Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

What is the best paint to use on a fiberglass door? Looking to paint the inside and outside. And if I need to prime, what primer would you use? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

Do you have a color similar to the Behr Frothy Surf? BL-W08. It is described as a shaded white with a blue-green undertone. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

Would this work on bathroom tile? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Can any of your products be used to paint rubber? I'm looking to paint some rubber toddler toys but need something that adheres well. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

I'm hoping to paint a dining table for exterior use. Would this be the best paint to use? thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Will AFM Safecoat concrete floor paint make it possible to wipe up spills and oil leaks before they permeate the cement? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Is this acid free? I'm looking for an acid free paint to paint my shelves. I will be storing fabric on them. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

Hello,I have troweled gypsum over cedar and primed with BIN shellac. Can I paint this over the BIN without a reaction? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

Do you warranty your product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

Do I need to prime the subfloor before applying this? Can I use this under hardwood floors in the bathroom? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Can the AFM new wallboard primecoat be used in a bathroom setting? We would prime the surfaces of USG Sheetrock mold tough line. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 12

I am looking for a primer that will work for both new drywall (approx. 120 sf) and previously painted walls (approx. 120 sf) Will the ECOS Universal Primer fit the bill? (I know ECOS has the Interior Wall primer meant specifically for new drywall, but I'd prefer not to buy two cans of different primers. That would be a bit too much primer.) Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Is AFM Safecoat paint good for bathrooms? Or is one of the Ecos or Bioshield paints better for bathrooms? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

What tip size is recommended for airless spraying? Caliwel's FAQ does not make a specific recommendation. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

This says industrial in the description but is being advertised for use in homes and offices. Is it labeled for use in residential and office settings? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

Hi, My walls and ceilings are plaster. Will I need a primer? Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Can I use this on top of both Oil-based primer and latex paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 18

our walls were painted with PPG paint and now I am getting a skin rash from the off gassing. saw that the can had a warning about this. a preservative called KAPHON is in it and through allergy testing I am allergic to this. Do you have a product that would seal this in and allow me to paint it with a similar color that's non-allergenic? it's not the odor that's the problem but this chemical that is being used wide spread as a preservative. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Will AFM Safecoat transitional primer be used over Acrylic or polyurethane enamel on metal to block the toxic fumes? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

Can this clay paint be used on kitchen wall tiles? I thought it can be because it can be used on masonry... Or could you please recommend any paint I can use for tiles? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Where can I see a sample of the colors. I can't tell by the names what color they are? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

can I use this on a galvanized stock water tank to seal the metal and then be in constant contact with water? Does this product leach any chemicals after it is applied? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

You state that this is non-toxic, yet in the material data safety sheet, it list titanium dioxide as a carcinogen and hazard. Why include this product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

Can you use this to paint over walls that still have wallpaper on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Will this adhere to adventech plywood? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 26

Can I clean a painted wall with a wet rag without marring the painted surface? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

Is there a way to order a 2 oz sample specifically for the ECOS Interior Atmosphere Purifying Paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Does this work to remediate mold or only prevent it? Wondering if I can ask it to be used in place of the antimicrobial solution the water damage place wants to use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

If there is wood in a crawl space that has not completely dried out, can Caliwel be applied over it? I do not mean dripping wet...just not completely dried to new lumber moisture levels. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

WHICH SHEEN WOULD EQUATE SATIN? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Is there a safe non toxic way to paint ceramic tile? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

Can I use this on exterior of planter boxes? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Can the paint be used for windows? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

Is this suitable for sealing in lead based paint? If not, do you have a product recommendation? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this be used to prime for wallpaper? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Hello, I've sealed some wood with the herbal oil. Am I able to use this paint on top of that oil? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Can this be applied directly to closed cell spray foam insulation? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

Will the Caliwel Home and office product work on exposed interior brick that has never been painted? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 39

Is this paint heat resistant? I need to re-paint baseboard registers View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

Can I use this paint on an internal concrete floor for a home? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

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 42

I want to paint (previously painted and peeling} aluminum pool coping, The coping is around the top edge of the pool. Do you have any products that would make the paint adhere better? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

I am looking to paint some concrete blocks to use as planters for edible plants that I will be planting outside. What paint is recommended for that as the concern is we do not want to use something that would leach into the plants we eat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Does it kill mold? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I am looking for an eco friendly paint that I can use in my rented room. Can you repaint over clay paint with latex? I am worried about making the room hard to repaint for the landlord/next tenant. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

Ok to use this to paint hardwood furniture that was previously stained (I don't know if it was an oil or water based stain)? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 48

Roughly how long does it take for the paint to become saturated & need to be recoated, & how do you know when to repaint? The air purifying brochure talks about this but doesn't give any sense of how often this might be or how you would know. Thank you! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

I am using Densarmour plus drywall. It calls for a high solid primer because the fiberglass has a rougher texture and needs smoothing out. It calls for a 3/8 nap for roller application. will the new drywall primecoat that you sell be thick enough (High solid rating)? Thanks, Dan Barry View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Can in use this to seal a steel table top- I'm trying to seal it so that we can eat on it and be safe at the same time. Any recommendations? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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