SAMPLE - AFM SafeCoat, Safe Seal Q&A

Question 1

I use 1.5" rigid (styrofoam) foam insulation boards in the window wells of our passive solar home to keep the sun out in the summer. However the styrofoam sheds and makes a mess on the floor. I'm looking for something to seal the boards so that they will not shed. Will the SafeCoat Safe Seal product be the best choice. I do not want something that will remain sticky as I take them on and off periodically. Please advise? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Can this seal in VOC from oil based paint? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 3

How long before the safe seal odor goes away completely? It seals in the particle board odor, but if you put your nose about 5 inches away you can smell the safe seal, it is kinda like a sweet smell, but it does have an odor several days later. Does the odor ever go away? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

We built some storage shelving to use in the garage and for 3 weeks we tore the garage apart looking for the source of the odd fishy/dead smell. It appears to be coming from the particle board shelving on the new racks. Which of the Safe Seal products will seal it best? 1/4" thick, smooth on one side, rough on the other. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Should I use Safecoat Safe Seal or Safecoat Hard Seal to stop off-gassing from the inside of my kitchen and bathroom cabinets and under sinks built with plywood? Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Will this seal plywood from off gassing? I'm doing a van conversion and my plywood subfloor is still off gassing . View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I purchased a dishwasher I was told had the bitumen noise buffer encapsulated. However, it is open and had a smell. Will this work? Is it safe to use on the exterior of an appliance? Bitume is like a rubber looking asphalt material. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Hi- I usually buy only non toxic furniture but recently bought a small table made of mdf and veneer. I do chemical sensitivities so I can't do off gassing. What product in specific can I use to seal in the voc's such as formaldehyde? One table I bought is white and the other is a mirrored glass table bottom (that probably has wood on the inside). I deal with chronic illness so the air quality is of utmost importance. Please let me know! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Is this sticky? I read many reviews that this leaves your particle board very sticky. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

is AFM SafeCoat Safe Seal a clear application, and dries clear? I want to keep the dove white color on my cabinet panel intact. Is this an acrylic too? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

I have melamine faced mdf which type of AFM seal can I use. Do I need to sand it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

I am trying to prevent off gassing in a box truck with a wooden floor. The truck was used as an automotive service vehicle, so oil spillage and potentially other automotive chemicals spilled on the wooden floor of the box. Will this product be sufficient to protect me if I treat the floors with it? I would be inside for hours at a time (I'm a technician and this truck would be my mobile workshop). View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Using on smooth planter box I made of a particle board. It is very heavy in weight. Can I send photo of wood edge? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

I want to seal plywood and/or mdf to prevent off-gassing, but also want a hard/durable finish on the inside of drawers. Does it work to use AFM Safe Seal, then follow that with Acrylac? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

Why is it bad to put safe seal over oil base primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Hello, I'm busy cleaning my attic from a mice infestation. I am scrubbing the sheetrock and studs with safe choice cleaner and thought it a good idea to use 'safe seal' as a final step to help rid any odors from mice urine. Would that product be appropriate or do you have another suggestion? thanks, karen View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

I have a table tennis table. I think the table top is made of MDF board. I would like to seal the bottom side of the table-top to reduce off-gas. However, the bottom side is painted with some low-quality paint already. Can I still use safe-seal? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 18

I have OSB walls in a small room that have already been painted with interior latex paint. But the OSB odor comes through strongly. Can I coat over the paint to block out the odor? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

I was wondering if you could ask AFM about whether Safeseal on plywood sheathing would stop water vapor from being able to pass from the inside of the house to the outside. I'm wondering if I am going to cause walls not to be able to dry to the outside because of this product. In a nutshell, does Safeseal affect the permeability of the plywood to allow water vapor to pass through? <BR>I'm reasoning if it stops off gassing of formaldehyde (gas) that it will also stop water vapor (gas) also. Is my reasoning faulty? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 20

