Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

What are the instructions for spray applying this? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 2

What product would you recommend for sealing in residual smoke/nicotine emissions from walls and ceilings? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

Does this paint have titanium dioxide in it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Shipping of 1 gallon paint to Honolulu, Hawaii 96815? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Can this be applied on basement floor which is sealed with a silicate sealer to prevent moisture or negative side water pressure intrusion to the top. Also, after this paint is done, Can we install other flooring in future like Vinyl plank with underlayment? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

I'm interested in your products, what are the ingredients in your ECOS paint? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

I have recently stripped some wallpaper and am now left with drywall that has some glue and quite a few little places where th drywall paper covering has pulled away. My understanding is that the conventional process to deal with this is to apply an oil based sales, then skim coat, then sand, then prime and paint. I am looking for something less toxic for the first two steps of this process(oil based sealer and skim coat with joint compound). Would this project work in lieu of the oil based sealer? If so, would it be ok to do a skim coat over it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 8

Could this be something I paint on the inside of (dry)wall(s) behind a new shower for extra protection before we seal it off and tile it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

I want to repaint cast iron outdoor furniture. what do you recommend? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

To paint outdoor cast iron furniture do I use metal primer or transitional primer? The plan is to remove the previous paint completely 1. use a primer 2. use All Purpose Exterior Satin Paint View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Can you add this paint to permabond? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 13

I have an old deck with mildew etc. I am planning on sanding the deck then cleaning then applying GSDR. I would like a cedar or dark red color.� Can I paint over GSDR? Will it fill cracks and if not what product would you recommend either before or after applying GSDR? Would you recommend a primer after cleaning from sanding before applying GDSR? Thanks View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 14

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 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Can this paint be used on leather furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

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 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Can this be used on asphalt? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago

Question 18

What can you use on inside of planter box to protect wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

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 2 ´years ago

Question 21

Why does it have to be gloss paint? I didn't see that and bought flat at $50/gallon. What will happen if I use the flat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

We are planning to paint out old farmhouse in the spring. We will be painting over aluminum siding that was installed in the late 70s. it's been painted several times over the years, but it is chalky and fading. What do we need to do to prep the aluminum, and then what products would we use to prime and paint (and how many coats of each would you recommend for aluminum)? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 23

Do you ship to overseas? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

Will this and the primer work to refinish a cast iron bathtub? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 25

Hello, do you have an EPD pdf? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

Where can I find the MSDS with ingredients? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

do you have a wood deck brightener t0 use before staining? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

I have a cinder block foundation with a cement based parging that had a color added to make it black. The color turned out to be a darker grey. I believe it was a powder that was added to the parging mix. Can we use the Silacote to get the black color we originally were looking to achieve? Also, if the Silacote is suitable, which type would be recommended, smooth or textured? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 29

Hi! I am searching for a non toxic paint to apply for a decorative graphic motif on 100 yo ceramic hearth tiles that get no foot traffic. Might you have any recommendations for which of your products to use? I was considering the clay paint. Thanks so much for your expertise and feedback! View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 30

Hello! I live in FL (think HOT and HUMID). We are ripping up the old outdoor carpet on our lanai and are wondering what to do with the bare concrete to protect and seal it. It does get a little wet occasionally from heavy rains on one side of the porch, but overall it is a covered area. What products should I use to best stain or paint and seal it? And can we get away with just the concrete stain or paint? or do we need to seal also? Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

So I'm ripping up carpets which is concrete under, I want to paint it with zero voc concrete paint, will I need a sealer? Or is there one that seals too? Lastly do u have one that wouldn't require sanding? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 32

I have oil based paint on my cabinets and woodwork in my home. House was painted 16 years ago when I purchased it. It is now needing to be painted but I am allergic to toxic oil based paint. I have been told my cabinets should be sanded and a primer applied before painting a water based latex paint. I'm told primers That are used for this have a terrible odor when applied and I need to avoid anything with strong odors and toxic chemicals. Do you have a primer that would take care of this issue...? .thank you..Liz .. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Do I need to sand stained & polyethylene doors before using primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Will this work on old paneling? Or what would you recommend? Also would like to apply paint afterwards, which paint do you recommend. Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

Can this product be used on sealed concrete? The GBS concrete sealer we used recommends an oil based paint, but I am chemically sensitive and need to use a water-based paint such as ECOS. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can you apply this clay paint on top of American Clay? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago

Question 37

I need a paint that will allow my lime plaster to breath. Is this a good option? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

We have a small shower with tiled walls that go 3/4 of the way up but the shower ceiling and very top of the wall is painted and constantly mildews. There is no direct water spraying on the painted part, but it obviously gets very humid. Would this paint work in such an area? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

I want to paint some foil faced insulation. It was recommended that I use a water based self etching primer. I can't find one that is water based and all are very toxic. This is for my son to live in so I don't want toxic. Will this work on the metal foil that�s on insulation? If so, can I cover it with regular interior paint? Thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

To seal off-gassing from finished walls (same color), is transitional primer required? Or layers of zero voc paint is sufficient. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

Can AFM Safecoat paint be matched with Valspar colors? Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Hello can your clay paint be used in furniture? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

Can this be used in the ceiling of higher humidity areas like the bathroom and kitchen? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 44

Can I safely paint blocks and toys for a toddler? They will put them in their mouth. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Hi. Can I use this paint in my basement that has some old paint on it? ?? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

To the company: Is this suitable for exterior repainting over already existing paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

why are these eco friendly zero voc paints so expensive? How do they compare to the less expensive major brands that also make zero VOC paints like Valspar? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

does it adhere to non sanded surfaces as I will be going over lead paint and wish not to sand? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 49

safecoat . I want to paint the window sills and frames outside and will this work without requiring a primer? Can I paint the stucco wall outdoors with this product and not have to use a separate primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

My click-together laminate flooring has been off gassing formaldehyde for years. I would like to seal in the formaldehyde. Is your product appropriate for it? If yes, please explain exactly what I need to do. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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