Concrete & Masonry Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Do you offer a concrete stain with zero voc ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 2

Hillyard seal 341 was used by our contractors to seal our floor. Can the concrete paint be applied over it? Thank you! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

I want to paint on old concrete floor. It was painted before but I removed pretty much all the old paint. Do I need to prepare the floor before I use AFM SafeCoat Concrete Floor Paint? is there a primer I should use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

We have a concrete floor that needs to be painted. We have multiple cats that play on that floor. Is it safe for cats and kittens? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Is there a grayish color available? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 8

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 9

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Can this be used on asphalt? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

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 7 ´years ago

Question 15

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 16

Can you use this on radiant heated floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

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 18

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

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 23

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 24

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 25

Can this product be used over painted concrete basement floor with no efflorescence? Floor has detectable moisture (since it is a basement), but nothing visible. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

I applied two coats of AFM Concrete Floor paint almost three months ago and now there is an oily substance leaching out of the paint all over the floor. I wipe it up and comes right back. What's up with this? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 27

Can this be used for a candle holder? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

I have a painted concrete basement floor and white powder coming through will this product cover it? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 29

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Can I use this to paint cement floor in bedroom after removing carpet ? I have lots of problems with chemicals. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 31

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 33

Can you paint over older paint I have a blue color and want to change to white? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

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 5 ´years ago

Question 38

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 5 ´years ago

Question 39

will it adhere at 35 degrees? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 40

We built a new granny unit and want to paint the concrete floors. Masterlife 300-C was used in the admixture. It forms a crystalline structure within the concrete preventing water penetration. Would your Safecoat Concrete Floor Paint adhere to this surface and if not could you suggest or recommend some other treatment? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

If I'm applying this outdoors, what amount of time should pass before any rain can fall onto the surface? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Does this concrete paint work over a living room/dining room in-floor radiant heated concrete floors? Would the interior floors also need to be sealed. Also, does the concrete floor need to be cured first? How long? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

I'm curious where we can see what each color looks like? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Does AFM SafeCoat, Concrete Floor Paint block formaldehyde emissions? At first I was looking at AFM Safecoat Safeseal to put on part of the concrete floor to seal in formaldehyde, but that's only for plywood type surfaces apparently. But I liked that one because it blocked/sealed formaldehyde 100% and was very low VOC (around 22). View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

Could this paint be used on a metal outdoor bench (covered by roof)? Would it simply need to be primed? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

I have a tile bathroom that has two coats of clear epoxy. It looks grungy and it is already yellowing. Will this product adhere to the epoxy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

We used concrete paint for our basement floor, what can we put over it to seal it so that it doesn't scuff up? Afm poly bp says it's for wood and the concrete sealers I see on here are for the raw floor, not to be applied once painted. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Is this good for industry setting? With lots of traffic? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Where can I see a sample of the colors. I can't tell by the names what color they are? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

I would like to use this on the floor at my business. I will be using a floor scrubber on it occasionally and would like it to hold up. I will be using the primer and two coats on the area after stripping it. My question is will I need to use a top coat or anything to protect it? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

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