Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

Can this be used on walls that are painted and have a knockdown or orange peel texture? Will it smooth these? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Bioshield, Clay Paint - Venetian Collection

Question 2

Repainting old plaster walls that the lower half peeled off. Can I use over unpeeled paint . View answer

Asked 21 ´days ago | Silacote Paint

Question 3

Hi, what are the whitest colors of this paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

Hi, when this gets wet does it get slippery? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

Should I use this to prime/seal MDF and even the mdf fuzzy edges? What is a good alternative to Zinsser Bin? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

Can this be used on a garage concrete floor?? How long will it last? Thanks. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

can it be used on old concrete in a garage that plans to be converted into an adu? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Is this appropriate for bathroom walls and does it do its job under a second coat of paint (in the color we'd like to paint the room? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 9

Hello, I am trying to decide between AFM primer that seals in vocs or Ecos air purifying primer. I might end up having to use a different zero voc brand latex or acrylic paint that our contractors can purchase quickly. Could you tell me what would be the best primer to use in a mixer of new drywall and older painted drywall that will be zero voc and help seal up the smells and chemicals from the new drywall ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

What does tinted, untinted, smooth, and textured mean? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

What anti-slip additive can you get for the Safecote concrete floor paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

How long will this paint last? Will the color fade over time since it is water based? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

my basement floor is peeling, Maybe epoxy but not sure so painter wants to scrape old off and paint with non toxic floor paint is this okay and what should it be? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Is there an Ecos Primer to go over Oil Based paint? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 15

I have a tile bathroom that has two coats of clear epoxy. It looks grungy and it is already yellowing. Will this product adhere to the epoxy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Can you paint this directly over a moldy surface or do you have to clean the mold first? If you do have to remove the mold first what product would you recommend (for bedroom and bathroom walls) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Does the paint contain kaolin? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

What is the weight of the 5-gallon size? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Transitional Primer (Int/Ext)

Question 19

What is the weight of the 1-quart size? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Transitional Primer (Int/Ext)

Question 20

We are adding new sheetrock (wet rated and ceiling both) to a bathroom remodel (all walls). Is the New Wallboard the right primer or is it not suitable for wet rated sheetrock, such as the Mold tough line from USG? Half of the walls in the bathroom will be tiled. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 21

I have an exterior wood sign I want to paint. If I use the AFM Concrete Paint would that stand up better to the elements than the normal Exterior Satin paint? I live in Arizona, so abrasive sand winds are a thing I deal with, and the sun/heat. What would help me get the most life out of a painted sign? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Can I use this product in a shipping container house? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

How big is a sample size? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Does this paint contain any added formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 25

Julia M asked about using this product in an old cinder block basement and the answer is: yes. Is the answer still 'yes' if the cinder block has already been painted previously? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

What is the recommended storage method for this paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 27

I have a child's bedroom wall with significant crack. I was going to use AFM soft coat caulking to fill crack. Do I need primer after that (low voc) and if so, should it be anti mold primer, and which one? Which low or no voc paint should I use on top of primer? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

What is the recommended method of application? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 29

Can this be used over drywall? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

After removing a shower surround some mold was found on the wood support. I cleaned it with vinegar & water and then followed this up with bleach & water. it's better but still visible. I am concerned that mold will get reactivated with moisture; we will install a tub/shower in this space. Can this product be used to seal the mold? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

Sample View answer

Asked 2 ´days ago | AFM SafeCoat, Ecolacq, 1-Gallon

Question 32

What is the VOC content of this paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 33

What is the sheen of the Industrial Caliwel, something other than flat? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 34

Hello, are these paints safe for wooden baby toys that they put in their mouth? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Does the paint chip easily? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this product help to seal off gassing from factory primed pdf baseboards? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Can l use this paint on an old rubber tile floor in my basement? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

Does this adhere to aluminum? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Can I use this to paint cement floor in bedroom after removing carpet ? I have lots of problems with chemicals. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Can ECOS paint be used on cement or ceramic floor tiles? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

Is this what I'd use to prep osb to be painted with caliwel mold inhibitor ? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 42

Can you paint over floor tile glue if the glue is dry? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

I'm putting new drywall knockdown texture over a combination of previously painted walls and new sheetrock. Should I use AFM transitional primer or AFM new wallboard primecoat on top of the drywall texture? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

Howdy. Does this work as a lime wash primer for drywall? Does it inhibit mold due to having lime in the ingredients? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

Hello,What is the most popular color used or ordered for baseboards and the finish? Thank you for your response. Evelyn A. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

Are any of your primers 100% acrylic? If not, can you suggest one for caliwell paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

How long does it take for the AFM Transitional Primer and Zero VOC paint to offgas? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

I am using the Murco M100 drywall joint compound to do a skim coat over existing paint. I am planning on doing a coat of primer on the existing paint before adding the joint compound skim coat, and then another coat of primer over the joint compound before adding paint. Which type of primer would be best to use under the joint compound, and which would be best to go over the joint compound? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Can this be used over pressed fiberglass insulation? Like what is inside an insulated HVAC vent boot? Thx. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

What is the shelf life of New Wallboard Primecoat? I have a gallon that is several years old. Same question for Transitional Primer. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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