Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

What can I put on top of a paint can or a polyurethane open can o when I get to close till the next use so the skin n doesn't form over the top of the paint or s polyurethane can u help me please????? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Hello, I'm inquiring if the AFM safecoat Acriglaze gallon is offered in bulk? It seems purchasing more than 1 increases the taxes and shipping to an extraordinary large price. Thanks View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 3

Is this safe for painting a baby crib? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

If I want to put it over vinyl on a plastic kids plate is it food safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Hello, I'm busy cleaning my attic from a mice infestation. I am scrubbing the sheetrock and studs with safe choice cleaner and thought it a good idea to use 'safe seal' as a final step to help rid any odors from mice urine. Would that product be appropriate or do you have another suggestion? thanks, karen View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

I discovered oak floors in my kitchen after pulling up layers of vinyl flooring. I want to sand the floor and protect with a non-toxic product that will stand up to a kitchen, My concern is to protect a floor susceptible to water food splashes etc. I can't leave the home and am sensitive to toxic fumes. What product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Is this the right product for old wooden wagon wheels used outside? We are in Wisconsin. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

Just bought brand new kiln dried cedar rockers and want to seal them so they don't grey in color. Was recommended to use water based sealant? Will this protect well enough? It is on a covered porch facing East! Very well shaded. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Does this material gets foot prints? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Can this be applied over wood that has been treated with boiled linseed oil? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Will this darken the look of white oak? Looking to seal a tabletop in matte to look as natural as possible View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Can this be used to seal dishes, and is it food safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

I was wanting to use this to encapsulate oil based stain, but read it is not too be used on oil based product. Is there another product like this that will work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this safe for toys and what is the drying time? Does it change the color of the wood or keep it natural? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Hi! Looking for a low voc glaze to be used close to, but not in, a shower. Would this be suitable? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

Will this sealer prevent scratching of a painted metal surface and is it good safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Can this be used over your penetrating concrete sealer, and if so, how long do we wait after applying the sealer? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 18

I have a floor with Rubio Monocoat, Oil Plus 2C, smoke color with some fading due to sun exposure. How would this be remediated? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

I have a fiberglass tub that had many holes so I paint it with a pool paint but it wears down after a while,will your product adhere to and seal the tub? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

I have furniture grade plywood with a veneer on the front and back with only the plywood exposed around the edges. Should I only seal the edges of the veneer as well? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Is this product heat resistant? Can hot pots and pans be placed on it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Is this safe to use on the inside of a garden box? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Can/Should your product, AFM Safecoat Hard Seal, be used to seal in off gassing formaldehyde on new hardwood furniture? I purchased a writing desk online. The box said the desk was manufactured in Vietnam. The wooden desk wreaks of VOC fumes! Thank you for your reply. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Will this darken concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Hello! I need to treat a play set made with pressure treated wood. What stain would be best for this for exterior use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

I'm using contact paper to cover my . countertops Can I seal it with this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

How does the product do in sealing color pigments? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 28

What shade would this oil be on pine? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

I demo'd some old 12x12 tiles from our basement floor that I now suspect had asbestos in them. I need to SEAL that cement floor & adhesive residue STAT. What is the best, low odor product for that type of job.? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Does this product gives a shine look or just seals the wood? I'm looking for something to use in dining table and chairs but without changing their natural color much. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Does this seal in VOCs? My neighbor installed a fence that stinks to high heaven and I'm looking for something that will stop the smell and off-gassing of the cheap ugly fence :) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

I have a wood piece of dining room furniture from South America that has really nasty odor when I open the doors. Smells toxic. Finish inside is yellow. I want to ensure is safe to store items inside. Not sure what product of yours to use since I do not know if finish on interior is oil- based or not? it's a pretty piece & have been using as decoration only but will need to sell if I can't also use for storage. Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Is this product FDA compliant? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 34

I want to retouch my wooden windows. They are old and scratched by cats. The cats are in the house and like to sit on the windows. I need something non toxic for them and immediately drying. What do you have for it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

I am looking for a sealer that will not change the finish for a Restoration Hardware Unsealed Salvaged pine table. I want it to remain matte and not yellow. Is this the product you would suggest? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

I used Rejuvenate on my floors but now I have polymer plastic layers that are dull and trap dirt. I am working to remove the plastic layers. After I finish this project and get the floors clean again, will your product do the same thing as Rejuvenate? Thanks, Judy View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

Is this product food safe to spray terracotta pots to display produce? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

can one mix two 2 stain colors to create a custom mix like "clear" and "charcoal?" View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Is the container plastic? Not very Earth friendly. Wish you packaged in metal cans. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 40

What's best to seal 3/4 plywood that got wet that's non toxic and will seal the subfloor before installing laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 41

is this safe to spray a wooden bridge over water with wildlife ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

How well does this product work with cork floors? How does it hold up with expanding and contracting floors? Any tips for application? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

We are using interior plywood as a temporary floor in our yurt. Do we need to seal both sides of the sheet? The interior plywood we will use as a temp floor sits on a platform of exterior plywood and will be covered with the interior plywood, do we need to seal the exterior plywood of the platform too? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Hi! I am Remodeling our tiled bathroom and I have already finished priming and painting all of the tile and I'm looking for an all natural water-based polyurethane (or whatever you can recommend) to clear coat the tile?Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Building new wood boat would this work on the inside? What would happen if submerged for awhile? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Hi There! I'm looking for a no/low VOC (preferably) water based product that has UV protection for wood that I color with aniline dye. I'm not sure if this product has UV resistant components in it's formula. If not, can you recommend a product that dries clear or transparent to let the color pop through? Thank you! View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 47

I have a black painted hutch. I Would like to sand and touch it up with a non VOc paint. Then I'd like to seal it. It is in kitchen where we make our coffee. Which products do I need.? Thanks, Margaret View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

Would this protect homemade fishing lures made of abs plastic with a fish scale texture and painted with acrylic paints? I need a thick outer shell that will be waterproof and hold up to rocks and fish strikes. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Hi! I'm looking to put a high gloss clear-coat sealer on a teardrop camper that I completely painted in a mural fashion using bright colors of acrylic paint. Would this product work? I was also hoping for uv protection. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 50

Does this contain polymerized or raw linseed oil? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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