Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

My deck will be two colors. Is a quart of gloss paint a REQUIREMENT? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

Hello, which color is the closest match to Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

Non toxic paint for bird cages? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Can I use Permabond with a topcoat of something other than Deck Revive? To be honest, the reviews for Deck Revive are not very good so I wanted to use something else. Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

I purchased this product years ago from Gemini Coatings which apparently acquired Gulf. Is this the same product? (if I recall correctly the bucket and label look the same). View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Hi can this paint Be used on real wood paneling? If so what would I need to use first? Primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I am hoping to use this outside on a barn, would that work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

Is there a place to view what the colors look like? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

I have used other products like Deck-Over and Restore in the past with no luck and it started peeling in about 6 months. I followed the directions to a T and it still didn't last. Why is this better and if it fails will it be backed by warranty? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

Is this completely safe for house parakeets? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

hello would this paint be safe for changing the color of a bird cage? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Which is a higher gloss, pearl or eggshell? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

Why can't I use this over Sherwin Williams paint? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

can I use exterior paint over permabond on window trim? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 15

What is the process of re-treating the deck in approximately 4-6 years after applying Deck Revive the first time? Do you simply add another coat of Deck Revive or does the old need to be removed first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

I am searching for products that can recoat an existing indoor concrete floor (20 yrs old) that has already been coated in different areas with and Epoxy coating, Ardex coating, and concrete sealer. We want to unify the floor with one product that can coat them all. I can't tell if this product will be able to do that. Technical information leads to a parent company that does not offer product technical support from what I can tell. Do you know if this product can do that? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Can I use this to prime large roller drapes ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 18

will it work to just prime the exterior of the house if i want it to maintain more of a neutral concrete look but i also want to protect from the environment? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

Best Primer to use over exterior rusted metal/iron? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Small deck. One kit plenty for two applications. So could we use half this year and save the other half until needed again (maybe 3 years?) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

How much silica primer do I need to mix with silica paint for 2000 sq foot? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

How long until it is fully cured? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

Are there any longer-term reviews of the durability of this paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

Is this a mineral paint? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

Would this be safe for a birdcage? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

I'm planning on using the ECOS interior paint, for painting a Murphy bed in a child's room. I want a pearl shimmer look to it. Which ecos color do you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

How does one go about order a color to match a Sherwin William paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 28

I'd like to use the ECOS paint but want a Sherwin Williams color. Can I have a custom color? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 29

Do you sell a product to paint existing bathroom tile? I know there are products that are not eco-friendly, but would prefer something with less toxicity. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 30

I can use this paint for painting house where living people high allergenic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

How many years do your no voc paints last? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

can you draw on the paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Where are the color swatches ???? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 34

I read on ECOS website in the SDS for this paint and their interior paints that this paint has suspected toxic ingredients and carcinogenic ingredients and that only 68% of the ingredients are of unknown toxicity. I am surprised that ECOS and Green Buildings Supply's Company promote their products as non toxic when the SDS on their website state otherwise? Please explain. Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

how soon can we have shipped from the moment it is ordered? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

What is the appropriate way of washing rollers, brushes and pans at the end of the day to cause no environmental harm? According the the Material Data Safety Sheet for the Ecos Paint is states "Environmental precautions: Prevent product entering soil, natural waters, and drains." View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 37

Hi I'm looking to purchase a zero Voc and non glycols based paint.... any suggestions? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

I'm using the matte finish black paint on an exposed basement ceiling. I plan to use ecos universal primer first. Should I use the grey primer or it does it not matter? Any specific instructions for spraying on the primer?Thanks in advance. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Can you use this paint over latex paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 40

I'm trying to remove mothball odor from closet space, either by using air purifying paint like ECOS to absorb the odor or seal in the odor with AFM Safecoat transitional primer. Do you think I could have luck with either one of these? I know it's not a guarantee, but anything will help. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Was listening to Dr Pompa about toxins, and he mentioned a carbon product that you sell to suck up toxic odors. We camp in a renovated airstream that has a bit of an odor. I was wondering if you still sell the product. View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 42

I see that Mythic Paint is no longer producing, and that you have a limited supply for colors. I was wondering if you would be able to match my color from a different brand: Valspar Encounter 4008-7B. View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 43

Does it neutralize chemicals or absorb them? If it neutralizes the chemicals what do they change into or if it absorbs the chemicals, then does that make my walls toxic ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Hello. We're building a strawbale home and need to be sure the paint is breathable. We can't paint and lock moisture in. Would this paint work? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

I have chemical sensitivities, and am trying to cover up the slight fragrance from 2 year old paint in a 2 year old house that's still bothering me. It could also be the drywall or compound underneath the paint that's coming through. I originally wanted to go with Ecos paint, but the reviews say it doesn't block out odors. Will the Safecoat paint block any odors without the transitional primer underneath? I don't want to spend the extra money if i can help it. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Do your paints use animal byproducts? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 47

Where can I have my afm safe coat paint color mixed using a BM color? Do I need to order from Safecoat factory in California to insure that it is free of all the bad stuff? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Can you use this paint with canaries in the house? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

Does this paint contain IPBC? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Is this paint safe for cribs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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