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Apr 17, 2019 - 11:25 AM
Great questions.1) Yes, AFM paints can be matched to Valspar.2) Two coats are normally recommended for the best coverage.3) Primers are useful and necessary if you are painting over an existing oil-based paint or if there are water spots or other raw areas of drywall or wood to be covered. Otherwise, priming may not be required.4) It's usually safe to estimate 2 coats, especially for the darker orangey color.5) Any painter can use AFM paint. The paint dries faster than the painter might be used to, but that's the main difference to keep in mind.6) One gallon covers 300-350 square feet per coat.7. There is no such thing as odor free. All paint has some initial smell when wet. After it dries in 4-8 hours, then there is no smell. This depends upon temperature and humidity. Excessive humidity will slow the dry time by a factor of two. Because the paint is non-toxic, it is still safe to be around when it's wet. Full curing time is 24 hours.8) The paint does not contain any biocides or fungicides. Here is a link to the MSDS sheet which lists ingredients: http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/core/media/media.nl?id=42817&c=772072&h=c6f6
7115d1691bf82310&_xt=.pdf9) Specs: http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/core/media/media.nl?id=42818&c=772072&h=4052
063243093c11c85b&_xt=.pdf10) AFM Safecoat paint was designed for the chemically sensitive back in the late 70s. We've been offering this product for more than two decades with excellent results. 30% of our customers have chemical sensitivities, asthma, or allergies and 99.9% can tolerate it quite well. There are always a few who can't, which is why we highly recommend that you purchase samples first to test for your own tolerance of this product.11) AFM offers their own brand of non-toxic caulking compound.
7115d1691bf82310&_xt=.pdf9) Specs: http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/core/media/media.nl?id=42818&c=772072&h=4052
063243093c11c85b&_xt=.pdf10) AFM Safecoat paint was designed for the chemically sensitive back in the late 70s. We've been offering this product for more than two decades with excellent results. 30% of our customers have chemical sensitivities, asthma, or allergies and 99.9% can tolerate it quite well. There are always a few who can't, which is why we highly recommend that you purchase samples first to test for your own tolerance of this product.11) AFM offers their own brand of non-toxic caulking compound.
