Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

Can I paint my exterior plastic shutters with your paint? If so what is the best choice? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

Do you have an enamel paint that you would recommend for maple kitchen cabinets? We want a matte finish in an off white. Also, do you have customers who use these products for kitchen cabinets often, or any referrals of companies that use these products? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 3

Hello! I'm looking for a black tint color. Do you have pictures of your tint options online to look at? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Can the Permabond be applied 24 hours before the deck revive ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Is this breathable AND water resistant? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 6

We have minor damage to a small portion of drywall (some paper is missing). What Green Building supplies can I use for the repair? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Can permabond be used over an already painted deck, or does it need to be raw wood? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago | Gulf Synthetics PermaBond

Question 8

Does AFM SafeCoat Zero VOC Paint require a primer? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 9

Could I use this on outdoor deck? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | ECOS Exterior Porch and Floor Paint

Question 10

We built a new granny unit and want to paint the concrete floors. Masterlife 300-C was used in the admixture. It forms a crystalline structure within the concrete preventing water penetration. Would your Safecoat Concrete Floor Paint adhere to this surface and if not could you suggest or recommend some other treatment? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

I applied these products three years ago. Now there are a few boards I need to replace. What is the process to apply to the same surface again three years later? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

I have some closets that are wallpapered (a very papery/matte finish). Can I apply either of the Caliwel paints directly to the wallpaper without priming? I don't much care how it looks, I just want the mold protection. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

Dry chemistry components do not breakdown completely. Following Instructions Mixed components in 65 degree shop after having set for several days in 60 degree plus space. Added liquid together with exterior gloss acrylic paint. Stirred liquids for several minutes. Added dry components gradually while mixing, continued mixing. Mixed for 10 minutes and found the mix grainy as though there was sand in mix. Let mix set for 20 minutes and remixed, I mixed with drill driven mixer for 15 minutes more. Still grainy. Applied to deck and rails. Result was rough sandpaper finish. Disappointed. Rails too rough to rest bare arms on and deck too rough for kids to want to run and play on. I've used three kits and results all the same. What's wrong? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Does AFM SafeCoat, Concrete Floor Paint block formaldehyde emissions? At first I was looking at AFM Safecoat Safeseal to put on part of the concrete floor to seal in formaldehyde, but that's only for plywood type surfaces apparently. But I liked that one because it blocked/sealed formaldehyde 100% and was very low VOC (around 22). View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 15

How fast it dry ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

Is there a color chart available? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Is this appropriate for use on primed Hardie Panel? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 18

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Will this paint work for a tongue and groove porch ceiling? Maybe I can go over it with the AFM ext wood sealer after it's painted? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

We are having our varnished solid wood cabinets sanded, primed and painted. I have previously oiled them. Our contractor said we need a high bond primer. Would any of the AFM Safecoat primers work? The paint will be water based, probably AFM Safecoat. Which paint would you recommend also? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Is this clear or white? I'm looking to CLEAR SEAL only the 'slide-out' luan walls in my RV bedroom against moisture, mildew, and potential VOC emissions. Would 3 coats of this work (IF it's clear) since the AFM Safecoat Zero VOC paint does not come in clear? Or what is recommended for this purpose (I don't want to cover the 'wallpaper look' that matches the rest of the walls I won't be sealing.) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used on Magnesium Oxide board? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this be used on docks? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Can the product be applied with a sprayer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Can Deck Revive be used on a faded composite deck? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

We need to replace a few boards before using the Deck Revive, will we need to wait for the new boards to dry? If so, how long? We would use Redwood. Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Is the pearl paint have a shimmery shiny effect? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Yo, I see in the instructions I need to add a gallon of paint for the deck revive, which paint(s) would you recommend out of the many choices you offer online? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

I'm curious where we can see what each color looks like? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Does this paint only come in gallons? Does it come in quarts as well? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 31

What non toxic and zero VOCS primer do I use before applying Caliwel Industrial to inside of new home build before drywall~ on studs and osb wood ?. I have CIRS and Lyme disease. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

How does this compare to Romabio brand paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Does concrete slab need to be etched before using this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

So I'm ripping up carpets which is concrete under, I want to paint it with zero voc concrete paint, will I need a sealer? Or is there one that seals too? Lastly do u have one that wouldn't require sanding? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this paint be used on poured concrete basement walls that are already painted? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

is this a non skid product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Does this come in a clear product to leave deck natural looking? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

I added several green treated decking boards this summer. how long should I wait to apply the Deck Revive product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 39

Can the ECOS Exterior Satin paint be used with this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

What color is the untainted? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 41

AFM Safecoat information states "For raw wood surfaces, use AFM's Ecolacq Sandable Primer."OSB generally counts as "raw wood", so should the AFM Ecolacq Sandable Primer be used? More specifically, for stud framing, should the Ecolacq Sandable Primer be used before CaliWel? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

We are planning to paint out old farmhouse in the spring. We will be painting over aluminum siding that was installed in the late 70s. it's been painted several times over the years, but it is chalky and fading. What do we need to do to prep the aluminum, and then what products would we use to prime and paint (and how many coats of each would you recommend for aluminum)? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

Will ECOs primer seal over wallpaper and prevent bleed through so I can paint the wallpaper? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

Help!! We were away when our contractors treated our deck with Revive. Unfortunately, they mixed in the wrong color paint and it's way too light. We love the texture but the color is truly an eye sore. Can we use something for a darker top coat? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Do I need to seal wood floors after using this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Has anyone used caliwel industrial coat for furniture? We plan to use on our bed frame we just made out of raw untreated pine since we will be running a humidifier often in this room. We did not want to paint it white so we went with the industrial coating. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Do I have to mix it with paint? I am hoping to paint it over with Lime paint View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

We have a crawl space that smells musty, but see no mold. It is very dry, and also has a crawl space dehumidifier. The floor/walls are sealed with plastic and insulation. But the musty smell is still there, and has permeated the room above. Would this help with that odor, if I treated the floor joists with it? Or should I also treat the foundation under the insulation? Last summer I sprayed it all with bac-a-zap but that didn't seem to do anything. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 49

When buying ECOS Interior Wall and Ceiling Paint, which shades match "Off-White"? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | ECOS Interior Wall and Ceiling Paint

Question 50

I have a shelving/storage unit in our mudroom (hanging coats, shoe storage, etc.) that I want to paint. I am pregnant and trying to be extra cautious with paint and primers. What do you recommend I use to initially prime the shelving unit and then which paint type to purchase? Does a specific paint type go with a specific primer? Do I need to "seal" anything with a different product once I'm done painting? Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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