Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

I purchased a dishwasher I was told had the bitumen noise buffer encapsulated. However, it is open and had a smell. Will this work? Is it safe to use on the exterior of an appliance? Bitume is like a rubber looking asphalt material. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Is this a good topcoat for chalk paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Can I use Acrylacq to reduce the humidity raw wood in a bathroom is exposed to? We have fir framing and pine flooring on the floor above. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 4

I need a water based polyurethane sealant for my laminate flooring what kind do I need to buy and where can I get it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this safe for use around birds? Specifically an African Grey Parrot? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Ok, I understand this is out of design, But, I want to use this over the top of adhesive floor tiles that are asbestos or the glue under them are. I will be covering it all with vinyl plank flooring.. will this work to seal these in? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Can I use this for terra cotta pots? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

I'm looking for a product to finish a wooden tortoise table. It needs to be non toxic so it�s safe for my tortoise, but also hold up to substrate they may be damp from time to time. Would this or another product of yours work well? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Can I stain a butcher block countertop and then use this to seal it in order to make the countertop then food safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Is this product 100% silicone? Thinking of using this for a Styrofoam water dish i bought for a snake. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

What can I use to remove the pecan nut stains on my revive deck? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Can this product make a canvas waterproof? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

We recently had a live edge walnut table made for us and the builder finished it with Watco Danish Oil. We have three small children and don't feel the finish is hardy enough for us and we want something that is safe for our kids to eat off of and will be water repellant. There are a couple knots in the wood and small gaps in the board seams that need to be filled as well to prevent crumbs and liquid from entering - will I be able to use this product for this purpose as well or do you have another one you might recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

I used SafeCoat to glaze over milk paints. But now I have changed my mind about color of the milk paints. Can I use normal acrylic paints to paint over the entire thing and not waste a nice wooden board? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 15

A bedroom I painted with zero VOC paint still smells after a year and makes me sick (gives me a headache and sinus congestion). it's a sweet odor that my husband can barely smell, but it's very strong to me. I'm very sensitive to chemicals. Will the AFM HardSeal safely seal in any off gassing that is occurring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 16

What do you recommend buffing this with to ensure the grain of the wood is laid down? Despite sanding well, a white buffing pad caught the wood and raised some rough spots and I'd like a smooth floor after spending so much time on this seal. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

What is the final sheen when dry? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Would this sealer need to be reapplied after a period of years, or is it essentially permanent? (Our application would be a vanity in a small, half bath - to stop off gassing from the mdf/ particle board.) Thx. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Does this lacquer dry into a � clear � plastic � look like resins do? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

I am looking to seal painted countertops that have a light acrylic coating on them now. Should I lightly sand and then use Polyureseal-gloss solo and/or add the acrylac on top? Thank you in advance! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Hi There, I am considering repainting my existing laminate countertops. If I am not cutting on this product, is it okay to use it on countertops? I'm specifically wondering about scratches or durability, and heat resistance (i.e. setting a hot pan on the surface). Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

How does this differ from the bioshield paste wax? (Besides, obviously, the consistency) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

I realize a different product would be best for butcher block, but I already have this product and have no other use for it. Is it food safe? Can I use it on my counters? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

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 25

The product sheet says this will cure over a 2 week period. This means you can't walk on your floors for 2 weeks? I was considering refinishing my stairs, but don't have another staircase to use while this cures. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

I plan to sand some of the top finish from my dining room table (because of light scratches), what product could I use to put a new top layer of finish/gloss on since I do not know what was originally on it? I don't know if it was an oil or water based product that was originally on the table when I bought it 15 years ago. I see the warnings not to use a water based product if the top coat was originally oil based, but I have no way to tell what is on it, so what can I use in that situation? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Would this product be safe to use on a wooden house I will be setting outside for my feral cats? I am looking for no/low VOC;no harsh chemicals; UV protection; non toxic to wildlife View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

I used Safecoat oil wax finish on my raw knotty alder doors that turned out beautiful but darker than expected. I want to oil additional raw ponderosa pine but the oil doesn't turn out dark enough. Is there any way to add some color to the oil to try to match the pine? I have tried samples of your other stains on the wood to try to match the doors, but nothing is the right color. Any ideas? The pine is really light color. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Thinking of using Rubio Monocoat on raw ponderosa pine. I need to stain to match Knotty Alder doors that I finished with the penetrating oil with wax. Turned out beautiful but darker than expected. Does the pine need to be pre conditioned to control the grain and which color would best match? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

I'm making cement candle vessels, is it safe to use this to seal the inside of my vessel to prevent seepage? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Can this be used on a wood dining table? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

What is the difference between the pure and the natural Rubio Monocoat? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

Does Polyureseal contain aluminum? What does it use as a drier/hardener? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Hi! I'm working on making coasters out of plaster, would this work to seal them? Is it heat/water-resistant? thanks! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this product be sprayed on like a catalyst product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Hi! I'm working on making my own candle containers out of a mix of plasters, would this work to seal the inside of the container to make it non-porous? is it heat resistant? how high of a temperature can resist? thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

We have a 1820 home and our bedroom has wide plank pine floor that 25 years ago were coated with a water based poly . Can we use this product on it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Want to paint plastic canisters. Needs too not leach though. Need for food storage. Soiry. Is there a safe paint??? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Hi -- do I have to machine sand a raw (naked) oak floor before applying Natural Oils Wax Finish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

I would like to stain a raised garden bed and then polyurethane it for protection from the elements and needs to be safe for plants. What do you recommend? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

Hi there! We are looking to purchase this to use on our oak hardwood floors in our kitchen. I see that the drying time is 24 hours, but the cure time is 2-3 weeks. Should we wait 2-3 weeks before reinstalling base cabinets and appliances? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

I should have double checked the instructions re: applying at least 2 coats. Carpenter applied one coat. What could be applied over it now? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

I have used Rubio on my front exterior door. The area gets a lot of hot sun and the door has faded and is very dry. Is there a product that I should use in addition to the stain? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Can this be used on food compost bins and raised vegetable bed boards ?? Cedar is wood being used View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

What can I put on painted concrete to seal the paint ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I have a new building that has sanded plywood walls on the interior. Will this work to cover and seal the bare plywood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

My dark laminate floors show all my dogs footprints. It only stays clean and shiny about 5 minutes. Will this put a hard finish that�s a little shiny that dirt won't stick too? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

I have some older kitchen cabinets I want to coat with glazing. They are already painted. Would this work? Keep in mind kitchen cabinets get wiped off regularly. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Is it flammable? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Can you please tell me if I can use this product to seal pebbles on bottom of birdbath and still fill with water? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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