Concrete & Masonry Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Installed pre-sealed 12x12 saltillo tile on lower level floor of my home. What product can I use to reseal or coat same tile? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

For a concrete floor, do you recommend using a concrete densifier (between grinding and polishing phases) before applying this sealer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

how long to wait on new poured concrete floor before painting? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Can this, or any AFM sealer, be used on vinyl or laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

I am looking for a product that can be applied to a concrete, unfinished basement floor to slow/stop the seepage of moisture through the floor into the basement. The basement has never flooded, but shows efflorescence from moisture coming in through the concrete floor. Would the Penetrating WaterStop be a suitable product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Is this suitable for painting indoor floors, just the whole house ( which is on a concrete slab ). I am severely asthmatic and am looking for better flooring ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

We are going to put down carpet in our finished basement. The floor is concrete. Is this the right product to use to prevent mold and mildew before installing our carpet? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

We bought bathroom vanities which have carrera marble countertops. Will Safecoat Grout Sealer work on these countertops? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 9

Can this be applied over expanding foam? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

Hi. I've just cleaned a room that has Saltillo tile. I'm ready to reseal. Do you recommend your product be used for resealing. Also I'm not looking for a high gloss,just finished look. I suspect semi-gloss is best over matte . Can you advise? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Hello! I'm looking for a black tint color. Do you have pictures of your tint options online to look at? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Hi! can I use this to paint saltillo tile? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

How much is in the sample size? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Someone else asked if this sealer is food safe, is it possible to use this first over stained wood and then apply a food safe finish on top? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 15

Is there any way to colorize this product? Hoping to add a subtle, semi-transparent tone. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

Can you use this to seal the AFM SafeCoat Caulk in a shower? I'm looking for an alternative to grout since it contains silica View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

We have a tuck under cinder block/cement garage that is often moist due to seepage from the brick patio over the garage and water seepage into the underground walls. The walls have been painted, but are bubbling in places and in some places the paint is now gone and the block walls are crumbly. What is the best product to use inside the garage to seal out water, and prevent mold/mildew moisture. Is there a sealer that would help seal and prevent moisture from the brick patio from seeping into the garage? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Would this work on terrazzo tile from the 70s that they put in bathrooms and entryways in older homes? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Will AFM Safecoat concrete floor paint make it possible to wipe up spills and oil leaks before they permeate the cement? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this be used on red bricks and mortar indoors? We have an enclosed brick wall atrium where the mortar is slightly dusting. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Can I use this as a sealant for marble countertops on a bathroom vanity? If not, what other product do you recommend? Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Can it be used on ceramic floor tiles? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago

Question 23

Can I use this paint on masonry walls or is there another AFM paint I should use? Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

I'm looking to stencil something in another color after painting the floor with this product, so don't need much of color #2- what size is a sample? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

What would the best sealer be for painted glazed ceramic tiles? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

We have indoor brick stairs that are starting to chip apart. What is best product to use to halt this process? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 27

Can AFM Safecoat Concrete Floor Paint be applied over this sealer [Green Building Supply, Penetrating Concrete Sealer]? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

would this be safe to use in a lizard habitat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Can this be used in outdoor slate? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

I have an Eco Crush kitchen countertop that needs to be resealed. What products will work for that? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

Can the AFM DynoSeal be applied over VNC polywhey exterior stain? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this be used on the outside of concrete water troughs being used to grow aquatic plants? All sides of troughs are 3 inches thick. The concrete is fiber reinforced, unsealed and porous. The objective of sealing from the outside would be to reduce permeability/slow down water loss through the concrete. The sealer failing over time is not an issue for me. Or, is there another product better suited for this goal that will not change the look of the cured concrete? Thank you! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

If I make raised garden beds from untreated wood and apply this on the inside and the Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey on the exterior, will the garden bed be as rot-resistant as if I made it from pressure treated wood? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

I have older raised beds that have some beginning signs of rot. Would you recommend this product on older wood to prevent further rot? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

So is this considered breathable? As a new slab takes 2 years to fully dry� will this trap moisture or let it come through? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 36

Do you sell an elastomeric paint that will go over dynoseal? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 37

Is this scratch resistant? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

I'm looking to seal an old brick wall (interior) to leave it exposed as opposed to covering it with drywall. Would this be the right product for that purpose? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 39

Hi there! We run a concrete pot business and were curious about how much 1 or 5 gallons would last? Does a little go a long way? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Do you have a penetrating sealer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I'm curious if this is a good option for ground and polished concrete in a restaurant setting? Will it hold up or is there another product that would be better? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Can we use this on a new interior concrete surface? In other words, how long after the pour should we wait before this application? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this be used on terrazzo? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

If this is used on brick pavers, will it have any effect on the sand...? Basically wondering what type of sand I should use between brick joints with this product or if it doesn't matter? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Will this work on floor tiles? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 46

Can this concrete sealer be used on wood? If not, why? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

Would this be good for an aggregate driveway? And if so, roughly how long does it last? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Can I use the GBS penetrating sealer on ceramic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Can this sealer be used on a dark grey grout without changing its colour? Is this sealer a white colour or colourless? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Can this seal bird baths or garden sculpture? Does it work with hempcrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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