--- product_id: 379716754 title: "AFM Safecoat Safe Seal Water-Based Sealer, Clear, 1 Gallon" brand: "afm safecoat" price: "$561.91" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Afm Safecoat" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/379716754-afm-safecoat-safe-seal-water-based-sealer-clear-1-gallon store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # VOC compliant & eco-safe Water-based & low odor Locks in formaldehyde & emissions AFM Safecoat Safe Seal Water-Based Sealer, Clear, 1 Gallon **Brand:** afm safecoat **Price:** $561.91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔒 Seal in safety, breathe easy — the invisible shield your space deserves! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AFM Safecoat Safe Seal Water-Based Sealer, Clear, 1 Gallon by afm safecoat - **How much does it cost?** $561.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/379716754-afm-safecoat-safe-seal-water-based-sealer-clear-1-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 - • **Eco-Friendly & Compliant:** Meets strict federal and California VOC regulations with no formaldehyde preservatives. - • **Seal Out Harmful Emissions:** Effectively locks in formaldehyde and VOCs from processed wood for healthier indoor air. - • **Clear, Invisible Protection:** Dries clear with a slightly tacky finish, perfect as an undercoat for porous surfaces. - • **Virtually Odorless Application:** Low-odor, water-based formula ideal for sensitive environments and enclosed spaces. - • **Versatile Surface Compatibility:** Ideal for particleboard, plywood, MDF, drywall, plaster, and porous concrete. ## Overview AFM Safecoat Safe Seal is a water-based, low-odor wood sealer designed to lock in formaldehyde and other harmful emissions from processed wood products. With VOC levels around 12 g/L and no added formaldehyde, it meets stringent air-quality standards, making it perfect for homes, schools, and sensitive environments. It applies milky and dries clear, providing a breathable, water-resistant barrier ideal for porous surfaces like particleboard, MDF, drywall, and plaster. Coverage ranges from 350 to 500 sq ft per gallon depending on substrate porosity. ## Description AFM Safecoat Safe Seal is a wood seal coat made for people who want real control over what’s in their indoor air. A wood fence sealer, deck sealant and waterproof formula, this water-based, low-odor exterior sealer is formulated to help lock in formaldehyde and other chemical emissions commonly released by processed wood products. Applied to: Particleboard Plywood MDF Cabinetry interiors New drywall Plaster Porous concrete Our outdoor wood sealer waterproof coat and wood fence sealer forms a clear, non-gloss barrier that helps keep those emissions from entering your living or working space. Because it contains very low VOC levels and no added formaldehyde, Safe Seal is a practical sealant for outdoor wood furniture and more for homes, schools, offices, and environments where chemical sensitivity is a concern. It goes on milky and dries clear, leaving a slightly tacky surface that’s meant to be enclosed or finished rather than used as an exposed wear layer. Coverage averages 350–500 sq ft per gallon, depending on the material's porosity. Safe Seal fits into projects where air quality matters: whether you’re sealing built-ins, preparing new cabinetry, treating sub-surfaces before finishing, or working with materials that tend to off-gas. It gives you a straightforward way to reduce unwanted emissions at the source without introducing strong odors or high-VOC coatings into the space. For builders, renovators, and sensitive users alike, Safe Coat offers a dependable way to create healthier interiors. Review: Great product wish I knew about sooner - 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: Stops the smell - 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 desertcart 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. ## Features - OUTGASSING SEALER - Lock in formaldehyde and other emissions from processed wood with our outdoor wood sealer. This ceiling, & deck sealer waterproof solution prevents off-gassing from particleboard, plywood, MDF, and similar substrates. - LOW ODOR - A waterproof wood sealer, it’s virtually odorless. Your waterproof sealant for wood, suitable for chemically sensitive individuals and enclosed indoor spaces. Once cured, the fence sealer & deck sealant leaves no lingering smell. - VOC COMPLIANT - With VOC content around 12 g/L and no formaldehyde preservatives, our wood waterproof sealer meets federal and California air-quality regulations. This wood deck sealer is safe for use in homes, schools, & sensitive environments. - POROUS COMPATIBILITY - Our wood waterproofing & wood weatherproof sealer is ideal for non-traffic porous surfaces like processed wood, new drywall, plaster, & porous concrete. Use where absorption is complete & substrate will be enclosed or finished. - CLEAR FINISH - Applies with a milky look but dries clear; the deck waterproof sealant cured film may remain slightly tacky. The wood deck sealer waterproof outdoor coat is typically used as an undercoat rather than a final finish. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005QOHUVW | | Best Sellers Rank | #220,476 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,395 in Flooring Products | | Brand | AFM Safecoat | | Brand Name | AFM Safecoat | | Color | White | | Compatible Material | Engineered Wood, Wood square | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 42 Reviews | | Item Dimensions | 20.3 x 20.3 centimeters | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Weight | 2.27 kg | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 20.3 x 20.3 centimeters | | Item weight | 2.27 kg | | Manufacturer | Safecoat | | Material | Acrylic | | Material Type | Acrylic | | Model | 31104 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Part Number | 31104 | | Style | Compact | | Style Name | Compact | | Surface Recommendation | Wood | | UPC | 780410311049 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | | 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 ![AFM Safecoat Safe Seal Water-Based Sealer, Clear, 1 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product wish I knew about sooner *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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stops the smell *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. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Stop faameldihide smell *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. ## 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.us/products/379716754-afm-safecoat-safe-seal-water-based-sealer-clear-1-gallon](https://www.desertcart.us/products/379716754-afm-safecoat-safe-seal-water-based-sealer-clear-1-gallon) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*