Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I installed some wood flooring about 1.5 years ago in a rental. Used low-grade plywood that I cut into planks and installed for a rustic look. The tenants have been complaining about urethane smell - and I started looking for a solution and found you guys. However, after more thinking/research I don't think it's the oil-based urethane that's the problem but possible off gassing of formaldehyde. I already have oil-based polyurethane on the floors - so I'm not sure which product you think might work best to seal over what's there and help protect against more off gassing. View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 2

plywood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Hi, I'd like to apply the indigo stain on wood that has already been stained. I'll sand it some first, but not down to fresh wood. Will this work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Can I just order sample? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this stain product suitable for inside a conditioned wine cellar where there are expensive corked wines? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Is this good for wood trim around windows? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I would like to change the color of my current cabinets in my kitchen to white. Can I use this to stain to do it without sanding? If so, how many coats or is there a primer that I could use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Can I use this on teak? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Can I apply this to butcher block kitchen countertop? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Is this safe for redwood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Is this safe to seal a cedar herb garden or do I need to look for a product made with whey byproduct to be safe for consumption? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Can I use this on top of an old dresser that already has a finish on it? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

Is this transparent or opaque? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

I'd like to stain my refinished hardwood floor and then apply a top coat like polyurethane. I'd like a stain for colour and something to protect it that is designed for floors. I would also use this on plywood floors that have been sanded BUT IT HAS TO BE water-based, zero-VOC or low-VOC and very little odour as well, as I am very sensitive to chemicals and smells. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 15

how do i apply the stain? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

how do i apply the stain? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

Our contractor has unfinished pine for our new cork floor baseboards. Can he apply bioshield Aqua Resin Stain Finish on the pine? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 18

I'm aiming for a turquoise color (semi-transparent) on my nightstand - which color would be the closest or would I need to mix colors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

I have a small cottage with faded, weathered T-111 siding. Will your stain work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

If we are looking for a semi-transparent look, can we thin with something? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Can this be applied over brown stained cabinets without stripping or sanding first? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Can I apply exterior spa urethane finish over the bioshield Aqua Resin Stain? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

What are the coldest and hottest temperatures at which RMC Oil Plus 2C can be applied? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

can i mix colors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

What is the difference in "Pure (clear)" finish and the "Natural" finish with the Rubio Oil Plus 2C kit? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

I want to use this on a slab of spalted sycamore to sit houseplants on near a window. What color would enhance the spalted areas? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Can you stain a fiberglass door with this stain? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 28

What stain would you choose to make red oak match white oak? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Has anyone tried using this product to stain grout? I am looking to bring a light grey, Nunsealed grout to a dark brown, and suspect that this might work despite being a wood stain. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

does this product protect against fire or xxxx fire? I have exterior fire treated eves that require something fire resistant/proof to be applied View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

I have a new oak floor with an aluminum oxide finish and it's a matte finish that xxxx up dirt. Can I apply AFM Safecoat Polyureseal BP Satin finish on this surface without sanding? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Im considering applying this to 2x6 pine t&g flooring. It's for a new build. I'm hoping to coat all sides with 1 coat, install, and then protect with floor protection (cardboard builders board) to help mitigate any potential damage during the rest of the construction. After all construction is finished I would sand the floor and reapply oil/wax. Does this seem like an appropriate approach? If so, how long would you say I need to wait between applying the first coat prior to install and covering with builder board (to avoid any issues with curing under builder board). Thanks for your help! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

I used this over white eggshell paint on a cabinet and some of the streaks turned yellow. What would cause this? Too much product? Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 34

Will this product work well on non-polyurethane solid oak flooring? Bruce Dark and Rich no longer made. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

How long is it until you can put furniture on the waxed floor? (This will not be the floor's first coat of wax, so it will be a thin layer and buffing with an electric buffer, if it makes a difference) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can i use this on unsealed concrete floors that have been painted with chalk paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

I use supplemental oxygen due to a serious lung illness. Does your paste wax put off a strong odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Is it ok over boiled linseed oil? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Good for waxed wood floors? (We previously used Bruce/Armstrong Dark'n'Rich Liquid Paste Wax) -- and although this product is clear, would it help the wood's color become more apparent? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

How much do I need for 301 sq feet floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

We have polished mud floors that were treated initially with several coats of linseed oil, left to dry for quite a while and then waxed with Bioshield #32 and buffed. That was a couple years ago and was appears as if it needs to be reapplied. Our question is whether we should apply any oil, either Bioshield Hard Oil #9 or another oil first before reapplying the Bioshield #32? Or is there something else we should do before reapplying and buffing with the Bioshield wax #32? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

What are the steps to prepare a previously waxed or hard wax oiled floor for reapplication of hardwax oil or other like product? Is sanding down to bare wood necessary if staying with an oil/wax finish? Thanks View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

For unfinished hardwood floors do I need to use the bioshield penetrating oil sealer before using this wax or can I skip the sealer? Also, can i use a minwax stain prior to the wax? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

I need to seal a new white cement counter top. It absorbs water readily so it's able to absorb liquids. Everyone I call says they have nothing that is non- toxic to help as it needs to be able to penetrate the concrete. Someone suggested this product and said we'd need to re buff ever so often. As an off label? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 46

I used Safecoat Naturals clear penetrating oil to seal my new deck about five years ago. I'd like to reseal it - and I (foolishly) never sealed the underside. What is the best way to prepare the wood for reapplication? Do I have to sand, or can i use a power washer and a cleaning product such as Defy? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

Does this product come in a sample size? I don't see the option under 'size'. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 48

How long does hard oil #9 have to dry before i use Bioshield floor and furniture wax? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Can I use this product on a little table (Made of:concrete/granite stone powder /natural jute fibers and water) that will live outdoors in a mild Southern California climate? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Hello, I was advised to use this wax for tadelakt plaster finish - what is the coverage per ounce? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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