Wood Stains & Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Is this similar to Kreidezeit hard oil? I'm considering using it on a Japanese soaking tub I just made out of yellow Alaskan cedar. View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago

Question 2

Can the bioshield be used on engineered aluminum oxide floors that have been waxed? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 3

Hello- I am finishing a couple walls with Durastain Pro (Iron Wood) Stain. I have a leftover gallon of SafeCoat Hardseal in Gloss that I want to use as the initial coat over the stain and then add a top coat of Acrylacq in Satin or Gloss. Is there any concerns or issues with this? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago

Question 4

Is the penetrating oil. Product suitable for coating wine barrel staves that have been put together to form a charcuterie board? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 5

can your safe seal be used on plywood in a sauna ?The temps would be up to 90C View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

How many ounces is a sample size? And just to be sure, can this be used over painted wood? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

Can I use this on wooden utensils? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

will this work for unfinished bamboo cabinet faces? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 9

Am I able to paint over top of this coat with water based white paint? How many coats of this do I need to apply? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

I am building a small kit home on Helical piles in MO. There will be 2 inch pine tongue and groove flooring directly over the joists with no vapour barrier or insulation. The joists and skids are rough sawn hemlock. Would the Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer be a good product to coat the underside of the 2" flooring, the joists, and the skids with? The skids will only contact the brackets of the helical piles and not come in contact with the ground at all. There should be air flow and limited if any sun exposure. I am concerned with preventing moisture buildup, mold, etc.... and not having to reapply a product later on because that would be extremely difficult to access. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 11

is there a way to prevent streaking on my residential flooring? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 12

Is this product appropriate for sealing terracotta tile? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

We have an oak cabinet (veneer shelves and sides, solid doors and trim) that was built about 30 years ago by a local carpenter. We love it but it has had a "doggie doo" smell inside ever since we got it when it was new. It still does! It looks totally normal, but when you open the doors, there it is. Humidity seems to make it worse. We do not know what kind of finish it has, but it is not bare wood. Do you have any suggestions on how we could mitigate this problem? It was less an issue when we lived in Arizona, but here in Indiana it has gotten worse. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

We have a limestone flagstone floor. We wish to make more easy to clean. The spec sheet says #9 Hard Oil can be used on stone. The application instructions do not reference stone. Is Hard Oil okay for stone? More information appreciated, thanks, View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 15

I bought a dresser with drawers stained with an oil-based stain. Even after 6 months, the drawers still emit an odor. Is this sealer an odor sealer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

Can it be used over polyurea flooring? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 17

Is there any cleaners that should NOT be used on Polyureseal BP Matte, when mopping? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 18

Hi, I'm trying to seal and protect a large ish old wood topped professional drafting table. Would you recommend I use the Safecoat clear natural penetrating oil, or the Safecoat Polyureseal BP? This will likely be a work table for drafting or making artwork. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 19

How much voc per liter ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

Is it necessary to sand between coats and if so with what grit? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 21

I am chemically sensitive and we just freshly painted our walls and used low or zero VOC paints and I am having reaction to. Is there anything I can do to seal in the VOC that is off gassing? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

Do you make a food grade safe paint for a white enamel dish pan? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

I have an unfinished particle board, which I intend to use as a shelf in a kitchen cabinet. Can I seal it with this product? Thank you very much! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

I am ordering Rubio Monocoat for my hardwood floors. I have a few questions. I am interested in purchasing the raw wood cleaner and the natural soap that is recommended in the application instructions. I don't think they are available on your site. Do you have alternate products that you recommend? Also, are the application and buffer pads that you show the regular nylon pads that would come with the floor buffer that I would rent? Lastly, I'm mixing two colors 1/2 and 1/2. If I store the extra - will it sit ok with the colors mixed together, or should I only mix them in each batch as I go, the way I'd mix in the step 2 oil. I know. This is an art project and I'm on my own. But, I thought I'd just ask in case. Thank you so much. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 25

I want to put couple coats on the luxury vinyl plank to seal the fire retardants and chemicals in the flooring. Will this product seal the chemicals that is in the vinyl flooring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 26

Can this be used on laminate countertops once painted? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 27

can this product be used on terrazzo floors and can it be used in a spray bottle? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

How often to you have to reapply AFM Safecoat clear penetrating oil? And do you have to re sand every time you reapply? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

Is this product ok to be spayed on a fence over existing stain? I have a lot of square feet to cover so brushing is not a feasible option for me. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

Our raised beds are wet from recent rains, but now we have a dry spell of 3 weeks ahead. Can this product be applied to damp wood? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

Hello, I was advised to use this wax for tadelakt plaster finish - what is the coverage per ounce? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

Does this yellow over time or will it yellow white painted cabinets? I will test beforehand but if a different product is better for using over newly painted white cabinets so that it doesn't yellow over time would love go know before I use. I will sample a piece beforehand so just let me know! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

Can I use this on contact paper on the counter top? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

Hi. I read one of these answers wrong I think. I'm working on a butcher block countertop. I was planning on using this product. I already have now. But now I've decided I need to stain the countertop. Is it possible to use Rubio Monocoat 2C Oil stain on the wood and apply this on top for extra protection? TIA for your help. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

Hello, used 2 coats on teak and mahogany bench swing...love the product, the way it goes on, no awful smell all great. Question: I noticed after several weeks the wood grain was raised considerably and felt dry. We tested with water and it does bead up. Is it typical for the grain to raise after application? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 36

Does it get rid of termites? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Do I have to prime first with perma bond even on seasoned new pressure treated wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

Can I use this product over top of my fathead sticker on my epoxy floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Do I need to sand between gloss coats? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

I live in Arizona and my solid oak parquet floor has shrunk a little bit leaving small spaces between the 1x6 inch slats. The wood is finished with polyurethane. Can I use Hard Oil #9 or which products do you suggest to help seal these spaces? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

Could this work on a metal bowl? I'll be using it on an old rusted pan used formerly to pan for gold. I want to coat it in order to repurpose it as a bird bath. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

When refinishing a Pine floor that was originally treated with Safe coat 3 years ago. Does the floor need to be sanded ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

I am not sure how to use the BioShield Floor Milk. Do you mix with water to use as a cleaner or straight from the bottle as a floor finish? I have Marmoleum flooring that is more than 15 years old and looks like it could use a little restoration. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

Can I use this for cookware? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Can I use this on non waterproof Laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

If I use on a chair will it make clothing oily ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

I was wondering if this would work on cork trivets that I have painted with acrylic paints? I would like them to still be used as trivets. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

I need to stain a bridge over my Koi pond. Is this safe around fish? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Hi have a cupboard and some walls that have started to smell musty and mouldy after a sand and a fresh coat of paint. Any ideas on how to seal in the smell? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

#9 previously oiled wood refresh? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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