--- product_id: 379716754 title: "Safe Seal Gallon" brand: "afm safecoat" price: "C$26983" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Afm Safecoat" url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/379716754-safe-seal-gallon store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # Low-gloss, eco-friendly acrylic Water-based formula Seals toxic formaldehyde Safe Seal Gallon **Brand:** afm safecoat **Price:** C$26983 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛡️ Seal in Safety, Seal out Toxins — Because Your Space Deserves the Best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Safe Seal Gallon by afm safecoat - **How much does it cost?** C$26983 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/379716754-safe-seal-gallon) ## Best For - afm safecoat enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted afm safecoat brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ready for Action:** Compact 1-gallon size, easy to apply and ideal for professional projects. - • **Breathe Easy, Seal Smart:** Effectively locks in harmful formaldehyde emissions from processed wood. - • **Eco-Conscious Protection:** Water-based, low-VOC formula aligns with green building standards. - • **Versatile Surface Shield:** Perfect for porous materials like particleboard, plywood, and concrete. - • **Subtle Finish, Maximum Impact:** Low-gloss acrylic finish preserves natural textures without shine. ## Overview AFM Safecoat Safe Seal Gallon is a water-based, low-gloss acrylic sealer designed to reduce toxic formaldehyde outgassing from porous surfaces like particleboard, plywood, and concrete. Its eco-friendly formula provides effective protection while maintaining a subtle finish, making it an essential choice for healthier indoor environments. ## Description This multi-use, water-based, low-gloss sealer works for highly porous surfaces such as particleboard, plywood, processed wood and porous concrete. This sealer is used primarily to reduce toxic outgassing. It is highly effective at sealing in formaldehyde outgassing from processed wood such as plywood, particleboard and pressed wood. Review: No smell really, if anything like a subtle watered down latex paint. Some people have complained about the smell but I don’t have any issues with it. We used it to seal some furniture that my husband was having a terrible respiratory reaction to because of all the off gassing and this stuff really worked. It dries down pretty fast and I was worried it would be tacky because directions say you should use a finishing coat of something because it would be tacky but because it was raw mdf we were treating it soaked it right up and didn’t leave it sticky at all. Would highly recommend if you have sensitivity to chemicals in manufactured wood products. Review: Bought this to stop faameldihide smell in our camper. Didn't work. I'm writing a review 4 years later because we finally found something that cuts the smell. Rug Doctor carpet cleaner. We have tried many things and We accidentally ran into this. It's the first thing that has ever cut the smell of that faameldihide. ## Features - This multi-use, water-based, low-gloss sealer works for highly porous surfaces such as particleboard, plywood, processed wood and porous concrete. - This sealer is used primarily to reduce toxic outgassing. - It is highly effective at sealing in formaldehyde outgassing from processed wood such as plywood, particleboard and pressed wood. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005QOHUVW | | ASIN | B005QOHUVW | | Best Sellers Rank | #169,584 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,125 in Flooring Products | | Brand Name | AFM Safecoat | | Color | White | | Compatible Material | Engineered Wood, Wood square | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (41) | | Customer reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (41) | | Date First Available | 15 May 2016 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions | 20.3 x 20.3 centimeters | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Weight | 5 Pounds | | Item model number | 31104 | | Manufacturer | Safecoat | | Manufacturer | Safecoat | | Material Type | Acrylic | | Model | 31104 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 31104 | | Style Name | Compact | | Surface Recommendation | Wood | | UPC | 780410311049 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AFM Safecoat - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 20.3 x 20.3 centimeters - **Item weight:** 5 Pounds - **Material:** Acrylic - **Style:** Compact ## Images ![Safe Seal Gallon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411eX1dcZuL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: doese this have an oder?** A: It is a very minimal smell and dissipates after drying **Q: Does it leave any residue? I want to use it over the back of a mirror which touches the wall, so I need to be sure this won't leave residue on walls.** A: Not that I could tell. I used this on the backside of some MDF trim. Once it was dried/cured, you couldn’t tell I had applied anything. **Q: Should afm safe seal be used on laminate floors, or would hard seal be better?** A: I had great success with Safe Seal used on MDF, but am not a factory professional, just an end user. I found Dwell Smart to be and excellent and reliable source for these types of questions. I have used several Safecoat products, but not on Laminate floors. Good Luck!! **Q: Can I paint over a plywood that has already be stained?** A: Yes, there's no problem painting over the stain. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***. on 6 June 2025* No smell really, if anything like a subtle watered down latex paint. Some people have complained about the smell but I don’t have any issues with it. We used it to seal some furniture that my husband was having a terrible respiratory reaction to because of all the off gassing and this stuff really worked. It dries down pretty fast and I was worried it would be tacky because directions say you should use a finishing coat of something because it would be tacky but because it was raw mdf we were treating it soaked it right up and didn’t leave it sticky at all. Would highly recommend if you have sensitivity to chemicals in manufactured wood products. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***R on 2 June 2019* Bought this to stop faameldihide smell in our camper. Didn't work. I'm writing a review 4 years later because we finally found something that cuts the smell. Rug Doctor carpet cleaner. We have tried many things and We accidentally ran into this. It's the first thing that has ever cut the smell of that faameldihide. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by K***N on 9 February 2022* We raised the floor on a sunken room and the top boards are OSB plywood. We found out afterwards that these boards release a lot of VOCs and the smell was overwhelming and nauseating to me. We discovered this product and got it from Amazon right away. After one coat the smell was gone. Note that the product has its own smell, which is gone the next day. We had ordered enough for two coats so we just went ahead and put the other coat on, but I think one would have been enough. A one gallon jug of the stuff covered about 300 square feet of our boards. We used a window squeegee to spread on the first coat after pouring small amounts in puddles around the boards. But the second coat we used a garden pump-type sprayer to put the stuff on and used the squeegee to spread it an that worked better. ## Frequently Bought Together - AFM Safecoat Safe Seal Gallon - AFM Safecoat Grout Sealer 32 oz Quart- AFM -31203… - AFM Safecoat Multi Purpose Caulking Compound 10oz Tube (AFM-71830) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ni/products/379716754-safe-seal-gallon](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/379716754-safe-seal-gallon) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*