Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

Is this the right product to prime Masonite/hardboard? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

Can a mineral based furniture paint be used as a top coat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Is this a good primer to use on drywall? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 4

What is the coverage for 1-Gallon? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Hi, can this product be used on top of an oil-based gloss to prevent off-gassing. We would prefer to not have to sand any of the gloss off Incase it emits more harmful VOCs? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Could I use this as a primer on oil based painted wall, before limewash paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Hi, I am looking to repaint an old fence that had weathered quite a bit and hit by moss and lichen. I had cleaned it and sanded it down but looking to restore and protect it but also have a choice of colors to choose from. What would be my best bet with an environmentally responsible primer/paint/sealant? I was thinking a Safecoat transitional primer followed by their exterior paint satin but not sure? Thank you,Yaniv View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Primer or sealer for asbestos tiles recommendation? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago

Question 9

Can this be used on new concrete? I'm looking for the best finish for an indoor concrete floor. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

Can I use AFM primer underneath Ecos paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

After using this paint is it okay to wash the walls? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 12

Would this paint work to paint over a slate tile floor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

Can I put this on finished wood and then paint over it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

We have a concrete floor that needs to be painted. We have multiple cats that play on that floor. Is it safe for cats and kittens? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 15

My deck is 196 sq ft. Will 1 kit be enough? I just want to be sure I'm understanding the information provided correctly. View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 16

Can I use this primer to paint walls that have been stripped of old paint to the plaster? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 17

Can I paint the bathroom walls with this and then apply a tile backsplash on top? Or will the tile materials react with the paint? Hoping this could prevent mold growth behind the tile in our bathroom. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 18

I need to apply CaliWel to wall wood beam. How long to let it dry (keep the wall opened) before cover it with a new drywall? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 19

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 20

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

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 21

Can this product be used on both already painted and non painted galvanized metal? I want to paint some galvanized metal pipes. some of the metal pieces are non-painted and some of them already have paint. Can I use this product to prime both the painted and non painted pieces before applying AFM Zero VOC paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Can you use this paint on outdoor concrete? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

I was curious what color is closest to Swiss Coffee? Thank you so much View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

Our house was built in 1967. The trim board in the basement is still just painted with the original black, flat finish paint which I tested as positive for lead with a test kit purchased from a local big box store. There may be some type of white primer under the black as I can see white under the black on some spots on a door frame where the paint has rubbed off. Would the AFM Safecoat Transitional Primer with two top coats of AFM Zero VOC paint serve to encapsulate the lead based paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 25

Looking for paint for a galvanized water troughs I can use it for a fish tank. So toxins from tank won't leak in water? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

I need to paint over wallpaper and have used oil based primer with success. I have developed chemical sensitivity and cannot use it. Will this primer prepare the wallpaper for paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

What is the proper way to add sand to the paint to make the surface less slippery? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

Is the Exterior Satin Wall Paint the best ECOS paint to paint my garage walls and ceiling? If not, what should I use? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Comparing this product to American Clay. I love the look of American Clay but this seems a lot more affordable and simple to work with as as a DIYer. Is there a method to apply this that would look more like natural plaster? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

I am doing a down to the studs remodel of a frame house in a humid environment, and plan to paint the entire frame structure with CIM&MI. Given the highly alkaline finished PH, what is the long term effect on all the fasteners it comes in contact with, such as nails. Also, what are the risks to tradesmen working on the structure after that, drilling holes, sawing, installing new framing, etc? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

I live in colorado where our winters are almost always very cold, so is it not possible for me to obtain your products until spring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Hi, can this primer be left without a top coat in an interior application? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 33

Can I use this product to paint an outdoor cement slab for a basketball court? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Can this paint be use for my hand made pottery? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

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 36

Is there a grayish color available? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 37

I want to paint the brick on the inside of my living room fireplace. It was suggested that I use a high heat type of paint. However, I don't want to use something that may give off toxic gasses if a future owner wants to use the fireplace. What SafeCoat solution would you suggest? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

How have others applied this? With paint rollers?? Also, can amateurs apply this or does it need to be done by a professional? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

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 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Can this be used on Magnesium Oxide board? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Can I use afm safecoat primer under Ecos paint (to seal any off gassing)? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 42

Will 2 costs of AFM paint seal the off gassing from Zinsser BIN Primer?We tried the Transitional Primer on our sanded window trim, but there's yellowing showing through (our painter said it's a common problem with water based primers). View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

I need to paint the steel beams in my basement We put our house in 30 years ago and never bothered to paint them and now it is obvious they need paint and I believe primer. Is your paint safe to use in a low ventilated area? I have fans and a couple of small windows. Will pilots need to be shut off prior to painting? Is the paint a paint and primer or is that 2 different products? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

Can this be used on concrete floor as well as concrete walls to seal my root cellar? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Can this primer be used on a previously painted (and worn) concrete basement floor? We're just trying to seal it from underlying moisture, we're putting subfloor over top, so we don't care about the visible finish. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 46

Do I need primer when repainting kitchen cabinets the same color? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

Can your paint be used on metal parrot cages? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Do you have a color chart cus I have no idea what these color nes even look like? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

This is paint from mold have a prop 65 California warning? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

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

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