Concrete & Masonry Sealers Q&A

Question 1

Can i paint over this (2 coats, fully dried) with a typical latex paint or with spray paint? I want to use an indoor latex paint I already have, or possibly spray paint, to add some stencil details to my basement floor. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Hi. Can this be used in a kitchen and bathroom concrete floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

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 4

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Can you please recommend a floor covering for our basement floor. I am looking at stain or paint. It's is new construction, so nothing has been done to it. We have radiant heating, pets and kids. So it has to be durable for high traffic? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this paint be used on poured concrete basement walls that are already painted? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I want to paint and seal a concrete bird bath..can I just buy a quart of paint & sealer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

Does your paint contain PFAS? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Where can I buy AFM SafeCoat concrete floor paint in Fremont,CA ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

How do I order a tinted sample? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

Can this be used in a Aquaponic Concrete tank? Has to be food grade. Thanks View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

Can this be used over the GBS penetrating sealer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Hi - I need to paint over wallpaper (I know, not ideal). Do you have any zero voc primers/paint that are oil-based? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

how are VOCs quantified? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Hi. Does this concrete paint require a sealer as well? Or can I just use 2 coats of this on a new concrete floor in the garage? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

Will this paint work on concrete that has had sealer applied. ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Is this product safe to apply to garage flooring by a pregnant woman? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

Can I use this over dynoseal ? I want the vapor barrier for radon. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

I want to paint my garage floor. What do I use to clean the floor 1st before painting? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

I used safe coat to paint my concrete floors. I applied two coats over a month ago yet I find the surface still feels slightly tacky in spots and that it's attracting footprints and picking up dirt from the bottom of my feet. Do you have any suggestions for sealants or ways to treat this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

What paint is best for a concrete floor that is already painted? We just moved and our new house has part of the basement that is unfinished, but the concrete has already been painted over with a grey glossy paint. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

What would the closest color choices to pure white? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

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 3 ´years ago

Question 24

Hello! I live in FL (think HOT and HUMID). We are ripping up the old outdoor carpet on our lanai and are wondering what to do with the bare concrete to protect and seal it. It does get a little wet occasionally from heavy rains on one side of the porch, but overall it is a covered area. What products should I use to best stain or paint and seal it? And can we get away with just the concrete stain or paint? or do we need to seal also? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

I have a basement wall that is damp but at one time the wall was coated with a thin plaster and then painted. Over time the dampness of the concrete has caused portions of the wall to crumble. Must I remove the remaining plaster and paint before painting on a penetrating sealer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Looks like almost all of AFMs product lines use Acrylic copolymer as a main ingredient. Acrylic is synthetically derived from fossil fuels as the base. Are there any stone sealers with natural renewable alternatives to acrylic copolymers? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

I need a non-toxic low odor sealer to seal crackle tile kitchen backsplash. Could you suggest a product please? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this be used to seal a concrete garage floor? I'm looking for something non-toxic that will make the floor easier to clean and less susceptible to oil stains, stone dust from our road, etc. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

We plan to seal a radiant slab that's fully cured but not yet heated. It's inside the house - so we can keep the ambient temp and product temp nice and warm (~70). The slab itself is reading 50 on an instant read thermometer. Is that warm enough to fully penetrate? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Can I apply this product on an unheated slab (inside)? Ambient and product temperature can be brought up to 70, but instant read thermometer shows 50 on the concrete itself. (Boiler for radiant heat is not yet installed). View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Can this be used on limestone floor tiles above hydronic radiant heated floor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 32

Hello, is this a penetrating sealer? Does this sealer allow for moisture to evaporate through grout joints? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Does this sealer contain any Pfas or pfos chemicals? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

I don't need a gallon to seal the inside of two half wine barrel planters. Would a sample be enough ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Does this work for sealing shower tile to make it waterproof? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Hello, we're looking to have our floors redone. Our contractor said they add an additive to the grout to seal it in one shot. I believe they use miracle sealant. I want something more eco-friendly. Is this considered an additive that they could add to the grout or do you carry something like that? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

Can this be used on stainless steel water basin that's to be used as a hot tub for soaking? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Post application to concrete floor and exposed brick, how do you then clean and maintain over the years? Is there any documentation on care and maintenance? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

I have brand new outdoor travertine decking by the pool. My husband wants to seal it. I explained to him that I had a reaction to sealer on travertine Before where it game me chills. I was reading that some of those chemicals can affect your central nervous system. I'm concerned because I have two small grandchildren and I know they won't be wearing shoes fresh out of the pool. Is there any non-toxic products you recommend to seal outdoor travertine? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Can I use this over Bostik Dimension urethane grout? My bathroom smells toxic and I need a solution to make the smell go away. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

I painted a countertop with a matte black paint. Could this be used to seal the paint job? What about for cabinets--to prevent chipping and damage from kitchen spills? If not, what would be the best to use? I am very sensitive to chemical smells/odors, so I need something that is low/no odor and preferably zero VOCs. Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

I applied the micro etch to concrete that had been power troweled. Afterward I found a tiny pit in the concrete (1/32"). Will these pits be sealed up and flush with the top surface of the concrete or will there always be a tiny pit? What would you recommend I do, before or after the sealer, to address any tiny pits? The concrete was previously smooth as glass and I could not perceive any pits before hand at least, but they may have been there. Should I not leave the micro etch on as long as I did? (5 minutes then scrub with a brush as the bottle suggested). View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this be used on power troweled concrete? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Ok this is an odd question, I am building a reptile habitat for a bearded dragon. I am looking for a sealer for the enclosure that will be safe for my reptiles. I used concrete as the surface. This is a low humidity environment, so moisture isn't a huge problem. What I am looking to find out is how much the sealer changes the sheen of the concrete? I don't want a slippery wet look to the concrete. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Does this product contain PFAs or PFOAs? Also, would this work on limestone? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 46

I was wondering what would be the best cleaner for the floor after it's been sealed? I used this product on my entire house (have etched concrete floors that are just the slab foundation) and I am hesitant to use anything other than hot water on the floor. Is there anything you can recommend that wouldn't break down the sealer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

I (apparently) overapplied this product to a sandstone floor and it left a white hazy residue, with opaque white in the crevices of the stone. How do I remove this residue? Also, if I want a more satin finish, can Safecoat Mexeseal be applied over Safecoat Penetrating Waterstop, or does the latter need to be completely removed, and if so, how? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

It says surface should be dry and clean. What would you use to clean 1) concrete (just soap and water or does it need to be acid etched?), 2) outside green mildew on foundation stucco siding (bleach or power wash or both?) thanks View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 49

Would this be ideal painted over our concrete floor before laying hardwood to stop radon gases? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

I have tile backsplash behind my stovetop is this easy to clean in case of grease splatter? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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