Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 2

Could I use this on engineered hardwood flooring? It is already finished and sanding is not recommended. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this product be used on old Trex composite decking? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Any ideas on how to seal high VOC upholstery fabric? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 8

What type of oil is in this product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

Is this sealer a best choice for new Douglas fir (hearty pine) flooring? I've heard that pine species wood needs to have oil based paint but not sure what the best choice would be for a clear sealer. Thank you for you help with this. View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 10

I'm hoping to use this on a 20x8 pine board floor. What amounts do you recommend and would you recommend I rent a floor buffer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Can this be used directly over a drywall skimcoat tinted gray to give a faux concrete look? Just trying to seal it the drywall mud and leave it. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

What is the safest sealer for clay pots? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

What is the material used for the bottom of IKEA dresser drawers? It is almost paperlike with a very spongy porous bottom. Will this work for that? They lined the top with white liner. I put safeseal on the bottom sides and it absorbed it right up. Now it's a darker color. The dresser itself is pure pine so I didn't' think there would be smell. But there is a very sawdusty smell with the dresser in the room and it increases when opening the drawers so I suspect it is from the drawer bottoms. There is still smell. Will additional coats help? Or will it just ruin the papery material? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

This product says that it does not give off odors and is safe from voc but it does not say if it traps the harmful fumes and gases that come from wood or other products. Does it stop it from seeping out of wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Does this contain polymerized or raw linseed oil? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this product be applied after application of AFM SafeCoat, Concrete Floor Paint? And if so, how soon after the floor paint can we apply the polyureseal? And do we need to sand the painted concrete first? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 17

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 18

Is forbo floor finish good for floors that are not finished or have a soap finish? Thank you View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

Hello - I have moved into a man apartment with vinyl tiles and there is a heavy vinyl odour in two rooms. The tiles are very old and I see evidence of mold coming up through the seams in a few places. It's a rental and have no hope of the landlord checking the subflooring or replacing the tiles. Would this product work to seal the vinyl and also seal the seams? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this product be used on plywood for a DIY chicken coop? I live in WY so temperature and the elements are a constant battle. I need something to protect the chicks and their housing. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

How much would I need for two twin beds? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Does this product change the color of the wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Would this work on top of milk paint? Is it cpsc complaint or would it pass testing if I sent it to the lab I use? Thank you! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

Hi! I bought a kitchen table that is a black weathered wood. When I wipe down the table there are little black slivers of wood coming off. I want to seal it, would this work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Can this product be used over painted brick? Also, what would you recommend for sealing a natural wood bar top? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

I have latex stain on deck and want to apply oil stain. Would this work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

I bought two loft beds and a bunch of living room furniture .. they all seem to be giving off a smell and it's a bit concerning. Which product would reduce the off gassing to 0? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

If I just want to preserve the appearance of the exterior of my redwood garden boxes and not concern myself with preserving the interior, could I just use this product and not need to put the AFM Safecoat Dynoseal on the interior? Do I need to be concerned with this product leaching any chemicals into the soil without the interior coating? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

Are any of your products heat resistant ? Can it be used to seal concrete pots for candles? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Once applied is it water resistant? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Would the DuroGrit work on thermally modified wood? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 32

Can this be used on new concrete? I'm looking for the best finish for an indoor concrete floor. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

My carpenters applied an oil based stain to my oak stair treads. Big mistake. It smells horrible. I did not apply oil based polyurethane yet because I realize that will smell even more! And water based polyurethanes don't work over oil based stains! Is there any healthier product I can cover my oil stained stair treads with? So far every product I see says do not apply over oil based stains. Is there any "low odor" oil based polyurethane product I can use? Or do I need to sand off the old oil stain and start again?? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Is it safe for previously oiled and then sanded wood.? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

My deck is 196 sq ft. Will 1 kit be enough? I just want to be sure I'm understanding the information provided correctly. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 36

Loving this product so far. However, I'm confused on what's the best protocol for sanding. I've heard that before applying oils/sealers, it's best to sand a little, as it 'roughs up' the surface a bit to allow for better oil penetration. Is this true? Also, on the official "Technical Information and Application" PDF for this product, it states "For best absorbency, all surfaces should be sanded NO FINER than #100". But this leaves the surface fairly rough - can I not sand it more finely, creating a smoother wood surface? Thanks a bunch! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

If I put multiple coats can I get a high gloss finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

I make clay reptile decor from air-dry clay. I want a sealer that will protect from daily misting in the tank and that can resist heat. Clay is porous so it should stick to it as it would with wood. Will this product work? What is it's heat resistance? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Can this be used on hardwood floors to protect against moisture from pet urine? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

What types of wood stains are compatible with a finish of Hard Oil #9? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 41

I'm looking for a clear sealant that is Non-Toxic and safe for fish in an aquarium? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

Is there any petroleum and is there any polymers in this product. I am severely allergic and every product I've purchased and tested on my deck project has caused me severe inflammation. Penofin verde is not a safe product. Is yours? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

I need to apply something over my basement concrete floor that will waterproof it and seal in all the cracks, what would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Will this seal in smoke odor and toxicity. We bought a vintage dresser that was owned by a serious smoker and I do not want my daughter exposed to it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Hi, does this product help reseal linoleum? The surface of my linoleum floor got damaged from a too alkaline cleaning product, could this product (or any other) help reseal the surface to avoid the linoleum deteriorating and emitting VOCs. Thanks! Nicole View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 46

Hi, I'm wondering if this product could be used to protect from off-gassing from a linoleum floor? The finish has worn off due to faulty cleaning, and is now off-gassing. we'd prefer to not change the floor entirely. Would this or another product help seal the off-gassing, and could it be used on organic materials such as linoleum? (don't want to risk microbial growth). Thanks a lot! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

Could this be used to refresh/polish an indoor teak wood table? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

I'm creating closet shelves with raw MDF boards. I'm concerned about formaldehyde off-gassing from the MDF. How to incorporate the odor-blocking sealants into my workflow? Apply AFM Safecoat Hard Seal (or is Safe Seal better here?) on the raw MDF, wait for sealer to dry, then apply primer and cabinet paint? Or apply primer and cabinet paint first, then apply the AFM Hard Seal as the final layer? I need the final finish to be durable and ideally a semi-gloss texture. Thank you View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 49

Is this stain food safe? Would I be able to use it to stain a wood charcuterie board and then seal it? Can it be sealed with wax? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

does the Polyureseal BP have cancer causing chemicals in it? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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