Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Does this dry with any kind of sheen? Satin/gloss? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Is it safe for edible vine plants? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

How my square foot can I paint with the sample size? I just have a very small area I wanted to paint. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Is this safe plant such as exterior and interior sealer for raised bed ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this safe to coat organic raised beds with? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Is the finish shiny or matte? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

I am working on sanding and painting my baby crib , looking for a safe product to protect the sanded wood that I don't want to paint. Is this product safe for a refurbished baby crib ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Can this product be used to seal a polyethelene (PET) plastic stock tank? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

Is Bio shield # 9 effective for exterior cedar siding of my tiny house? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Is your product recommended for a butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Can this be used over MDF furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

I have a teak veneered dining table that has a fresh coat of teak oil on it. The directions on the can say that I can finish over it after 72 hours drying time. Can I use your product or should I stick to an oil based urethane? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

I need to seal in the off gassing from an IKEA particle board kitchen cabinet that's got melamine foil on the outside and plastic edging. Would this product be the best or would another product work better? It also needs to be durable and provide a waterproof barrier against atmospheric moisture (it's in an RV) and water spills from the sink that's above it. Mold and mildew protection in addition would be ideal. Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 14

What is the process of re-treating the deck in approximately 4-6 years after applying Deck Revive the first time? Do you simply add another coat of Deck Revive or does the old need to be removed first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

is this a good choice and safe for raised veggie garden untreated red cedar wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

If I was to use this to seal a acrylic painted rock structure with constant water flow. Would it hold its seal and cause no harm to my snake? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

What is a green substitute for Superior Pearl EHC Knife Grade (Epoxy for sealing seams for countertop installation)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

I have several samples of Marmoleum Cocoa that I like very much but would prefer a much higher gloss sheen. Can this (or Forbo commercial gloss finish) be applied to new Marmoleum for the specific purpose of achieving a higher gloss? I understand that topshield2 does not require additional finish for surface protection. I am simply looking to achieve higher gloss on the Marmoleum Cocoa (without compromising it's durability). If not this product, what could be used to gloss up satin Marmoleum. Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Is it safe to use on decorations inside a fish tank? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

What moisture level do you recommend the wood be at prior to staining? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 21

Is this product safe to use over a brook? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I'm looking for an opinion to make a brown paper bag floor waterproof. Would this product be a good option? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Does this or your other products work on wood countertops? I have reclaimed hickory countertops that will need to be resealed. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 24

My attic has been insulated with Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) and coated with 14 mils of a thermal barrier. Air testing has confirmed that VOCs are within normal limits, but there is a strong odor. Can HardSeal be installed over spray foam? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 25

I have a 20' shipping container with a wood floor that I'm told was treated with a pesticide. I'm turning it into a workshop space. Can your product seal the floor so there is no risk from the pesticide treatment? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Hi. We are rebuilding our deck and are using redwood posts (4X4 from Home Depot) that we would like to keep looking as natural as possible while at the same time protecting them from rain, sun and wind. What different products should we use? We love the look of natural redwood and would like to keep it like that as much as possible. How often should we reapply these products? We live in a desert kind of climate (hot summers, cold winters, pretty dry). We are also not crazy about toxic products. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

Hi, I'm looking to use a sealer on our newly bought outdoor patio table which is made from a lightweight polyresin blend with a concrete powder (according to the manufacturer). Which product would you recommend? The manufacturer claims it already has pretty good protection however oils could in some cases cause stains. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

We have a 50 year old salad bowl (no glue..hewn from a single piece of wood) that has a hairline crack in the bottom that is enough to have a small amount of oil leak through. Would any of your products solve our problem? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Could I use the AFM SafeCoat, Acrylacq on a western red cedar shower as the sealant? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

I have a small cabin with acrylic painted particle board interior walls. Will this product seal the off gassing odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Would like to use Vermont Coatings Penetrating Waterproofer on a new deck. Can I use paint rollers to cover versus brushes/sprayers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Is this the best product to prevent cracking on Bamboo poles? I purchased Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Waterproofer and applied to Bamboo poles. I sealed outside and inside of Bamboo poles. but it did not prevent cracking after I put water inside the Bamboo pole. Thus, I'm looking for a product:1) Strong waterproof sealing that prevents Bamboo poles to absorb water.2) Prevents cracking on Bamboo poles. I would be appreciated if you give me the answer. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 33

Can you put this over stained wood surfaces? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

What sealer do you recommend for shop projects? I primarily just need something that will keep my workbench easy to clean. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

how about to seal grout on tiles for kitchen countertops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

How fast can you get this to me in Mpls Mn ? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 37

can I use exterior paint over permabond on window trim? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

Can it be used on safely on butcher block? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 39

IS THE ACRYLACQ GOOD FOR BATHROOM & KITCHEN COUNTER TOPS? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Would this be good to seal and protect raw poplar rabbit hutch? It is an indoor rabbit. Would it make the wood washable/waterproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

I'm using this to protect unstained SPF indoor stairs in a cabin. These are 2 x 10's. Do I need to coat the underside? I don't think they should warp as they have heavy iron brackets across the ends. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

What would you use to seal up the toxic smell of a petroleum based caulk? I tried 7 coats of Acrylacq which diminished it somewhat, but the toxic smell is still there. Would Hardseal or Polyureseal BP be a better choice? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

I have cedar railings on my deck. About 8 years ago (when my contractor was dying) he sent a workman to put a sealant on the railings. It looked great for about a month and then grew black mold. If I sand the railings lightly, will your penetrating water proofer / sealer do the job without growing another crop of black mold? Or do I need a fungicidal wash to start? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

I sealed my house 2 years ago with the AFM Safe Coat Natural Penetrating Oil; now that most of that oil is weathered away, could I use this product & expect a longer lasting finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Does this product contain UV inhibitor? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 46

I have put up paintable wallpaper in my kitchen. I painted it with a pearl metallic water based paint and didn't notice the cancer warning. Now I am wondering if I get your AFM Safecoat Polyureseal BP could I brush or roll a coat of this on to seal off the other paint and be able to wipe down any splatters with only 1 coat? I am worried that sanding would be difficult or impossible with the textured wall paper design to do more coats. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 47

Can it be used for bedroom furniture? Looking for something to Seal wood that is eco-friendly and odor free. Will apply on three-quarter inch maple veneer plywood. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

I'm thinking of getting an Ikea wardrobe cabinet (Pax), but the sides of the shelves are exposed particle board. The inside of the sidewalls have peg holes for the adjustable shelves. These holes (approx. 1/4" round and deep) are also exposed particle board. Which AFM product would be best to use to seal these? In addition, if I decide to seal the whole cabinet (the Ikea description says it is made of fibreboard and paper foil) which AFM product would I use? Are AFM sealer products completely inert when dry? (i.e. absolutely no smell) View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Are there brand/models of paint sprayers that you would recommend in applying AFM Safecoat SafeSeal and HardSeal? Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Is this the correct product to seal off-gassing for a bed frame with wood veneers? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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