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Non-toxic, all-purpose primer for interior and exterior use
Cold Weather Alert:
This product should not freeze or it will not perform properly.
We will not ship this product over a weekend. You may opt to ship anyway, at your own risk, but this must be ordered via phone with a GBS eco-advisor. 800.405.0222
AFM Safecoat Transitional Primer is a premium quality, water-based primer specifically formulated to solve difficult application problems without the use of toxic chemicals. Because it has an extremely tight and efficient polymer network, it can be used as a sealer on toxic surfaces. It can also act as a transitional layer between existing oil-based paint and water-based coatings. Use indoors or outdoors. NOTE: must dry 24 hours before applying top coat.
Unlike traditional primers that off-gas for days or months, AFM Safecoat Transitional Primer is odor-free when dried. It works well as a stain blocker on knot holes, water soluble stains and oils, and on tannins and terpenes in wood which can “bleed through” to the surface.
This primer is for use on previously painted walls, ceilings, wood and wood trim, fully cured plaster (below 10 pH), stucco and masonry. For new sheetrock, use AFM's New Wallboard Primecoat HPV.
Cold Weather Alert:
This product should not freeze or it will not perform properly.
We will not ship this product over a weekend. You may opt to ship anyway, at your own risk, but this must be ordered via phone with a GBS eco-advisor. 800.405.0222
This item description was written by Joel Hirshberg
Why We Like It
This is an excellent primer for indoor or outdoor applications. Unlike most other primers it has the unique ability to seal and encapsulate toxic VOC emissions underneath it. It will also help to control odors such as smoke, pet urine or other organic odors but does not block them as well as VOCs.
Transitional primer works best when combined with AFM Zero VOC paint. Using a different paint on top (even if zero VOC) will not have the same blocking effect.
Features & benefits
Superior quality, highly durable paint — fast-curing; designed for interior surfaces
Solves problems — stops bleed through; transitions from oil to water-based top coats
Protects indoor air quality — encapsulates toxic coatings underneath it and stops off-gassing
Non-toxic — contains no aromatic solvents, formaldehyde, ethylene glycol, ammonia, acetone, heavy metals, crystalline silica, or other carcinogenic or hazardous materials
Eco-friendly — ultra low VOC
Alert: If you're using it as a sealer, be sure to wait at least 24 hours before applying a top coat.
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Specs
Warranty
Warranties
Residential Finish Wear
Residential Structural
Commercial Finish Wear
Commercial Structural
Certifications
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
FSC Content
FSC Chain-of-Custody #
LEED® Qualifications
LEED® Regional Materials Zip Code
Certifications
SCS Gold
Basics
Interior or Exterior
Interior, Exterior
Use On Material
Masonry, Metal, Sheetrock, Stone, Stucco, Surfaces: All, Wood
1-Quart = 75-88 SF 1-Gallon = 300-350 SF 5-Gallon = 1,500-1,750 SF
Coverage2
Square Feet / Box
Square Feet
Thickness or Height
"
Thickness
mm
Veneer Cut Thickness
Length
"
Length
mm
Width
"
Width
mm
Boxes / Pallet
Boxes
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Boards / Box
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Pieces / Box
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Features
Minimum Order
Old Name
Material Origin
United States
Country of Manufacture
United States
Recycled Content
Shelf Life
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Resistance to Insect Pests
Roll Length
'
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Bundles per Square 6" Exposure
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Bundles per Square 7" Exposure
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Bundles per Square 7-1/2" Exposure
Bundles
Bundles per Square 8" Exposure
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Pounds per Square 6" Exposure
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Pounds per Square 7" Exposure
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Pounds per Square 7-1/2" Exposure
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Pounds per Square 8" Exposure
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Tiles
Finish Type
Primer
Base
Water-based
Ingredients
download Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
VOC Content
9 Grams/Liter
Use On Material - Condition
Masonry, Metal, Sheetrock, Stone, Stucco, Surfaces: All, Wood
Application Method
brush, roller, spray
Application Temperature Range
Warmer than 55°F
Application Instructions
see pdf
Surface or Product Preperation
Surface should be clean, dry and free of oil and wax
Recommended # of Coats
as needed
Re-coat After
24 hours
Drying Time
Dry to the touch in 1-2 hours
Allow to cure for 24 HOURS before re-coating or finish coating.
Appearance When Dry
flat white
Cleans Up With
neutral cleaners
Storage
Store in cool dry place out of sunlight
Recycling or Disposal
Dispose of excess product in accordance with all local state and federal regulations, Do not throw out container unless completely empty. Pour contents onto dry cardboard and let thoroughly dry outdoors. May also be absorbed with cat litter sand or other dry materials
Samples
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