Question 1

Is this good for caulking around the bathtub? View answer

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Question 2

Does one gallon cover 200 sq ft, then? View answer

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Question 3

Can this be used as a desktop by itself? View answer

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Question 4

Can this primer be used over previously painted walls? View answer

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Question 5

How do we apply this product? View answer

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Question 6

Can I use this on glass bottles to attach beads? View answer

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Question 7

do you have to buff this product when applying it to a cork floor? View answer

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Question 8

I have an oriental wool rug that dates back to 1945 from Japan. It was close to 6 inches thick tight weave. It is now slower to 2 inches thick. One solid color but now has stains from household spills and medication.. Do you think your product could work on this type of carpet? The weave is still in great shape no wear spots. View answer

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Question 9

We are considering purchasing a home that was newly constructed (9 months ago), however the VOCs are still pungent. The house is tile except for the bedrooms, which are carpet. I have used safe coat for carpet with great success, however I am wondering if there are other products we could use in the house to further decrease the VOCs What would you suggest? View answer

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Question 10

Can this product be stapled to the subfloor? Do the seams need to overlap? Do the seams need to be taped? View answer

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Question 11

Will using a Dyson vacuum hurt this carpet? How about a roomba? View answer

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Question 12

does this product have paraffin? View answer

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Question 13

I have oak floors with polyurethane coating. Does this work ? View answer

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Question 14

Can this seal in VOC from oil based paint? View answer

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Question 15

Is this product food safe? For example, could I use it on a gourd bowl that's intended to hold soup? View answer

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Question 16

I am considering placing an order for 4 boxes on MCT-793. What is the difference between the MCT and Modular tiles, other than the size of the tile? What is the product warranty for these tiles? View answer

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Question 17

I'd like to redo the surface of my dining table because the paint is coming off. What product would I use if I sand the surface and then want an easily wipeable, non-toxic surface for toddlers to eat off of? View answer

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Question 18

Can I apply the Vermont Natural Coatings stain over AFM Safecoat DynoSeal? Or stain it first with Vermont, and then DynoSeal? it's for a raised garden and I want to stain all outside boards but also coat the inside. What is the best temperature to apply both products? View answer

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Question 19

I'm looking to get the toxic smell out of my kitchen cabinets, which are brand new. I'm not really looking to paint them since they are white and I love the color. Which products would be best to use with this process? I'm reading about the Polyureseal (satin and gloss). I believe the cabinets made from wood. View answer

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Question 20

I bought clear ChemLink general purpose sealant for my bathroom to caulk between the wall and the bathtub, but I am wondering if it is really translucent because I don't want to see the crack between tile wall and bathtub. is there a version of this that is white? I want something that will last, not mold/mildew, and not smell (be as least toxic as possible). View answer

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Question 21

I am extremely chemical sensitive so I am unable to use any stains or finishes with VOCs. I need to redo my hardwood floors as well as trim. Your Monocoat sounds like a godsend for me. My problem is, my wife likes at least a semi-gloss shine. Is there any way to use the Monocoat and the Universal Maintenance Oil to get a higher shine? I told her about the satin but she doesn't think that will be enough. View answer

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Question 22

I would like to put a coat or two of oil on some wooden boxes that have never been stained. They are used for holding vegetables at a farmer's market. Which oil should I use? View answer

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Question 23

My painters applied one coat of the proper color. Now they recommend applying a second coat that is clear, but I don't see "clear" offered as a color? View answer

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Question 24

I am interested In the Marmoleum flooring. I have 2 big dogs and 3 cats. Does it hold up well with animals? View answer

Answer posted 6 years ago | SAMPLE - Forbo Marmoleum Composition Sheet (MCS), Lemon Zest

Question 25

Just purchased a display model redwood high-end play set for our kiddo, by Woodplay. We need to clean it, stain it and then seal it. The factory stain has rubbed off in a bunch of places and looks bad. We want non-toxic, no VOCs (or at least very low). What's the best way to clean mold off the end of redwood timber? Any and all help will be welcome! View answer

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Question 26

Do you have a recommendation on the best non-toxic (safe for humans, pets and environment) sealer/protector for a new outdoor redwood deck? View answer

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Question 27

I have some worn wood flooring in my condo that I want to refinish in a safe way. I was wondering which products you recommend would be the simplest and safest to use. I was looking at the BioShield Hard Oil and AFM Naturals Clear Penetrating Oil because it says they are food grade, so I thought they would be good for flooring if you expect to be walking barefoot. However, I am not sure if they require long drying times and mechanical burnishing or sanding. Is here anything that can be applied that does not require burnishing? I would like to try to do the job myself. View answer

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Question 28

I am potentially interested in purchasing a sealer (AFM SafeCoat) for some grass cloth wallpaper in my baby's nursery. After reviewing the products available, I can't decide if AFM Safecoat Hard Seal or Acrylacq would be better (or something else I've missed). The wallpaper will be hung with a low-VOC adhesive and hopefully completely installed by the middle of June. My baby is due in the middle of September and I thought I'd give the wallpaper a couple months to cure, then apply the sealer to be safe. I would like to paint the sealer on myself, but I read that there is a bit of a smell. What causes this smell, anything dangerous to the baby? View answer

