Concrete & Masonry Sealers Q&A

Question 1

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 2

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

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 4

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 5 ´years ago

Question 5

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

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 1 ´year ago

Question 7

How much is in the sample size? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

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 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Can this be applied over expanding foam? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

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 5 ´years ago

Question 16

I have a brick floor that already been sealed what prep work do I have to do to apply this product on top? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Does it work for bathroom ceilings? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

Planning to applying this to seal our basement concrete. 1. Can this be applied to concrete that already have some kind of paint applied ? 2. Can we apply a paint on top of this after applying the sealer ? What is the best paint for applying on concrete basement walls ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

What preparation is need for a concrete living room slab floor that previously was carpeted? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

Our basement is approximately 900 square feet of concrete flooring. 200 square feet is old linoleum, 12x12 square tiles, flat color with no finish or wax. The tiles were applied with black adhesive probably in the 1950's. Can your product be applied to the linoleum and adhesive and cover the linoleum without having to remove these tiles? Will the the concrete and linoleum areas wear evenly? It is a low traffic basement. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Do you have to acid etch a primed concrete floor before using this paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Wow, you sure have a lot of paints to choose from. I want to coat some interior brick masonry with a neutral Navajo-type white semi-gloss. Trying to select both a primer and finish coat product. One gallon each should do. it's a pretty small area, about 100 sf. Want to minimize outgassing, have chemical sensitivity. Recommendations? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 23

We just hand our basement waterproofed but some small moisture cracks remain. Will it seal and cover them? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Can I get the concrete safecoat gallon in clear? No pigment at all... no white... View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Is this product waterproof? Can it be used on floors that are sometimes wet? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Could this be used on a concrete floor in a warehouse for a dog daycare? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

Does this paint work on a radiant floor concrete slab or will it chip? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

After painting patio with this paint can you seal it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

We are pulling up the carpet in our basement and the concrete floor was painted. Which color of this paint looks most like grey concrete? I'd like it to look like the original concrete floor. There are so many color choices! Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

Can this be used for a candle holder? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Can you paint over floor tile glue if the glue is dry? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

I would like to paint the ceramic tile floor throughout my home. The tile is glazed but is more on the matte side (not shiny). I cannot sand it, Would painting it with this concrete floor paint and then sealing it with AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal B allow for a good bond to the floor tile and withstand our family of six walking on it? We do not wear shoes in the house, Please advise. Thank you View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

my basement floor is peeling, Maybe epoxy but not sure so painter wants to scrape old off and paint with non toxic floor paint is this okay and what should it be? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Is there a way to see the color choices? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 35

once applied to the floor and is finished curing can it be damaged as a result of freezing floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

It this durable enough for high traffic areas like a conventional store? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

where can I see the colors of the concrete floor paint? Thnx :) View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

I want to paint an old fireplace hearth. Is this product opaque enough to fully block old deep set stains or do I need to first use a primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Can you use this on radiant heated floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

I have some light spalling on my patio. Will this product fill the voids? The spalling is very minor, due to salt usage during an ice storm. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Does the freeze/thaw condition apply to the liquid or cured product? Also, would this be suitable to coat the inside of an outdoor raised concrete vegetable bed to create a barrier between the concrete and the soil? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Will this encapsulate lead paint on a concrete floor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this be used on asphalt? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

I believe I have to first make sure the water vapor is not high before using this product. Can I do this test with plastic with tape? Or do I need to do a more professional testing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Can this be applied on basement floor which is sealed with a silicate sealer to prevent moisture or negative side water pressure intrusion to the top. Also, after this paint is done, Can we install other flooring in future like Vinyl plank with underlayment? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Can this be used on concrete floor as well as concrete walls to seal my root cellar? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

How have others applied this? With paint rollers?? Also, can amateurs apply this or does it need to be done by a professional? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Is there a grayish color available? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Can I use this product to paint an outdoor cement slab for a basketball court? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

What is the proper way to add sand to the paint to make the surface less slippery? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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