What is the material used for the bottom of IKEA dresser drawers? It is almost paperlike with a very spongy porous bottom. Will this work for that? They lined the top with white liner. I put safeseal on the bottom sides and it absorbed it right up. Now it's a darker color. The dresser itself is pure pine so I didn't' think there would be smell. But there is a very sawdusty smell with the dresser in the room and it increases when opening the drawers so I suspect it is from the drawer bottoms. There is still smell. Will additional coats help? Or will it just ruin the papery material? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Does this product off gas in a hot environment (180F in a Sauna)? Does it resist mold? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I have a composite wood dresser with painted front and unfinished back. After weeks the off gassing smell has not dissipated, I would like to use a AFM safecoat products to seal in VOCs. What product should I use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Can I use it on walls after applying Fiberlock lead barrier to it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

I'm thinking of getting an Ikea wardrobe cabinet (Pax), but the sides of the shelves are exposed particle board. The inside of the sidewalls have peg holes for the adjustable shelves. These holes (approx. 1/4" round and deep) are also exposed particle board. Which AFM product would be best to use to seal these? In addition, if I decide to seal the whole cabinet (the Ikea description says it is made of fibreboard and paper foil) which AFM product would I use? Are AFM sealer products completely inert when dry? (i.e. absolutely no smell) View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

Are there brand/models of paint sprayers that you would recommend in applying AFM Safecoat SafeSeal and HardSeal? Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Found your company on the internet, got a bunk bed delivered about a week ago with a strong chemical smell. I researched it and the smell seems to be coming from the unfinished bed slats. They appear to be plywood and since the bed was made in Vietnam, I'm concerned they didn't have a standard regarding formaldehyde. I can't return the bed - all sales final. Do you think I could use one of your sealers to seal it? What product would you suggest and what quantity would I need? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 27

I have particle board in upstairs halls I want to smooth the surface can have a little texture. Would this be safe to use under chalk paint or kilz paint. Must be nontoxic and animal safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

I have pantry shelves made of particle board that are painted with an oil based paint. They still offgas after 20 years. What can I do? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

how much is in a sample? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Any ideas on how to seal high VOC upholstery fabric? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

Is this paint non toxic for my bird bath? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Can your product be used over styrene insulation? Or should I put a 1/4-in plywood over it and then seal the plywood? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 33

Does this seal the plywood and prevent water getting into the wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Will this product have any effect on copper, pvc, or galvanized piping? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

I bought two loft beds and a bunch of living room furniture .. they all seem to be giving off a smell and it's a bit concerning. Which product would reduce the off gassing to 0? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

I am painting a cutting board for a chef who wants to use it daily. Would this be good to use as a sealer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

can I stain over? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 38

Can I use this on the edges of some plywood and then use oil for the rest of it ? I want to seal the edges of the plywood but want to use just oil on the rest of the wood .. thanks View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

I have furniture grade plywood with a veneer on the front and back with only the plywood exposed around the edges. Should I only seal the edges of the veneer as well? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Hi I have a concrete floor where they used black mastic glue to install wood flooring. after making sure there was no asbestos present we scrapped the glue up, but the residue still smells. Would this product cover the very thin layer of old glue? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

I was wondering what freeze/thaw safe meant for terms of use of the product on a camper. Does this mean that after applying the paint it would degrade due in the winter if not temperature controlled? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 42

Can this be used on engineered wood flooring? To trap the VOCs? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

Will this seal in the odour of new untreated sawn wood? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

Can AFM SafeCoat, Safe Seal be used on interior concrete floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

Would this be the appropriate product to apply to a piece of furniture that I have that is made of particle board but has a veneer or laminate covering? I am trying to protect it from any possible water that could come in contact with it as a precaution .. example cup water rings! Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

What would you recommend for the off gassing of already painted t1-11? And would it then have to be repainted after application? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

Could this help eliminate the odor that is off gassing from a large wicker item that I recently stained with oil based stain? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

I am wanting to seal plywood inside a chicken coop from off gassing will this work with AFM Zero VOC paint over it or is the transitional primer and AFM Zero VOC paint a better option? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

I demo'd some old 12x12 tiles from our basement floor that I now suspect had asbestos in them. I need to SEAL that cement floor & adhesive residue STAT. What is the best, low odor product for that type of job.? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

What sealant is best for melamine particle board? I had new cabinets installed and can't tolerate the off gassing from them. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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