Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I have an Ikea Billy bookcase I recently purchased that smells. Is AFM Hard Seal the correct product to stop off gassing of VOCs and other chemicals? Also, it is already attached to the wall. If I put this product on it do I need to avoid the room for a number of days after to air it out? When is it safe to return to the room due to fumes? Also, does it immediately stop off gassing once dry? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

How long before this could cure as Zero VOC? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 3

Has anyone used this in a horse barn for stall fronts and interior walls? Looking for a low voc, non toxic stain/sealant for horse stalls. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

Can I use this product to seal acrylic painted wooden toy blocks? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

Hi. My contractor used Great Stuff Gap and Cracks spray foam to seal cracks throughout our under-construction home. Due to asthma, allergies, and general sensitivity to chemicals and smells, I had specifically requested no high VOC materials, poly-isocyanates, polyurethane, etc. -- all of which are in this product. They used the foam where the subfloor meets the wall, around plumbing penetrations, and around electrical boxes. Removing the spray foam is dangerous and maybe impossible. Can I seal the foam to prevent a lifetime of off-gassing? Would Hard Seal work for that purpose? Or is there some other approach? Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

Is this safe to apply during pregnancy? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Hi I have been searching for this product as a safe option for my vegetable planter boxes. Will you please ship to NZ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

I am removing old vinyl tile flooring from the 1980's that was glued down with a black adhesive that has an incredibly strong chemical odor. It doesn't contain asbestos, we had it tested. The subfloor is plywood. The smell is definitely coming from the adhesive because there is no smell at all until the flooring comes up. Can we apply the Hard Seal over the adhesive that's stuck to the subfloor to encapsulate the chemical off-gassing before installing the new wood floor? The last thing I want is for some horrible chemical reaction between this product and the adhesive. (Unfortunately we do have to remove the vinyl flooring rather than lay the new wood flooring over it because it's so uneven.) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Can you apply this and then paint on top of it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

What should I use to seal pressure treated wood (outside) so the chemicals are sealed in? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 11

Is it safe on kitchen table and cutting boards use for food? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Does this prevent greying? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Hello! I am looking to seal a raw wood step stool that my kids will be using in the bathroom and am looking for a safe product since they will be stepping on/standing on/touching it many times per day. Would this product, AFM SafeCoat, Acrylacq, be the best option for this? Thank you in advance for your feedback! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 14

I am hoping to use the Rubio oil plus 2C on a birch butcher block countertop (for a home office work space, not for kitchen food prep). The unfinished birch is very light, and I would like to end up with a warm honey color. Any thoughts on what would work best? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Someone recommended this to put over painted plywood walls instead of Hard Seal. What's the difference? Is this correct? I'm having bad VOC reactions to wood under the pain or the paint itself (or combo) and need to be able to seal everything that is painted already. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

I have raw wood paneling in my kitchen and know there will be food, water, and grease splashes. I want to protect the wood and keep a clean home. The paneling is floor to ceiling including behind the sink and stove. There are areas, of course, that will not receive as much splash but I feel like it would be good to protect the whole space with the same product, yeah? I think I still want the wood to be able to breathe since it is 200 sq ft of the home. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 17

Is this safe for an outdoor tortoise enclosure? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

I just received a stone top outdoor dining table that needs to be sealed. Would this product work well for that purpose? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

What sealant is best for melamine particle board? I had new cabinets installed and can't tolerate the off gassing from them. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Does the wood need to be sanded before applying? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

I scrubbed some sap off my flooring with an abrasive sponge and discolored patches of it. What can I do to match the color again? Or will this finish be able to even out the tone? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 22

I already used Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain for my son's sandbox but see Dynoseal is recommended for "raised garden beds" up to the soil line so now I want to use Dynoseal... Can I apply Dynoseal OVER the Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain that I've already applied? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

What is the difference between this product and the Vermeister zero-VOC polyurethane product? I need a clear matte finish for old hardwood floors that I am refinishing. They have already been sanded and I am keeping the bare color and need a sealant. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

I am wondering if this can be used on children�s furniture? I bought a small desk for my son which is covered in characters ( not painted on) I'm not sure if I should use this or another product View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

I have indoor wooden planters that I'm going to sand and want to stain and seal so watering the herbs doesn't rot the wood. What�s the best product for this? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

I applied this to some cedar but don't like how it changed the color. The amber tone is too dark. Could I apply a Rubio monocoat stain over it or do I need to sand it down first? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

I am searching for products that can recoat an existing indoor concrete floor (20 yrs old) that has already been coated in different areas with and Epoxy coating, Ardex coating, and concrete sealer. We want to unify the floor with one product that can coat them all. I can't tell if this product will be able to do that. Technical information leads to a parent company that does not offer product technical support from what I can tell. Do you know if this product can do that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

We just had a mahogany deck installed. We would like to protect it and ideally preserve its reddish color rather than have it go silver-gray. We want to use a non-toxic product. What would you recommend? How frequently should we apply it. This deck gets a lot of sun exposure. View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago

Question 29

This should be safe to use on exterior surface of a new wooden rabbit hutch? Non toxic to rabbits correct? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

I have used the Rubio Oil Plus Two twice now and there is a very strong odor that lasts for days. Can you tell me what ingredient that odor is coming from? To me it smell like a scented cigar. Don't like it! ;-) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Hi- I've applied your oil wax finish to my bamboo end cut counter. Is it wise to reapply once a year? Do I use the same product?Thanks for your guidance.Kathy View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 32

I need a water based matte polyurethane/sealer to keep my floors in tact from cat urine (I know gross, old sickly cat) I have some concrete self leveler applied to one area and osb wood in other spots. I'm looking for a job toxic water based solution that will hold up on floors. Also we are going to be doing hardwood floors and looking for a water based solution for that as well? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can I topcoat the Rubio oil Plus 2 with a clear oil based product for additional durability? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 34

Would this be appropriate for outdoor play structure? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 35

Can this be used on sealed brick floors, and is it water based or solvent based? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can you use this on Alderwood unfinished bedroom furniture? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 37

Can I use this over wallpaper to protect it from water and cleaners? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Does hard seal also waterproof wood? Ie for a wooden picnic table outside? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 39

Are there sample sizes of Durostain Pro available? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

Does this repel mold and mildew? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

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 6 ´years ago

Question 42

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

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 4 ´years ago

Question 44

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 5 ´years ago

Question 45

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 4 ´years ago

Question 46

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

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 7 ´months ago

Question 48

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

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

Asked 3 ´months ago

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