SAMPLE - AFM SafeCoat, Hard Seal Q&A

Question 1

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 2 ´years ago

Question 2

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 6 ´years ago

Question 3

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 7 ´years ago

Question 4

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 2 ´years ago

Question 5

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 7

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 5 ´years ago

Question 8

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 9

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 5 ´years ago

Question 10

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 2 ´years ago

Question 11

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 7 ´years ago

Question 12

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 4 ´years ago

Question 13

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 14

Can I use this for terra cotta pots? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 16

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 17

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

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 19

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 6 ´years ago

Question 20

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 6 ´years ago

Question 21

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 7 ´years ago

Question 22

I'm wanting to use white pine for my cabin countertop. What product is best for durability and food safe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 23

I just purchased a 8 cube organizer with materials: MDF, particle board, paperboard and iron, and have a "natural" finish. What would be the best product to seal this? Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

Can i use it on wallpaper? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

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 5 ´years ago

Question 30

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 31

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 5 ´years ago

Question 32

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Can you use on laminate floor? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 34

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 5 ´years ago

Question 35

We finished the hardwoods with this product 9 weeks ago and my skin is burning still. I use the product in 1990 on these floors and again in 2005 with no issues after a short time out of the house. Has the formula been changed? Also I can't live in the house. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 36

We are doing tongue and groove walls in a cabin and want a natural look. What product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Are your products sold near New York City? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

I am having a cabinet storage unit made out of poplar wood and I want to seal it to seal any off gassing and then paint over it. Would Safe Seal or Hard Seal or another AFM product (such as Acrylacq) be best for this application? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

I believe the hard seal that I ordered from a different company that was closer to me. Let it freeze during shipping. I put it on wood items and it's cloudy and uneven. Does this mean that the product is no longer usable? I don't mind using it in a garage cabinet if it's still going to work to block off gassing and give a good seal over the cabinet. Next time, I'll buy it from you and work out the longer wait time to receive it. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

We have a laminated wood kitchen table surface. Occasionally our cats jump up on it and the surfaces scratches or chips. Will Safecoat Hardseal protect the surface and prevent further chipping? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Can I use this on natural stone bathroom floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

I'd like to seal an already painted dresser. I'd prefer it not be too glossy. Is there a semi gloss or matte option... How glossy is the hardseal? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

I am fixing to lay laminate flooring in my living room and they said it's not waterproof is there anything I can buy and put on the seams and joints to keep water damage? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

I have a hardwood ladder, totally unfinished/unstained. I want to finish or varnish it safely for indoor use, and am very chemically sensitive. Don't have a preference for discoloration or anything. Would this be the right product for this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Can this be used on high heat clay like a chiminea? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I have a solid wood birch desk, it is finished but the grommet holes are not. I have sample of soft seal and hard seal. I know soft seal is not recommended on solid wood, but hard seal is? Would it be ok to use hard seal to protect these grommet holes or would I need to get sample of polyureseal bp? Which smells more? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

Hi! I run an eco-friendly Etsy shop and I'd like to make earrings out of cold porcelain air drying clay as opposed to polymer clay but I need it to be waterproof, what products would you suggest? & Would I be Dipping the clay "charms" in the sealant or would brushing be better for my purpose? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

I want to paint and seal some acoustic ceiling tiles in the bathroom. The paint will be water-based. Will Safecoat Hardcoat adhere to this painted surface? If I have to choose between painting them and sealing them as is (I believe they have already been painted or coated with something as they are white) I will just seal them! Thank You! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 49

Can we use this product on Montauk black slate? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

I'm creating closet shelves with raw MDF boards. I'm concerned about formaldehyde off-gassing from the MDF. How to incorporate the odor-blocking sealants into my workflow? Apply AFM Safecoat Hard Seal (or is Safe Seal better here?) on the raw MDF, wait for sealer to dry, then apply primer and cabinet paint? Or apply primer and cabinet paint first, then apply the AFM Hard Seal as the final layer? I need the final finish to be durable and ideally a semi-gloss texture. Thank you View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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