Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Hi, can I use this oil on a piece of raw wood and apply the aqua resin over? Thank you View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 2

Hello! I am looking for a non-toxic top coat for a solid wood dining table (pine) that has been stained with ecopaints stain. We are looking for a matte top coat that has little to no shine and that will help protect the table top from food/stains and also make it easier to wipe down with a wet cloth. Can you advise which product you would recommend? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

I have sanded wood baby blocks that have been decorated with paint and markers that i need to seal. I need a product that is safe if the baby puts them in his mouth and one that won't cover up or cause the art to bleed. Any suggestions? Thanks, Lauren View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 4

I'd like to use this on a dresser that I just painted. Does the gloss finish feel sticky at all when dry? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 5

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 7 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Question 7

we want to seal raw, wood floors that have been hidden under plywood their whole 30 yr life. Our goal is the best protection from high traffic & pets. Would you recommend Safecoat, Zero VOC polyurethane, or ___ ??? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Can this be used to touch-up a small spot where the finish was pulled up on a polished concrete floor by painters tape? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

would this product be a suitable sealant for wood trim around a copper sink? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

can this be used on either the walls or benches in a sauna? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

I have mosaicked and grouted (the outside of) a bathroom sink. Need to seal it with a non toxic product so it is protected and easy to clean, What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Can i use the AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP, or your other products, over pressure treated exterior plywood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Is PolyWhey toxic to honey bees? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

What product would you recommend for waterproofing leather or leather type products that will absorb water otherwise? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Can this be used to seal acrylic painted bathroom countertop and sinks ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this be applied to stained wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Hello, can this be painted over wood that's already been stained? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this be used on (indoor) teak veneer furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Can I use this on previously waxed floors.? Used bruce liquid wax and then buffer. The smell is so toxic View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Is this product food-safe enough to use for a raised vegetable planter box made with Douglas Fir boards? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 21

Can you use this on rattan? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I am going to paint my laminate countertops and am looking for something to seal them with. Will this work or do I need to look for something else? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

I got some of this on the cement in our yard and it now appears stained. What do you recommend cleaning it with and do you think the oil stain can be fully removed? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

I'm looking to treat a Pikler triangle (untreated pine and plywood) that our son will probably be gumming while he climbs. Would this product be safe for this use? Or is there another, probably food-grade wood treatment that you'd recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Hi, I recently purchased a new airstream. It has a woven vinyl flooring which I would like to seal to prevent off gassing. Would this work for that?I View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

I bought an old antique piece that I want to put outdoors. it's already painted white. Will this product work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

I have a tabletop made of mdf board. I refinished it using an oil based primer then painting with interior latex paint... can I use Acrylacq on top of this to seal in the mdf gasses and everything else? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Will this product work to seal clay and/or provide extra durability? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

I want to paint the interior walls of my strawbale house. Is this a good option to seal the walls and make them less dusty without creating a vapor barrier? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Can this treatment be safely used on wood or bamboo dish drainers or storage? Is it safe, in other words, in the kitchen? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

Do you have any stores in central Wisconsin that sells your products ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this product be used to seal wooden mugs or cups and be safe to drink out of? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Would this work on air drying clay pots as a sealer? The clay pots can't get wet when they dry, So would this make them waterproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Can I use Monocoat on kitchen cabinet door fronts that were previously stained with a water based pigment? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

I got a Cypress porch swing for my birthday, I want to stain it in an actual color that is stain, not paint, like blue or something. It is hard to find stain in actual colors that is for exterior projects. Is this a good stain for a porch swing project? Any advice would be appreciated. It will be outside on my patio, it will be undercover but at the end of the patio and will get some weather, rain and snow. Thank you in advance for your comments. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

I purchased the Bioshield Stain Finish in Indigo for my cypress porch swing, I am done with staining it and it turned out absolutely beautiful by the way. I want to add sealant on this, since it is outside. I do not want it real shiny or slick, just a coat to protect mostly keep my stain beautiful. Do I go with the safecoat EXT Satin only or use the safecoat EXT gloss first then the satin? Thank you in advance. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

How soon can you let pets children out on deck after spraying product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

If Bioshield Hard Oil #9 cannot be applied over floors treated with linseed or other natural danish-type oils without sanding, which finish would you recommend for floors that have been treated within a couple years with Danish type oils.? My floors are way too old to be sanded yet again, View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 39

Is it possible to mix two colors for a personalized shade? I love the idea of the balsam green, but thought about mellowing it out with a gray or something?? Thoughts? Also- has anyone used the balsam green color stain? May I see pictures? Thanks :) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

I do alcohol ink on ceramic mugs would this be a a good food sealer for the mug? I seal it after it's completely dry with Kamar Varnish - but looking for something to go over that and cure so it's food safe. hoping AFM SafeCoat, Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil would work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Can this product be used on a live edge wood patio table that is outside? It has been stained before but will be sanded before application. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

Is this really food-grade and safe for children's toys if it contains zircon octoat and cobalt octoat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

I want to seal new OSB subfloor before installing carpet pad and carpet over it. Is SafeSeal sufficient or do I need to use another product due to the friction of foot traffic? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

I am looking for a gloss or high gloss sealer to go over a porcelain tub that will be outside used as a table? Would this be my best bet for minimal weathering to the item? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

do you have a wood deck brightener t0 use before staining? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

How long is the oil good for once opened? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use this directly on paper mache' to harden it? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 48

Would this be good on an outdoor wooden baby swing? If not what would you recommend in case he chewed on it? But also need weatherproof View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

We're finishing our cedar counters with tung oil, but want something to add a little more protection from scratches and scrapes. What product would you suggest? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Hello, I bought a secondhand crib that needs a bit of a stain touch up. It's all around where the baby might chew on the headboard. Is your stain safe if it baby were to chew on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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