If you are using the Ebony stain and finishing oil on painted cabinets and want them to remain as dark as possible how many coats do you think you would need? And you still need to remove the excess, correct? Basically I want my cabinets to be black but I want the extra protection of the stain and finishing oil. Would you start with the fusion mineral paint black and then finish with the stain and finishing oil?
I done my dining room table but is getting white spots on it when I lay something warm on it , what can I put on the top to make it more durable? Thanks
You can also try getting someone to do a resin protection skin over the top, which will give it an extremely hardy and durable finish, and prevents those sorts of things (if you don't want to use coasters).
Painting shelves for my pantry which are raw wood. Using cappuccino sfo but want then to have some shine, so going over in the natural sfo, do I have to stand in between any of my coats or can I just paint, paint, paint??
In theory they are blendable. We do recommend testing your methods first. And if mixing them doesn't work the way you want, you can always layer different colours over each other!
Hi, I have a 14 year old maple desk. I purchased the cappuccino stain today. Would you recommend sanding the piece first. It does look like it has a shiny top coat on it. Thank you!
If you don't have an even surface, the stain will not penetrate in areas where there is a previous coating, we reccomend evening out your entire surface if you want a consistent look.
I purchased double espresso and I used it to stain the top for a table I'm working on. I noticed an off gas smell, not as bad as the store bought. I want to use it on old stairs I have, is it ok to use in a fixed location such as stairs as far as off gassing goes?
I put waterbased stain on my shelf but hate the colour. The shelf is made with maple plywood (so a veneer over plywood). If I sand off the waterbased stain (as best I can....I had also used a wood conditioner so I'm sure I won't be able to get it all off), can I used the driftwood over top or do I have to stick with a waterbased stain now?
You can put the oil based fusionmineralpaint.com/products/finish/stain-finishing-oil/ right over top- no sanding needed. It will adhere and cover well!
Can we apply the SFO over paint? My friend wants me to paint her little side table in Chocolate but wants it darker so I am thinking about applying the Ebony SFO over top of the Chocolate paint.
Thank you very much for the great advice with the hemp oil and bees wax for food surfaces. I'm soon going to use my first Fusion Paint (Seaside) on a MCM Dresser. I'm wanting to to also use a wax to make it more subtle. Thanks, Steve
Can you apply an SFO over MFP metallic? I have painted my dresser tops coal black with brushed steel on top and want a bit more depth...was thinking Ebony SFO overtop? Also how long before I can add the SFO?
I have a MCM buffet with walnut veneer that I would like to avoid stripping. It doesn't have a very shiny top coat, just a dark matte finish. Can I just lightly sand and apply the stain finishing oil?
Yes very durable, simply apply and wipe back to a clean surface. It has a built in top coat. Sanding may be necessary depending on the look you want, but if you're fin ejust applying this over top of the current finish then you'll be fine to do that, knowing the under colour may peak through a bit.
Hi! I love this SFO. However, I just used it on my painted surface and I think I didn't wipe back enough in the crevices on the side of my dresser and a few spots on the top. There are shiny parts. :( What do I do now? Can I add natural SFO and then wipe it back well to get an even sheen or will that just makes the shiny parts still stand out? Or should I do another coat of the colored or how do I even that out? Thank you for any help!
Yes that's what happens when it isn't wiped back. You can leave it to fully ry and cure, however the shiny spots will still look a bit different, you may want to add a coat of clear across - or if you wait 7 days until cured, give it a light sanding to even it out, then apply a coat of HTTPS://FUSIONMINERALPAINT.COM/PRODUCTS/FINISH/STAIN-FINISHING-OIL/ natural.
I’ve messed up on the application process. Streaked and sticky finish over Ash fusion paint😱 how can I fix this sticky mess. Also, how long does it take to dry?
You can wipe it back with odorless solvent now, or leave it to fully cure for 7 days, then re-paint over it. Next time when you apply it, apply it evnely and remove all excess with a spare applicator pad or lint free cloth and this wont happen :)
What kind of solvent? Does Fusion have a product? Would I use a solvent to wipe the excess off and do anything else? Or would I need to do the process over? And, will it always take 7 days to cure or is it because it’s sticky?
