Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I just bought a dining table that is stained pine. Is this the best product to use to seal and protect it so food or oils from food do not stain it and it can be easily wiped up? The person who built it recommended a polyurethane coat but I'm worried about toxic chemicals especially where we will be eating food. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

I am wanting to seal raw cedar to protect it from snow and rain. I am looking for a penetrating oil WITHOUT UV protection. I have been told the added UV protectants will cause the cedar to take on an orange/red coloring. I want to preserve it's natural light color. Does this product fit the bill? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Should I use this Polyureseal or SafeSeal to paint plywood slats that go underneath my mattress on a bed frame? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

Can this be applied to exposed Advantech in a nontraditional barn flooring application? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

I believe the hard seal that I ordered from a different company that was closer to me. Let it freeze during shipping. I put it on wood items and it's cloudy and uneven. Does this mean that the product is no longer usable? I don't mind using it in a garage cabinet if it's still going to work to block off gassing and give a good seal over the cabinet. Next time, I'll buy it from you and work out the longer wait time to receive it. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 6

I own Colorado's first certified Built Green home, so you can imagine how hard I tried to get the painters I hired to use zero VOC paint. Despite my best efforts, a new employee of the company inexplicably used EXTERIOR paint on the INTERIOR of my home. !!!!! I am VERY concerned and distressed. 1) Will 2 coats of SafeSeal over the Sherwin (exterior) Superpaint help stop the off gassing of dangerous chemicals/VOCs? 2) Can I use zero VOC Sherwin Williams Promar 200 over the SafeSeal and exterior paint? I need to use that because it matches the rest of my home. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I recall that you said there's no difference between Safe Seal and Hard Seal when it comes to reducing off gassing... that the only difference is the finish... did I understand that correctly? Could either be used to seal the exposed under- and back-sides of an old laminate kitchen countertop? I'm guessing the exposed parts are compressed particle board. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

I am looking to seal what appear to be MDF boards that have been used for the drawer bottoms and back of a new dresser against formaldehyde off-gassing. The boards have a shiny surface--only the edges are raw. I don't know whether this is a feature of MDF or whether they have been coated with acrylic. Would you recommend the SafeCoat safe seal or hard seal for this purpose? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Is this food safe? I have butcher block with oil stain and water based Polycrylic View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can this be applied to spray foam? My attic has Spray Polyurethane Foam coated with 14 mils of thermal barrier. The attic has a chemical smell from the insulation. Air testing revealed total VOCs are within normal limits, but it stinks. Will this product help? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Trying to seal in smell and off gassing of a custom home made (bought second hand) bunk bed for two queen beds. We want to seal in odor and off gassing and paint it white. It was stained and has some sort of polyurethane. What product could accomplish all three? Seal in off gassing, eliminate odor, paint it white? Thank you so much for your safe products! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

I want to seal off a painted model ship for an aquarium.Will the seal be toxic to the freshwater environment? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Can use this on painted milk jugs made into skulls? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Hello, We are looking to paint a sealant over the walls (painted drywall) in our closet to prevent the VOCs from interior insulation from coming through. Can this be used on painted drywall? We don't care about the shiny appearance. Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Will this product provide UV protection over painted surfaces? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

Can I use it as a wallpaper paste? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

What's the average dry time for a thin coat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

This is what it states in regards to using Hard Seal on a furniture piece that is solid wood and particle board. Looks like someone removed from the description the 2nd NOTE which stated the product could not be used on Particle Board. Please support?Hard Seal can also be used on painted or stained woodwork or on unfinished wood products. Not for use on particle board or chipboard. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Will this work for sealing a wooden hot tub? I need a sealer that can be used to seal a fir hot tub I am building. It will be a small single person tub that is drained and filled after each use. I need a sealer that can be submerged in water up to 105 degrees F and not leach chemicals too much. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

I have installed marble white self adhesive vinyl film on my kitchen countertops. What can I put on it to seal it and protect it from cutting and heat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Looking for a non toxic alternative to Kilz sealer for subfloor before new carpet install. Will this work? Subfloor had dog urine damage in spots, so it was sanded and bleached to resurface the subfloor before new carpet install. Installers recommended using Kilz before installation but I'm hoping for a safer product since I baby will be in the house. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be safely used to seal concrete birdbaths? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

Can I use it on Formica countertop? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Does this work to seal lead containing tile on bathroom walls? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Is this appropriate to use for encapsulation of lead paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Can it be used on semi-gloss latex painted walls? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

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 33

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 34

I have a countertop made of granite but the granite look like wood I was trying to find something to give it a shine and seal it all the same time, but I need it to be waterproof and heat resistant? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

We need to seal a fire pit surround. We need something waterproof, rust resistant, and flame retardant. Help? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Does the hard seal AFM work pet smells? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

Can I use this on OSB walls ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

I make concrete candle vessels. Would this be a good option to seal them if making and burning candles once cured? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

I am looking to use chalk paint to paint unfinished solid pine bookshelves. I was told that I need to seal the wood first so that it would not bleed through the paint. Would AFM safecoat hard seal be the best option as a primer before the paint? *Please note one of the bookshelves was painted with water based paint. Would AFM safecoat hard seal work as a primer for both the unfinished and painted surface? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

I need a clear sealer to finish a baby bed. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Do I need to seal entire piece of plywood or just the raw edges? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

Can I use this gloss on my slate kitchen floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

What are the components of the hard coat hard seal? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

Hi, there. What product would you recommend for a brand new solid wood table and solid wood chairs that are off-gassing? I thought I'd be safe with all solid wood but unfortunately they used a clear glossy sealant on the table and chairs and they are off-gassing. I tried to find out what they used but all they disclosed was that it is water-based. Thank you for your help! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Can SafeCoat Hard Seal be used on wood paneling, such as in older mobile homes? If so, can you paint over it after the SafeCoat Hard Seal has dried. Thanks View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 46

Can you use AFM SafeCoat, Hard Seal to seal a stained butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Can this be applied over oil based undercoat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

I finished some cabinets with Varathane "No odor water-based polyurethane". Two weeks later, it still has a strong chemical smell. Would hard seal be the right product to stop this off-gassing? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 49

Can this product be used on wooden countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Safe to seal countertops concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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