SAMPLE - AFM SafeCoat, Hard Seal Q&A

Question 1

I recently purchased this to use on new interior doors that have been painted (after multiple calls with GBS staff) but I just read that it should NOT be used over wood or mdf that has already been painted. Is that true? Please advise. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

What's the best way to apply this to a door that has panels? (i.e. not one flat surface). Would I use a paint brush? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

I just lined a closet area with 1/4 sanded plywood and it smells terrible what product will remove this smell ? thanks bill View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

I had someone build me a shelf on etsy, and asked them to put two coats of this on. I can still smell the paint. I am wondering if it doesn't work on sealing everything? I have a closet that smells like baby powder that I want to seal in, but don't want to purchase more if it doesn't work. Please advise. Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I am multi chemical sensitive. A year ago I purchased a solid pine Ikea cabinet that is stained and coated with a clear acrylic lacquer. The smell inside the cabinet remains so strong that I don't trust storing items inside it. Would painting AFM SafeCoat, Hard Seal over the acrylic lacquer eliminate the smell? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Can I use this on glass and ceramic mugs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Would this product work of I was to use it as a sealant for a handmade wooden mug, and would it be safe? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

Any recommendations for helping with off gassing from luxury vinyl plank flooring? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

Can I use this for terra cotta pots? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Is this product 100% silicone? Thinking of using this for a Styrofoam water dish i bought for a snake. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

A bedroom I painted with zero VOC paint still smells after a year and makes me sick (gives me a headache and sinus congestion). it's a sweet odor that my husband can barely smell, but it's very strong to me. I'm very sensitive to chemicals. Will the AFM HardSeal safely seal in any off gassing that is occurring? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Would this sealer need to be reapplied after a period of years, or is it essentially permanent? (Our application would be a vanity in a small, half bath - to stop off gassing from the mdf/ particle board.) Thx. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Hi! I have 3 cockatiels that I love dearly and they have their own room in my house. They are messy and I need to be able to clean the walls easily. I just painted with ECOS eggshell paint but I find that it�s not as easily cleanable as I need it to be. What is an eco-friendly top coat that I can put over the ECOS eggshell paint that will clean up more easily and not harm my birds respiratory systems in the process? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 14

We are looking to seal tiles with brass elements built in on a bathroom vanity, and I don't want to have to worry about the brass getting corroded or tarnished. Will this product work for that usage? Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Will this sealer work on a ceramic tile painted with acrylic paints? Kids project tiles will be on a vertical brick wall outside. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

Hi there,I've made a water & bath gourd for birds. I need to waterproof the inside. Can I use your product to safely seal and hold water? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Hi - do you have a sealer for interior iron railings? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 18

Is AFM Safecoat Safe Seal or Hard Seal best for sealing off gassing in laminate floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Our handyman used 511 impregnator sealant (solvent based) on shower floor tile grout and I would like to seal it to stop off gassing. Is there a product I can use? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

How fast does this work? It is for an office area - where the hardwood floors were just coated and the off gassing is just horrible! How long in between coats do you have to take? How long does it take to dry? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

I bought a cabinet. Not sure what kind of wood it is or if it is a laminate. Cabinet said "Warning: Formaldehyde gases". Can this product be used to eliminate the gases from formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

We used radon seal and are looking for a topcoat waterproof layer. We have also previously sealed cracks and old carpet tacking holes with a silicone based caulk. Will this product hold up to high traffic and constant pressure from carpet and will it adhere after using radon seal? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 23

I have a cedar closet that sustained some level of water damage in the past due to a roofing issue that�s long been resolved. In the process of selling house and decided to prime and paint since that look is in. However prior to painting I primed to cover over the water marks and to provide better coverage for paint. Prior to priming the closet had an �old� smell that you find in older homes. After priming the smell is more intense. Almost as putrid as room after a fire. Before I move forward with painting I have to address this odor. Would hardseal address this issue over kilz primer? Or is there a better solution? I will paint afterwards. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Would this be good for a deck to decrease scratches from dogs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Can it be used over styrofoam wall insulation ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Is this good for saunas? How long to completely dry? Or what else to recommend. I am very chemically sensitive View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

Would this product or any other similar products be safe to seal a refinished infant crib? Looking for something non-toxic and durable. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

I just received a PVC-covered therapy table for my daughter and it's off-gassing horribly. We need the therapy table and will be able to use it with a sealant. Would HardSeal work on flexible vinyl? If not, what would you recommend? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 29

If I use Hard Seal or Acrylacq over freshly painted walls, can I paint over it when I want to change the color eventually? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

I have painted my kitchen sink with Rustoleum bedliner for trucks . I need a nontoxic sealer so nothing comes off dishes while washing. Do you have a safe clear coat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

I have put on 3 coats - waiting about 5 hours between coats. Odor is still strong. What do you suggest? View answer

Asked 12 ´months ago

Question 32

We are doing new construction and I would love to have the FORBO Click product on both the upper and lower levels, however with pricing and installation, it is out of budget. I see this cannot be used on vinyl. I am wondering if it would be safe and effective for LVP Click Planks? If so, I could do marmoleum click downstairs and LVP upstairs with the safe coat as a compromise for our budget but while still prioritizing health and air quality. I am also wondering about the longevity or upkeep? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Would this be effective in keeping out second hand cigarette smoke? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Can this seal cigarette tar? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 35

Is it safe for interior of birdhouse? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

If you wash it does it remove the product? I have an older vinyl floor that looks good but needs protection from wear. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Is this effective on polystyrene or Styrofoam? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

We need to cover cedar drawer interiors as I am allergic to cedar fumes. Will this product do the job? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Can safecoat hardseal gloss be painted over? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

Hi, I have a couple questions. One is this considered a resin at all? Two I have cabinets that someone paint over with no primer the paint looks good and I don't want to redo but if your nail hits it it�s peels easy. Would one of the products works to seal it to prevent the paint from coming off? Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

Can any of the sealants be used over an oil base paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

I have a small home office in my garage. The bottom 10 inches of two walls are concrete, which has been painted over in a high quality standard white paint. 3-4 months after construction and after many days of ventilation, the office still reeks of fumes when the door has been closed more than an hour. I have isolated the smell to the paint on the concrete. While it is very dry to touch, it has moisture coming through the porous concrete. I stumbled upon your product and want to try to seal the smell. What product is optimal for ending off-gassing in this case--over paint which is over concrete? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 43

Is this safe for reptiles? Sealing DIY hides. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Hi. I was wondering if this of any of your products can be used on concrete? I am looking for a water based sealer. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

We are putting down laminate wood floor in our home. We have multiple animals and kids so we want to seal the floor against spills and accidents? Would this work best? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Can we put primer or paint over hard seal? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

I recently purchased a custom camper-van conversion. It has lots of wooden cabinets that were built with plywood and then finished with paint. There is also a wooden ceiling and wooden countertops that were stained. All the products used were water based but it has a strong toxic odor. Would this be the right product to use to abate the off gassing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Hi there, I am looking for a sealer to seal wooden dough bowls that will be made into candles. My questions are, does this product seal wood? If so, once I make the candle and burn it, would toxic or harmful odors be released into the air from the sealer? I need a sealer that seals wood, is non toxic once it gets heated and is fire safe.Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

How long will your product last in the sun before a recoat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Can I use it to keep rust from staining my porcelain sinks? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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