@@dominiquegianni-embrey2552 Any mineral spirits solvent or Our Odourless Solvent. All oil based products take minimum 7-10 days to cure. Because too much was left on that is why it is sticky, not because of the curing time- but now you'll have to give it even more time to let it dry and not be tacky.
Hi, just wondering when you say it can be applied to a coated surface does that included an old top coated piece. I’m doing an old dining table and chairs and it is a very old set but still has some of the old clear top coat on it. Do I need to sand completely down to the bones? Chairs have spindals which is not easy to get off the old top coat completely
We don't recommend that, because our products have a specific composition to guarantee the results, but you can certainly experiment if you wish! We would love to see what your results are!
We will take this into consideration for our next batch of tutorial videos - thanks for your input! (p.s. check out our driftwood stain - depending on the original wood color it can go greige!)
Would this work over a finished pine piece that cannot be sanded due to the "wire brush" effect. (not smooth)? It has an orangey yellow tone. I would like it to be more gray but with the wood grain an knots still showing thru.
Can I wait 24 hours for putting second coat of the stain? I know the can says 9 hours but Just curious to know what’s the longest I can go without putting second coat on
Your video you have on your website, you mentioned waiting an hour between coats. But the can says nine hours. Can I do it sooner than the nine hours stated on the can then?
I watched this and she did not show the finished pieces. I will move on to another brand. Too bad. I was leaning toward this one😕Maybe I can find some other videos.
We have so many amazing videos- check out our Facebook page here and all you have to do is search SFO and you will see so many. facebook.com/groups/paintitbeautiful/ This product is so amazing, so strong and so easy to use.
One can covers up to about 75 sqft but it depends on the type and preparation of the surface. Less dense wood like balsa or cedar will absorb more stain, and more dense woods like oak will take less.
I dno't touch the oil with my hands. If you're going to get it on your hands then yes wear gloves. But it is not the resin that is toxic no, its more the dryers, but we use the healthiest ones you can get on the market.
@@FusionMineralPaints Ah okay, cool :) What's your suggestion around doing a big piece? I have a desk I need to do (I bought 2L of your ebony black, applying today!), and just curious if I can do an entire coat over the whole desk (it's about 2m wide, 700mm deep). Can I do this all in one go, or should I do underside, then the side, upper side.etc?
What colour is third from the left?
If you are using the Ebony stain and finishing oil on painted cabinets and want them to remain as dark as possible how many coats do you think you would need? And you still need to remove the excess, correct? Basically I want my cabinets to be black but I want the extra protection of the stain and finishing oil. Would you start with the fusion mineral paint black and then finish with the stain and finishing oil?
Is this safe for food prep surfaces like charceuterie boards?
Can I use this on a veneer
I done my dining room table but is getting white spots on it when I lay something warm on it , what can I put on the top to make it more durable? Thanks
Best to use a coaster as the heat/ humidity causes the rings. This happens with most top coats.
You can also try getting someone to do a resin protection skin over the top, which will give it an extremely hardy and durable finish, and prevents those sorts of things (if you don't want to use coasters).
Painting shelves for my pantry which are raw wood. Using cappuccino sfo but want then to have some shine, so going over in the natural sfo, do I have to stand in between any of my coats or can I just paint, paint, paint??
Can you mix the finishing oils? I'd like to see what a combo between driftwood and cappucino would be like :)
In theory they are blendable. We do recommend testing your methods first. And if mixing them doesn't work the way you want, you can always layer different colours over each other!
Hi, I have a 14 year old maple desk. I purchased the cappuccino stain today. Would you recommend sanding the piece first. It does look like it has a shiny top coat on it. Thank you!
If you don't have an even surface, the stain will not penetrate in areas where there is a previous coating, we reccomend evening out your entire surface if you want a consistent look.
I purchased double espresso and I used it to stain the top for a table I'm working on. I noticed an off gas smell, not as bad as the store bought. I want to use it on old stairs I have, is it ok to use in a fixed location such as stairs as far as off gassing goes?
I put waterbased stain on my shelf but hate the colour. The shelf is made with maple plywood (so a veneer over plywood). If I sand off the waterbased stain (as best I can....I had also used a wood conditioner so I'm sure I won't be able to get it all off), can I used the driftwood over top or do I have to stick with a waterbased stain now?