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Question 29

I recall that you said there's no difference between Safe Seal and Hard Seal when it comes to reducing off gassing... that the only difference is the finish... did I understand that correctly? Could either be used to seal the exposed under- and back-sides of an old laminate kitchen countertop? I'm guessing the exposed parts are compressed particle board. View answer

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Question 30

I would like a recommendation for a sealer/primer for raw wood in a shop. I think it is just plywood and 2x4's, I am hoping to decrease the pollutants/off gassing coming out of the wood. What can I paint over this primer? View answer

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Question 31

Can the Vermont Natural Coating Stain be used under the SafeCoat AcriGlaze coating? View answer

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Question 32

I'm refinishing some outdoor wooden furniture and want to use the BioShield Aqua Resin Stain Finish. Will I also need to apply a sealer on the furniture afterwards? View answer

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Question 33

I am looking to seal what appear to be MDF boards that have been used for the drawer bottoms and back of a new dresser against formaldehyde off-gassing. The boards have a shiny surface--only the edges are raw. I don't know whether this is a feature of MDF or whether they have been coated with acrylic. Would you recommend the SafeCoat safe seal or hard seal for this purpose? View answer

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Question 34

Does the SafeCoat 3-in-1 Adhesive work for marble countertops? I want to adhere them to cement board substrate. View answer

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Question 35

I have a dining table that I would like to spray for a lacquer finish. It is chipped in places. Do I need to strip down to bare wood before spraying with the EcoLacq? View answer

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Question 36

Do you have an enamel paint that you would recommend for maple kitchen cabinets? We want a matte finish in an off white. Also, do you have customers who use these products for kitchen cabinets often, or any referrals of companies that use these products? View answer

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Question 37

I would like to know how many gallons of the SafeCoat Polyureseal product I will need to do at least three coats on approximately 600 square feet of flooring? View answer

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Question 38

I need to buy linoleum for a bathroom floor that we want to switch to an eco-friendly floor. I'm looking for eco-friendly adhesive or whatever else I need. The linoleum is going on top of plywood subfloor. The larger part of the floor is 50-in by 49-in, then part of it is 42-in by 30-in. I would like to get one piece without having to cut it, if it is not too much more money. What do you recommend? View answer

Answer posted 6 years ago | SAMPLE - Forbo Marmoleum Composition Sheet (MCS), Lemon Zest

Question 39

I am in Atlanta, and we are having our deck and swing set power washed and stained by our favorite painter. He uses Sherwin Williams but I am looking for something safe, especially for the swing set for my kids. What product do I need and what is the price? View answer

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Question 40

We are going to put down a new tile floor in our kitchen. Unfortunately, we have particle board subflooring and we were told we need to seal the particle board before putting any self-leveling grout or adhesive for cement board on the particle board. Would AFM Safecoat WaterShield be appropriate? Or do you have other recommendations? View answer

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Question 41

I'm installing real hardwood on concrete floors. The concrete has radiant heat in it. Would the MP Global Moisture Block be the ideal underlayment? If not, what would you suggest? View answer

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Question 42

I was reading about your AFM Safecoat DynoFlex and loved all it's properties, but I would need something transparent. I'll use it on metal surfaces, heavily exposed to water/rain. What would you suggest? View answer

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Question 43

I am making a cupcake stand for a client. It will be a branched tree trunk holding cross-cut wood discs as the food platforms. I'm looking for something safe for food contact. Is this BioShield Wood Conditioner appropriate, does it require reapplication, and is a sample available? View answer

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Question 44

I own Colorado's first certified Built Green home, so you can imagine how hard I tried to get the painters I hired to use zero VOC paint. Despite my best efforts, a new employee of the company inexplicably used EXTERIOR paint on the INTERIOR of my home. !!!!! I am VERY concerned and distressed. 1) Will 2 coats of SafeSeal over the Sherwin (exterior) Superpaint help stop the off gassing of dangerous chemicals/VOCs? 2) Can I use zero VOC Sherwin Williams Promar 200 over the SafeSeal and exterior paint? I need to use that because it matches the rest of my home. View answer

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Question 45

Do you recommend and sell any no-VOC paints that are good for kitchen cabinets? We are open to chalk paint. View answer

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Question 46

I'm looking for something that would replace polyurethane, which is toxic. I need a food-grade finish that would seal wood products just like polyurethane does. Can you recommend anything? View answer

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Question 47

I bought AFM SafeCoat AcriGlaze a while ago for a different project I decided not to do. I was wondering if I can use this as a sealer substitute over kitchen cabinets I painted. I want a matte non-toxic sealer for the cabinet doors so they can be easily wiped down when cleaning. Will this product work? Will spills and splashes easily wipe off with this? View answer

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Question 48

I'm in the process of putting down Varathane Floor Finish (oil-based polyurethane). I have two coats on OSB (I'm using DriCore as basement flooring). Unfortunately, I was unaware of just how toxic polyurethane is and am concerned about the potential long duration of off-gassing. I'm looking for an encapsulating sealer to contain the VOCs and the off-gassing. Will the SafeCoat Soft or Hard Sealer work for this? View answer

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Question 49

I'm planning on painting some plywood and particle board but am interested in lowering VOC emissions. Do you recommend using AFM SafeCoat Primer and then Zero VOC paint? Or does it need to be sealed first with one of the AFM sealers and then primed and painted? View answer

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Question 50

Can you spray this with a paint sprayer and then back roll on rough cedar? View answer

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