Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

can this be used on wooden decorations outside? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

I carve signs out of pine. I spray paint the carved text and graphics, and when the paint is dry I plane the wood to remove the paint from the top surface. I have a problem with the paint bleeding into the grain of the wood at the edge of the letters and graphic. I need to seal a bare carved wood before spray painting to prevent the paint from bleeding. Will this product work for that purpose? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

What do I use to seal or protect outdoor wooden furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Can bioshield oils be used on wood for organic gardening? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Does the tint of the stain make the wood look painted? I have weathered cedar pickets--some are very grey. About 25 years ago, when I applied boiled linseed oil to aged-grey pickets, it brought out the natural grains without a painted look. However, I am opposed to using a toxic product. I am trying to figure out if I should use the PolyWhey in a brownish color or the waterproofer; the challenge is I don't want a painted look, but I also want to revive the aged-grey pickets and restore some natural color. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can it be applied to interior galvanized steel panels? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Hello.. Will this work on our family's outdoor playset? Also how long is general shipping? Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Can I use on a bamboo fence? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

I saw from the other questions that this is safe for bamboo. However, I have sealed bamboo patio furniture. Would this product work or is another one better? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Is there a good wax for use over finish for protection ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

After applied, can the wood then be stained at a later date? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

What interiors like bathroom trim will it yellow over time??? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

We just got a new acacia wood outdoor table set, would this be a good fit to put on it to increase the life? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Is it safe for inside a chicken coop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Will it seal teak? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

I have a new wooden porch and the wood is treated but has printed labels on it and grading comments from where it was purchased. Can a colored stain cover all the writing on the lumber or must I go with a paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Is the penetrating water proofer paintable? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

Is it shiny or matte? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

I have a small dog. Once this dries will my pet be safe walking on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Last year we bought a finch pine picnic table with a clear coat finish. Since the table lives outdoors, we want to keep it well-protected by applying a fresh coat every spring. Is this the best product of yours to protect an exterior finch pine picnic table? Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Is it possible to remove this from a painting once it has been applied and is dry? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

I paint unfinished wooden peg dolls with acrylic paint. Would this be an appropriate sealer for them? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

I'm applying a Marmorino water-resistant Venetian plaster on my backsplash and I'm wondering about the feasibility of using it behind the stove as well. I need a sealer that is water, grease, and heat resistant. Would this product be recommended for that? More specifically, if it would stand up to the heat that it would be exposed to being behind a decently high-powered gas range stove. Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Can I use Safecoat Naturals clear penetrating oil on my kitchen cutting boards? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

We've used these with great results on cork/radiant flooring, vertical wood, over paint with good results. Would it work for sealing/covering a cement CEILING? If so, how many coats do you recommend? At full concentration or diluted, please? Thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Hello! Would this work for outdoor art and wood signs if the wood is untreated and the designs are painted with water-based acrylic? Also, is this non-yellowing? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Hi there, I recently bought a dresser for our baby. In the details it says it's made in North America with non-toxic laminated particle board. It is manufactured wood. It says non-toxic, but there is a pretty strong smell in the room. Would this product be safe to put in the drawers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this be used to finish/seal trim? If so, should I do more than 1 coat? I have some beautiful mahogany trim I'm trying to reuse after filling some nail holes. I'd like to just clear coat it. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Does this product seal in formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

For a Redwood Deck, does this replace a penetrating oil? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

I have an interior metal door that was painted with black, low VOC, water based paint. However, it's still out gassing and is bothering me because I'm chemically sensitive. Could I use Acrylac to seal it or would you suggest another product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

I am having a cabinet storage unit made out of poplar wood and I want to seal it to seal any off gassing and then paint over it. Would Safe Seal or Hard Seal or another AFM product (such as Acrylacq) be best for this application? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

Which one do i use for a butcher block countertop? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Is this safe for an outdoor tortoise enclosure? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

We recently bought a table that we want to refinish next summer we were able to sand the table portion but not the benches so my question is, Is this product what I need to seal the table that is sanded? but also can I use it on the portions that are not yet sanded? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this be used as a top coat to peel and stick flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

Is it safe for edible vine plants? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Can I use AFM SafeCoat PolyureSeal on Ceramic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

If I already applied your Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer on raw wood, how long do I have to wait if I decide to use your Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey, Exterior, Penetrating Stain in the future? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

My dog has dinner-dates with friends a couple of times weekly, during which morsels of dry dog food are tossed on the floor a couple of pebbles at a time, and the dogs have to listen to where the food lands and/or sniff it out and find it. (Great 1/2 hour activity for inclement weather!) Would it be safe for our dogs to lick up morsels of food off the floor with this product on it? Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Hi! Frequent shopper from your inventory. I have a new dresser in solid parawood to build for my son. I discovered that the back panels and bases to the drawers are plywood/particle board. I want to use the maple stain but which sealer is the best for sealing out any off gassing, that is also the safest for his clothing to touch? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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