You can put the oil based fusionmineralpaint.com/products/finish/stain-finishing-oil/ right over top- no sanding needed. It will adhere and cover well!
Can we apply the SFO over paint?
My friend wants me to paint her little side table in Chocolate but wants it darker so I am thinking about applying the Ebony SFO over top of the Chocolate paint.
Yes 100% you can!! It works so well! Get a great aging effect too with the coloured ones!
Can I apply a whitewash using a watered down paint on top of one coat of driftwood and then seal with the natural?
Yes you can, however we would reccomend using the White SFO HTTPS://FUSIONMINERALPAINT.COM/PRODUCTS/FINISH/STAIN-FINISHING-OIL/ instead.
Hi, is the sheen from the natural the same in all the other colors or more? Thank you.
technically it is the same, however darker colours reflect more so it may look like it has a higher sheen.
Thank you very much for the great advice with the hemp oil and bees wax for food surfaces. I'm soon going to use my first Fusion Paint (Seaside) on a MCM Dresser. I'm wanting to to also use a wax to make it more subtle. Thanks, Steve
Good luck!
Can you apply an SFO over MFP metallic? I have painted my dresser tops coal black with brushed steel on top and want a bit more depth...was thinking Ebony SFO overtop? Also how long before I can add the SFO?
Yes you can do this, wait about 12 hours if you can before applying the SFO. fusionmineralpaint.com/products/finish/stain-finishing-oil/
@@FusionMineralPaints Forgot to update - looked great!
Were all the wood samples used in this PINE? I HAVE A unfinished Pine wall im trying to figure out how to finish easiest and long term beneficial. ...
Usually the samples we use are pine, yes. Don't forget to check out all the colours on our website (the pictures are all pine!) fusionmineralpaint.com
I stained a non painted wood Dresser top with SFO. Should I put tough coat or a poly over SFO?
Absolutely nothing is required - this is a Finish and Stain all in one.
Would natural work on ash color
absolutely yes!
I have a MCM buffet with walnut veneer that I would like to avoid stripping. It doesn't have a very shiny top coat, just a dark matte finish. Can I just lightly sand and apply the stain finishing oil?
yes that would work!
can u use it on outdoor decking?? if not which paints could i use thanks
In the beginning of the video, she mentioned that it could.
Can you give me in detail how to apply driftwood sfo on stairs. Is it durable. Do I have to sand and put a top coat
Yes very durable, simply apply and wipe back to a clean surface. It has a built in top coat. Sanding may be necessary depending on the look you want, but if you're fin ejust applying this over top of the current finish then you'll be fine to do that, knowing the under colour may peak through a bit.
This looks great! Will it ever be available in the UK?
We really do hope so! But as of right now we still aren't able to get it over to you :(
Fusion Mineral Paint thank you for the reply 😊 hopefully we can have it soon, I’m really excited to try it x
Hi! I love this SFO. However, I just used it on my painted surface and I think I didn't wipe back enough in the crevices on the side of my dresser and a few spots on the top. There are shiny parts. :( What do I do now? Can I add natural SFO and then wipe it back well to get an even sheen or will that just makes the shiny parts still stand out? Or should I do another coat of the colored or how do I even that out? Thank you for any help!
Yes that's what happens when it isn't wiped back. You can leave it to fully ry and cure, however the shiny spots will still look a bit different, you may want to add a coat of clear across - or if you wait 7 days until cured, give it a light sanding to even it out, then apply a coat of HTTPS://FUSIONMINERALPAINT.COM/PRODUCTS/FINISH/STAIN-FINISHING-OIL/ natural.
I’ve messed up on the application process. Streaked and sticky finish over Ash fusion paint😱 how can I fix this sticky mess. Also, how long does it take to dry?
You can wipe it back with odorless solvent now, or leave it to fully cure for 7 days, then re-paint over it. Next time when you apply it, apply it evnely and remove all excess with a spare applicator pad or lint free cloth and this wont happen :)
What kind of solvent? Does Fusion have a product? Would I use a solvent to wipe the excess off and do anything else? Or would I need to do the process over? And, will it always take 7 days to cure or is it because it’s sticky?
@@dominiquegianni-embrey2552 Any mineral spirits solvent or Our Odourless Solvent. All oil based products take minimum 7-10 days to cure. Because too much was left on that is why it is sticky, not because of the curing time- but now you'll have to give it even more time to let it dry and not be tacky.
