Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can your coating be used on 2x4 studs (pine, non-pressure treated) in a basement remodeling project to protect against dampness and water? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Hello! I purchased a sample of this in satin and I love it but it's too shiny for a project I'm working on. Could you recommend another product that will seal wood (outdoors) that has a matte/flat finish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Can I use this in a kitchen countertop? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

How big is the sample size? I want to test on a few different materials with the proper number of coats to determine which finish works best for which surface. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

What's the drying time on AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal BP? I have to do the oak, tongue and groove floor in largish sections, but we also have a dog and need something that dries quickly. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

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 7

I'm wanting to use white pine for my cabin countertop. What product is best for durability and food safe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Can this be used on wood that is already painted? And can you use this first and then paint over it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

What can I use that's a food safe hard sealant on a painted serving tray? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

I just purchased a 8 cube organizer with materials: MDF, particle board, paperboard and iron, and have a "natural" finish. What would be the best product to seal this? Thank you. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

After the final coat, can you buff/polish with 3M ultra fine finishing pads? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

HI I AM considering the Rubio Hydrocoat Protector for two teak benches in the red hue, Concern about the hardness of teak and will the color appear very muted? Thanks! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this finish be used on chalk painted wood furniture? And is it possible to only purchase the sample size? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Can this be used on wood flooring? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Can this be used on formica countertops? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

What about anti scratch, does this have the anti scratch in this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

I am fixing to lay laminate flooring in my living room and they said it's not waterproof is there anything I can buy and put on the seams and joints to keep water damage? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Can I use this to seal asbestos floor tiles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

I have marmoleum click tiles with slight surface scratches. Can this be used to buff them out? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

would this be safe to use on a solid cherry cradle that I am making? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

will it work over real milk paint products? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

can this be used over a door stained with minwax product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

We recently installed wood railing around our deck outside and painted it white, but rain seems to stick and leave spots. Will this work for us? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

When sanding between coats, should the surface be dampened or dry? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Is this good for wood trim around windows? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

I'm looking to seal kiln dried pine and cedar for exterior use as a garden greenhouse, with the goal of the final product being white wood. Can I use this product over white paint to seal in the chemicals (like other products advertise) while also expelling water? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Can this be used on high heat clay like a chiminea? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

The instructions say a RMC Accelerator B is required to be mixed in with Hybrid Wood Protector, but I cannot find RMC Accelerator B anywhere on the website. Where can I purchase RMC Accelerator B? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Is there a product that would work well to seal painted wood floors in our kitchen? I need something that will be ok with getting wet as our painted floors right now are not. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Would this work as a sealer on top of milk paint on kitchen cabinets? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

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 32

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 33

What would you recommend for Eucalyptus furniture? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Can this be used for drink tumblers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

Can I use this to seal a painted plate and can you eat off of it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 37

If I am coating a set of indoor steps (SPF lumber, 2 inch thick), do I need to coat the underside as well to prevent warping? Seasonal cabin, unheated in winter. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Is this pet friendly for an outdoor dog house? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

do you have a stain for finished concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Hi, how do think this product would hold up well on stained pine wood on exterior squirrel houses, and is there a type of stain you recommend for use under this product or will It seal over any stain? etc. thanks View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Need outdoor stain for front steps and porch. Wood is brand new, fir and pine. Will these two wood types absorb the stain similarly? (fir for stairs, pine for porch; like the Sutton Grey color). How many years does the stain last? When it's time to reapply, can we apply the stain over the existing Rubio Monocoat, or do we have to sand off to reapply? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 42

what ingredients does Safecoatext have ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

Would this product be appropriate to seal pressure treated wood for a children's play structure? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

I have a cat urine smell on my oak wood floors. Will this product block urine odor after application? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Is this a good product to use for a butchers block countertop? It's been treated 3 times with mineral oil only and is not stained. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

We are redoing an old commercial building from 1940. the wooden floors are ... old ...so we painted them and love the look but they get dirty easily and have cracks that collect dirt... looking for a flexible ( not epoxy) product to Cover the paint with a waterproof protective coat to make easier cleaning.., is this product suited to this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use it to seal exterior cedar shake shingles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

Can I use this on glass and ceramic mugs? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Can I use this product (Wall glaze #15) to water seal the trim and window sills in the bathroom? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

So I want to make my walls look like suede leather can this product do this? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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