Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Will this product work on an Oriental Rosewood table? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 2

Could you use this product indoors for living space on all walls? Does it have a lot of VOCs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Is this safe to use on drinking glasses? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Is the clear penetrating oil ok to use over painted wood, such as a wooden baby high chair? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

I have a ceramic solar bird bath and the paint is worn off. Can I paint it and with what? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 6

I have a painted wooden high chair. I was wondering if you have a food safe product to cover painted wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Does this product seal in formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

How do you compare this product (Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Exterior Wood Protector) and Bioshield Penetrating Oil Sealer? I am looking to use something to reseal and protect my exterior eucalyptus wood furniture that has had some lacquer finish in the past but is capable of accepting oils at this time. The furniture company itself recommends a linseed or teak oil (but a generic one with chemicals of course). View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Do you have samples of stain on pine? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Working on wooden toys for young children and would like a darker color finish than the poplar wood i work with, which finish would you recommend i use or would i need to stay with the clear finishes for safety? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

can this be used on steel like paste wax? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

We have used an oil based paint on a wooden wardrobe. Whilst the smell has gone in the room if you smell the wardrobe close up you can still smell the paint and I am concerned about VOC. CAN YOU RECOMMEND a paint primer that could be used at all? Suzy Perks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

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 5 ´years ago

Question 14

I am putting in a western red cedar tongue and groove ceiling in our campervan: approximately 6' wide and 10'long. How much might I need (wondering if I should get smaller cans vs. The larger ones) and is this the best product to use for this application? It will encounter moisture from cooking (although we do have fans) Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

I am looking for a wax product to polish a concrete wall, do you have one? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

can i apply to floor with a foam brush? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Safe to seal countertops concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this product be used on wooden countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Wondering if I can use this product on hardwood stairs that I painted white? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Can you seal stained glass with this? I have some old interior doors with large diamond-shaped leaded stained glass inserts and the caning between the glass pieces is flaking off tiny lead slivers. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

I just stained my wood countertops and sealed them the smell is horrible been 2 weeks now! Can use this on them? I have had a headache almost every day since!! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

I'm looking for a good sealant for a natural wood backsplash. it's like a barn wood rough texture and I'm thinking something to paint on, in a clear matte finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Can I use this to seal plates and eat off of? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

I want to make stainless steel shot glasses to go with a set is this safe to use for drinking out of the shot glasses? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Hi, there. How big is the sample size? What square footage will it cover? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Can use on leather steamer trunk with decals? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

I have a porcelain sink that got recoated but still stains. Would this work and does it dry white. If not what would?I View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Can I use it on Formica countertop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Can you use HardSeal over SafeCoat on furniture? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

Can it be used on paneling? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

I'm in the process of using lead encapsulation paint to cover my antique window frames, however the paint I need to use is very matte similar to primer, so I'm looking for something to put on top of this lead encapsulation paint that has a gloss. What products would work? Could I use just Ecos gloss paint or would a gloss top coat like the Safecoat hardseal be better? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Can you use this to seal a table top over chalk paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Is this safe to seal plastic tubs for a raised garden? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

We have an office made of beautiful Alder wood. It has had a terrible odor since we purchased the home. We researched and were told it may have been that the wood was diseased as the home was built in 1992 and the wood was shipped. Could we seal the walls with this product to get rid of the odor? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

I'm looking for something non-toxic for sealing freshly painted indoor walls. I don't see anything that quite matches that. Do you have anything that's clear that works well on indoor walls? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 36

I have a room with asbestos tile. I would like to use it as a sewing and embroidery room. I would like to keep the tile safely. Could I use a sealant on the surface to make it safer? I don't want to disturb it, but am wondering if the vibration of the sewing machines would cause fibers to dislodge? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

What sealant is recommended for pressure treated lumber in a playground? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Can I use this over painted laminate countertops? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 39

I live in a house that has a cement basement and on the outside it looks like limestone. I want to paint the bottom 2 feet of my exterior house (looks like limestone) with a cherry brown to bring out the colors to the rest of the house. This will make it look really nice as the house has a faded touch to it. I kind of dread painting it with a paint brush so I'm looking for advice on what to use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Can this be used to seal a wood countertop after an oil base stain and wood conditioner? If so, how does it handle heat, like if a hot pan was set on it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

And if this is finished with AFM safecoat ext for an exterior application, would it have UV protection to protect the color or no? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 42

Would this product be appropriate for re-staining a 150-year-old oak exterior door that is mostly protected from direct sun exposure and elements in New England? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

I am using unfinished T1-11 for the interior walls of my shop. I would like to guard against any potential issues by sealing it first however, I don't want a glossy finish. Which product would work best for me? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

If using this to stain a coffee table what would you recommend to apply (if anything) to the top to make it resistant to water staining from drinks? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 45

Hi there, I am looking for a sealer to seal wooden dough bowls that will be made into candles. My questions are, does this product seal wood? If so, once I make the candle and burn it, would toxic or harmful odors be released into the air from the sealer? I need a sealer that seals wood, is non toxic once it gets heated and is fire safe.Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I don't want to use pressure treated lumber in my garden boxes will this seal buried 4x4 against wood rot ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

I paint acrylic designs on tile which then has to be sealed. Does your product seal acrylic and, will it also work as a sealer over flexible vinyl (think spare tire cover)? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Im confused...to the lady who stated she had a piece of furniture that is part solid wood part particle board. it was recommended to her to use the AFM hard seal...however when i read about hard seal it says not to use on particle board...?So what is recommended for furniture pieces that are composed of 2 different materials including these? Please clarify and suggest a great product that will encapsulate both to the max as one. thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

I recently purchased a custom camper-van conversion. It has lots of wooden cabinets that were built with plywood and then finished with paint. There is also a wooden ceiling and wooden countertops that were stained. All the products used were water based but it has a strong toxic odor. Would this be the right product to use to abate the off gassing? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Can we put primer or paint over hard seal? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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