemical. It is a good choice? or which option is the best one of Matt/Satin/Gloss? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Can this Product be used on window glass for privacy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

I am building a baby bed/ crib for my granddaughter from walnut. If I use this product on the walnut will it need to be recoated periodically like some other oils? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

Are your products sold near New York City? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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