Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

I want to paint bricks mounted on concrete stairs. what paint/primer is recommended? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Can you add this paint to permabond? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 3

There is wallpaper in the home I am purchasing. I would prefer not to remove it because of lead paint concerns. I was told that in order to paint directly over the wallpaper, it needed to be sealed with an oil-based primer first, so it doesn't loosen. Will AFM Safecoat Primer work for this, or do I need another type of product? If so, what would be recommended (I want something No-VOC)? Thanks for your help. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 4

Can this paint be used on leather furniture? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I believe I have to first make sure the water vapor is not high before using this product. Can I do this test with plastic with tape? Or do I need to do a more professional testing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this be used on asphalt? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

I want to prime/size over existing wallpaper and then apply new wall paper. will this product work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

I am restoring my 100+ year old stone basement walls. It has proven difficult to remove the many layers of paint. Is there a bonding agent that will allow me to use the silacote products without chemically removing the old paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

I am wanting to block in as much off gassing as possible from new drywall in an entire house. Is this the best option for new drywall? I assume AFM paint would be the best to use with this primer, but could I also use ECOS paint with this primer? I just want to seal in as much as possible throughout my entire house. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

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 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Can this product be used in a paint sprayer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

I'm painting the interior of my camper van and some small areas are wood; can the Safecoat Metalcoat Primer be used on the wood also? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 13

How's the longevity of bioshield paint? Will it flake or dust off in time? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this paint (Bioshield Clay Paint) suitable over interior stone foundations with lime mortar? Does it maintain the breathability of the lime mortar? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Is this paint suitable to apply to unfinished maple ladder back dining chairs? (Bioshield clay paint Venetian collection) View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 16

Will this encapsulate lead paint on a concrete floor? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 17

We have a milk can we had sandblasted and want to paint the inside so we can use for drinking out of is your paint safe for that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

This product appears to be what I've been looking for to paint basement cinder block walls! Unfortunately, there is already a layer of failing paint on the walls that I have scraped/prepped. Do you have an alternative product you suggest for walls that include some bare block but some partially painted? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Does the freeze/thaw condition apply to the liquid or cured product? Also, would this be suitable to coat the inside of an outdoor raised concrete vegetable bed to create a barrier between the concrete and the soil? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 20

I have some light spalling on my patio. Will this product fill the voids? The spalling is very minor, due to salt usage during an ice storm. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

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 22

We have put in for plywood flooring and stained with minwax stain. I'm looking for a durable varnish similar to oil based poly. We are looking for something super durable that dries hard to protect our flooring that does not require us to leave our house for days due to off gassing. Do you have any products you'd recommend? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

Is your clay paint suitable to go over lime based plaster that has been rubbed down with "Sopex," a tinted wax finish for Marmarino Plaster? The original surface was done 14 years ago. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

I am trying to find paint that is non-toxic that I could use on a Mushroom Water Fountain in the baby pool at my pool club. Would this last on a pole that is constantly exposed to water? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

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 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Is this an acrylic paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

What's the best sealant for untreated pine window frames? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 28

I want to use this on a 100+ year old desk that smells musty even though it's been cleaned. I've been looking for a mold sealant that is clear and matte, this looks like the best option. There is a light finish already on the desk, will this adhere to it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 29

Does this paint have the chemical IPBC (Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate) in it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Can this be used as a primer for automobiles? I'd like to paint a school bus exterior. it's been previously painted with traditional auto paint. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

I am thinking of using this in a "root cellar" room of my basement that is directly below my front door patio, so it gets cold in the winter. Can I add Radiosity to this product without impacting the performance? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 32

Will it allow brick to breathe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Paints & Primers

Question 33

do you have a primer or rust inhibitor for bare sandblasted cast iron radiators if not who does ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Hi, I am trying to repaint a metal bird bath. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

can this be used as a sealant over mastic on a concrete basement floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Can you use this on radiant heated floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

Can safe coat metal primer be applied with an HVLP system? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Does it need to be thinned to spray it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Are there interactions between Caliwel and other substances or conditions that prevent it from curing or that cause it to break down? We used it on a basement floor and are experiencing burning/allergic symptoms, a strong smell from the product etc. We are wondering what product could be used to paint over and neutralize or seal it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 40

Can this paint be used on wall tiles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

How much zeolite is in each gallon? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

Hi, I am looking for the lowest smelling and off-gassing interior paint for refinishing our house, one that smells the least toxic. We currently have Behr low VOC and it still stinks so much. What brand would you recommend? I would like to have colors, not only white. Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

I want to paint an old fireplace hearth. Is this product opaque enough to fully block old deep set stains or do I need to first use a primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Can I use this to seal a bird bath that's coated iron? some of that coated paint is coming off in the water View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

Do you know what the perm rating is on this (or if you have any primers that have <1 perm)? I'm hoping to find something I could use as a vapor barrier instead of polyethylene. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use this primer as a substitute for paint? I would like to repaint my white ceilings. It doesn't seem economical to use primer and then use white paint. Which one do I need and which can I do without? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

If the black mold can NOT be removed & the wall/ wood floor is inundated with it. Will this product still kill the mold and stop it from reproducing? (we would clean best we can) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 49

I want to restore some old, neglected garden stick tools (shovels, rakes etc.) I plan to thoroughly de-rust the metal with an electrolysis tank and a Scotch-Brite scrub. I would then like to recoat with rust-inhibiting, abrasion resistant products that won't contaminate my soil when they inevitably do wear off. Does this product fit my needs? What about a top coat recommendation? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Can this paint be used on exterior brick and siding? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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