Can the stain be applied over your paint?
I don’t think stain can be applied over the paint because stain gets soaked into the wood, but the paint would act as a protector on the wood.
How to proceed to stain a fireplace shelve that is already stain (yellowish) with the color driftwood? Do I have to sand? thank you
No sanding necessary, just clean it and apply it over top :)
Hi, just wondering when you say it can be applied to a coated surface does that included an old top coated piece. I’m doing an old dining table and chairs and it is a very old set but still has some of the old clear top coat on it. Do I need to sand completely down to the bones? Chairs have spindals which is not easy to get off the old top coat completely
As long as it is not a wax top coat, you should be fine!
Since it can be used on floors, is it available in gallon sized containers?
Sorry for the late reply. We do have gallon containers available - email info@fusionmineralpaint.com to special order.
Is it possible to stain vinyl floor that is wood look to make it look black?
Vinyl can't really absorb stain- I would suggest a faux paint effect instead.
Can I make my own colour by tinting it with oil based dye?
We don't recommend that, because our products have a specific composition to guarantee the results, but you can certainly experiment if you wish! We would love to see what your results are!
How do i fix it if it went tacky sonce i didnt wipe enough off?
It will eventually dry if you have left too much product behind and then you can sand smooth and add another coat if needed.
@FusionMineralPaints I tries but a week later it didn't. Had to strip off
Can you put the gel stain over top of the SFO?
Yes you can! However it is not necessary.
What are the care and cleaning instructions once it has cured? Thank you!
Wash with mild soap and water. It is a scrub-able surface, but we recommend against using chemical cleaners.
What do I put on top for a finish, if anything?
It already is the finish- it is a finish with a stain all in one :)
I want to a achieve a “Greige” look on my oak dining table. Can you please show how to mix these oils and bring that effect?
We will take this into consideration for our next batch of tutorial videos - thanks for your input! (p.s. check out our driftwood stain - depending on the original wood color it can go greige!)
Is that available in uk ??
Not currently due to shipping regulations - but soon!
Would this work over a finished pine piece that cannot be sanded due to the "wire brush" effect. (not smooth)? It has an orangey yellow tone. I would like it to be more gray but with the wood grain an knots still showing thru.
Yes absolutely!!
Can you put a dark sfo then a white sfo on top
Definitely! Be sure to give them proper time to dry between coats.
Can I wait 24 hours for putting second coat of the stain? I know the can says 9 hours but Just curious to know what’s the longest I can go without putting second coat on
You can go as long as you want! Just make sure the surface is still clean when you apply the second coat.
Your video you have on your website, you mentioned waiting an hour between coats. But the can says nine hours. Can I do it sooner than the nine hours stated on the can then?
It's best to wait about 9 hours if you're putting a coat of SFO over SFO. I hope this helps!
I watched this and she did not show the finished pieces. I will move on to another brand. Too bad. I was leaning toward this one😕Maybe I can find some other videos.
We have so many amazing videos- check out our Facebook page here and all you have to do is search SFO and you will see so many. facebook.com/groups/paintitbeautiful/
This product is so amazing, so strong and so easy to use.
How much is needed to cover 80sq ft pine galley kitchen floor?
One can covers up to about 75 sqft but it depends on the type and preparation of the surface. Less dense wood like balsa or cedar will absorb more stain, and more dense woods like oak will take less.
You state that the oil has a resin in it, doesn't that mean you should be using gloves, as resin is quite toxic by itself.
I dno't touch the oil with my hands. If you're going to get it on your hands then yes wear gloves. But it is not the resin that is toxic no, its more the dryers, but we use the healthiest ones you can get on the market.
@@FusionMineralPaints Ah okay, cool :)
What's your suggestion around doing a big piece? I have a desk I need to do (I bought 2L of your ebony black, applying today!), and just curious if I can do an entire coat over the whole desk (it's about 2m wide, 700mm deep). Can I do this all in one go, or should I do underside, then the side, upper side.etc?
Thirty dollars for 8 oz. THIRTY! Sorry, i'm not a money-falling-out-of-my-pockets UTuber. It does come out fabulous. Unfortunately for me.