Concrete & Masonry Sealers Q&A

Question 1

How many AFM SafeCoat, Grout Sealer, 1-Quart do we need for 500 sq ft area with 18" x 18" tiles? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

Is there a datasheet available for this product? Trying to see if it claims reduction in vapor transmission.If not, is there a different waterproofing agent available to spray/apply to concrete that is compatible with Sustain 1195? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 3

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 4

Can this be used on power troweled concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Before I sealed I used a 50/50 mix of bleach and water to clean dirt bird droppings etc. Can I still use this to clean the concrete after the sealer has cured completely? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

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 11

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

How can a product be sold as safe and non-toxic if the label says to avoid breathing the vapor or mist? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 3 ´years ago

Question 18

Could this be used to line the floor of a coop (with bedding on top)? I'm assuming this is safe around animals once properly applied/cured? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

What kind of adhesives would stick to this? I see that you can use thinset and tile over, but we are using a stone veneer product for our shower walls and need to glue it up. A two part epoxy adhesive is what is recommended by the manufacturer of the veneer. Would an epoxy based adhesive adhere to this product? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

Would this Waterstop or the watershield be better to use on slate veneer shower walls? The veneer has a waterproof resin backing, but I'm still wanting something to help the stone repel water View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 21

Where could I find a list of ingredients for this product? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago

Question 22

Can this product be tinted white? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

How do I get rid of white stuff out of my driveway it's stamped colored concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

What do you recommend for maintaining seal on grout used on shower pebble floor (installed, including grout, a year ago)? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

What kind of finish does this have on brick. Glossy or matte? For our interior 100+ year old brick wall we are looking for a matte finish. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Can you use inside the home. And can you roll it on rather than spray? Thanks View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 27

My 4 inch concrete slab was power-troweled and had a smooth finish put on it. What is your best product to create a colored finish? Thanks. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

I want to build a wood table for outdoor use. After priming and painting it, would this product (AFM Safecoat, 2K Urethane)be the best coating to protect it from the elements? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 29

Howdy! I'm building a outdoor cat yurt structure using a mix of pressure treated new lumber and salvaged wood. Do I need to wait the 6-8 months for the pressure treated wood to season outside before applying this? And will this combat the wood greying from UV? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

Can any of your top coat products be used on a laminate countertop that's been painted with several layers of paint? And is it food safe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

bot a fixer-upper --any experience with covering up cat odor that has seeped into subfloor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 32

What anti-slip additive can you get for the Safecote concrete floor paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

I would like to paint the concrete walls of my basement egresses white. They have some mildew I can't get off with the cleaners I have...what should I use as paint, and how should I prepare the walls? There is a bit of a plastic canopy over the egress, but not sealed. water and air gets in (I won't paint the floor of the egress). Thank you! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

Can I install carpet on top of this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Best concrete floor paint color? I was thinking zen retreat or london road? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

I have an exterior wood sign I want to paint. If I use the AFM Concrete Paint would that stand up better to the elements than the normal Exterior Satin paint? I live in Arizona, so abrasive sand winds are a thing I deal with, and the sun/heat. What would help me get the most life out of a painted sign? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Can this be used to paint over old linoleum and laminate kitchen floors? (if they are lightly sanded) View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

Where can I buy this paint near Bedford, IN? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

I need a certified food grade concrete floor paint for the inside of a walk in cooler in a restaurant. What do you have that is durable? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Will your "Safecoat" product work over a primer of another brand? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

can this be used for outside stucco? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Can this be used outdoors on a front entrance concrete slab or on a concrete patio? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

Can this be sprayed with a HVLP unit? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

So, according to your installation guidelines, your surface prep instructs "If water drops fail to penetrate quickly, surface may need additional attention to create proper surface profile." Unfortunately for us, our garage floor was sealed, 20+ years ago, and still holds up quite well repelling liquids. This space will specifically be used for living area. I've done a LOT of research, and it seems the acid etch will not be sufficient to create a proper surface profile. Can you verify that my only option would be to use a concrete grinder to adequately prepare the floor surface for application of this product? Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

Where can I find color examples? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

Where can you purchase this paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Paint swatches? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

Can it be used on tile and grout to seal a shower ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

hi best product to seal saltillo tile? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

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