Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

Can I use this on wooden stairs? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

I am building a rabbit enclosure. Is this product safe for rabbits that will come into contact with it and may in fact nibble on the wood it is painted on? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 3

Does this universal primer have high adhesion? I'm looking for something to prime our circa 1954 varnished plywood cabinets for painting. The cabinets currently have a semi-gloss finish that are very hard and ambered. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 4

Can you paint a bathtub? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I would like to use this to paint my old wooden bedroom furniture that has a finish on it. it's important that there are no paint smells coming off of it, as the headboard and night table are close to my head when sleeping. I don't want to sand it down. Can I just use the regular safecoat paint without sanding and using the primer? Does the primer have more of a smell than the regular paint? Primers usually have stronger smells. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Could your product be used on stainless steel tumblers before they are glittered and sealed? I'll be sealing w/ a water-based non- toxic shellac called crystalac. Not toxic epoxy. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Does it have latex in it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 8

Is there a primer we can use under your clay paint ? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 9

I have torn drywall paper in a few areas and was going to use a primer called "Gardz"(by Zinnser) to seal the paper. Will this primer serve the same purpose or should I seal Gradz with this primer and AFM zero VOC paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Can this handle rain and humidity ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 11

Is the exterior paint a latex acrylic? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Is there a guarantee/warranty on how long your exterior paint will last ... and how long does it usually last? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

If my landlords use a commercial exterior paint for the bottom coat and I use your exterior zero voc paint as the top coat, will the Ecos paint block the emitting vocs of the commercial paint underneath? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Do you - ECOS paint - give a discount to licensed contractors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

What would be best to seal the outgassing from Kilz mold oil based paint? Kilz said it is fine to paint latex over their oil based paint. Would a couple of coats of Ecos purifying paint be better than AFM Safecoat paint? If not what AFM paint would you recommend? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 16

Is there any latex in this? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

I'm looking for a very very very dark brown. Would I find the best match in ayurveda or regular swatch book? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

After removing a shower surround some mold was found on the wood support. I cleaned it with vinegar & water and then followed this up with bleach & water. it's better but still visible. I am concerned that mold will get reactivated with moisture; we will install a tub/shower in this space. Can this product be used to seal the mold? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 19

where can I see the colors of the concrete floor paint? Thnx :) View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this paint be applied on an already painted (and mildewy) ROUGH concrete surface. These are interior kitchen cabinet areas in a Mexican house. I understand that primer will be needed but I still need assurance it will not crack or have issues on a rough concrete surface? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 21

can it be used on tile floor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 22

It this durable enough for high traffic areas like a conventional store? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

I would like to seal metal milk cans, so they could be placed outside. Will this work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

Does unfinished/unpainted raw concrete need a primer and if yes what would you recommend with this paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

CAN IT BE SPRAYED ON SUBFLOOR? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Paints & Primers

Question 26

IS IT CLEAR? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Paints & Primers

Question 27

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 | Paints & Primers

Question 28

Does ECOS paint seal in off-gassing like AFM Safecoat paints do? And would it require a primer over previously painted walls that are white? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Im looking to paint my concrete walls (poured walls) of my basement. Built 1974. Never have had a water issue. Dehumidifier runs year round. Want a breathable paint. What do you suggest? Thank you View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 30

Can it be used on vinyl siding? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

Can ECOS exterior paints and primers be applied with professional spray equipment? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

We just did the deck with the Vermont coating with juniper and ordered a gray tint to help the older paint that held on blend with the wood that is bare. Now we'd like to paint it with AFM SafeCoat, All Purpose Exterior Satin, Custom Color Paint, is this advisable? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

I recently had mold remediation and everything was fiber locked by the company. It was recommended that we apply it thicker. Can caliwal be painted over fiberlock? It would be wood and cinder block where I would be using it. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 34

Would you be willing to share the ingredients list for the color you would consider to be the most reliably safe and nontoxic? I would like to do my own research before purchasing. Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Is the AFM Safecoat semi gloss interior paint scrubbable? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Does this primer & paint cover wood knots ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

once applied to the floor and is finished curing can it be damaged as a result of freezing floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Is this tested for flame spread? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 39

I bought a condo with oil based paint and primer and the smell is horrible, even after 2 months. I want to encapsulate the smell; walls, ceilings, cabinets with this. However, this is a coastal property very close to the beach. Is water based paint going to be okay? Would latex be better? Can latex be used over this primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

I have a wooden exterior door that was painted by someone else 30 years ago. No idea what kind of paint they used. Do I have to strip the door and prime before applying this paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Can this metal primer be used as a base for alcohol ink!? I am looking for a white in color, metal non-toxic primer to use as a base and then paint with alcohol ink over top :) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

We want to remove our carpet and have a slab underneath. Can we apply this directly or do we need anything else? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

Are any of your primers 100% acrylic? If not, can you suggest one for caliwell paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

Hi, I am looking to refresh the look of my counter-top dish draining rack. It is strong going but got rusty through the years. What paint/finish would you recommend to use? I am looking for a non-toxic option as people are going to use the draining dishes for food. Thx View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 45

I am looking for a non-toxic wood primer. I plan on topcoating with ecos air purifying paint but I'm not sure that the Eco wood primer is the least toxic primer. I have very severe MCS. Which wood primer would you recommend for lowest toxicity? Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 46

Can I paint transitional primer over leftover wallpaper glue that has been sanded? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

I ran out of AFM transitional primer after using three gallons for three rooms, and my painters were not really able to get a good cover on the master bedroom with new drywall. I am not happy with the thin layer of primer that is on the walls. My question is can I use the gallon of ECOS drywall primer over top of AFM transitional primer to get a more even coverage than I have? I like how our other rooms look with a very good coat of AMF and always believed it is important to have good solid coat of primer for a nicer paint finish. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

Does this work over sanded wallpaper glue residue? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Can this be used over wallpaper glue residue? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

Is this latex or acrylic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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