SAMPLE - AFM SafeCoat, Hard Seal Q&A

Question 1

I have a wood piece of dining room furniture from South America that has really nasty odor when I open the doors. Smells toxic. Finish inside is yellow. I want to ensure is safe to store items inside. Not sure what product of yours to use since I do not know if finish on interior is oil- based or not? it's a pretty piece & have been using as decoration only but will need to sell if I can't also use for storage. Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

I am removing old vinyl tile flooring from the 1980's that was glued down with a black adhesive that has an incredibly strong chemical odor. It doesn't contain asbestos, we had it tested. The subfloor is plywood. The smell is definitely coming from the adhesive because there is no smell at all until the flooring comes up. Can we apply the Hard Seal over the adhesive that's stuck to the subfloor to encapsulate the chemical off-gassing before installing the new wood floor? The last thing I want is for some horrible chemical reaction between this product and the adhesive. (Unfortunately we do have to remove the vinyl flooring rather than lay the new wood flooring over it because it's so uneven.) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Hi. My contractor used Great Stuff Gap and Cracks spray foam to seal cracks throughout our under-construction home. Due to asthma, allergies, and general sensitivity to chemicals and smells, I had specifically requested no high VOC materials, poly-isocyanates, polyurethane, etc. -- all of which are in this product. They used the foam where the subfloor meets the wall, around plumbing penetrations, and around electrical boxes. Removing the spray foam is dangerous and maybe impossible. Can I seal the foam to prevent a lifetime of off-gassing? Would Hard Seal work for that purpose? Or is there some other approach? Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

Can/Should your product, AFM Safecoat Hard Seal, be used to seal in off gassing formaldehyde on new hardwood furniture? I purchased a writing desk online. The box said the desk was manufactured in Vietnam. The wooden desk wreaks of VOC fumes! Thank you for your reply. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this product heat resistant? Can hot pots and pans be placed on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this product be used to seal vintage and probably lead-contaminated dinnerware? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

If I want to put it over vinyl on a plastic kids plate is it food safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

We just put down Mohawk laminate flooring but it's not the H?�O type. We are worried we may spill or our puppy may have an accident on it. What product could I use on it to make it somewhat waterproof? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

What is the best sealer to use for granite kitchen countertops? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

After I apply the 2-4 coats of Hard Seal to a kitchen cabinet, will I need to re-apply the product down the road? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Is this a sealer that I can use with my mod podged crafts that would make them food safe? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Can I use this to seal a very high porosity 1/4in cork floor? Will it fill the small pores in the surface while staying slightly cushy? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

CAN YOU USE THIS AS A SEALER FOR VENETIAN PLASTER? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Can i use it on wallpaper? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Our laundry closet reeks like the previous tenants laundry detergent. We replaced the washer and dryer but when the dryer runs, the smell comes back from the walls. Is this safe next to a dryer, will it block the embedded scent into the walls and shelving? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

Hi I'm hoping to use this on the lid of my reptiles tank, it's plywood and I need to seal it so the wood doesn't absorb the moisture and create mold, is it animal safe and can I use it on plywood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

I painted wooden nesting dolls for my baby. I was looking for a Safe film coat to seal in the paint, and be safe if she does stick one in her mouth. Is there something I can use, or is this product not recommended for this project? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 5 ´years ago

Question 22

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 4 ´years ago

Question 23

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

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 6 ´years ago

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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 5 ´years ago

Question 29

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 30

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

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 32

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 5 ´years ago

Question 33

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Can it be used over styrofoam wall insulation ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

I am moving into an old house and have a toddler. What can I use to seal in lead painted walls? (To prevent dust) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

I have hardly any area to treat - just 3 easels from China that smell like mold or formaldehyde - will the sample be enough.I sure don't need a quart? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

asbestos could this product be used to encapsulate asbestos in a popcorn ceiling ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

I am looking for products to seal floor and joints of tortoise habitat constructed of wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Can I have you guys tint this slightly white for me? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

If I use this on fresh pine will it stop the pine from turning darker brown over time? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

Can we use this product to seal an acrylic paint design on a wine glass? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

Can I use this product to waterproof laminate flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Hello, would this work on regular carbon metal? Need it to be food safe and keep rust at bay! thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

I am wanting to use this on cement trays that I've created. These trays will be used inside the home and will likely hold an array of items. Do you recommend this product as a cement sealer? I primarily want it to create a clear barrier to avoid staining. It would be nice if it's fire resistant but not a huge requirement. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

I just bought a new bedroom set that I believe is off gassing. The brand is Ashley Furniture, it is gray in color and has a laminate construction. Can I use this to seal potential off gassing? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Can I use this product on an epoxy bar top? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

I painted on a linoleum bathroom stall door for a school and on a tile surface and am looking for a highly durable sealant but not sure which product to pick? Will any of these products work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

If I am putting this over some dewaxed shellac on a pine surface, how long should I let the shellac cure before putting this Hard Seal over it? And how many coats of Hard Seal? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 49

Can i put this on self stick laminate contact paper for my counter tops? So last longer View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Is it safe to seal bowls and birdbaths for drinking water for animals? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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