Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

Is The Paint Can & Bottle Opener made of a non sparking material like brass? We need a few of these for work but they either have to be brass or non sparking. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

Do you have exterior examples to test paint colors like your choose a room? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

Do the tints and pigments used to color this have zero VOC? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Do I have to use primer if painting over (with the same color) prior exterior water-based paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

How well will it withstand South East Michigan weather? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

Can I combine this paint in white with Radiosity 3000 to paint my roof to reflect heat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Can this paint be used on concrete walls? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Can this paint be used on concrete walls? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

Where can I buy AFM SafeCoat concrete floor paint in Fremont,CA ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Would you recommend this or the exterior Ecos floor paint to paint over ceramic tile in the kitchen? Thank you. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

I am stuck with horrible wood cabinets with a dark, glossy finish that is chipped. I want to easily paint them, and I will not sand them first. Are any of your paints able to cover the horrible old stain, and go over it without sanding? How many coats should I be prepared to put on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Does this work on cast iron? I want to paint some cast iron coat hooks for indoor use so they don't rust in a humid environment. Thanks. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

I have some shiny yellowed pine cabinets I want to brighten up. Will this adhere primer well to a gloss polyurethane? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

I want to paint and seal a concrete bird bath..can I just buy a quart of paint & sealer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

I just covered my existing textured walls with joint compound to smooth out the texture before applying "peel and stick" wallpaper. Is this the right primer to cover the joint compound with? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this primer go on ABS plastic? If so, can I put NovaLink FP on top of the primer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 17

Hi: What about the colorants? If you used a darker color like blue, does the paint smell? Sometimes the base paint can be low VOC, but the colorants make it smell. Any feedback helpful. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this be used as a lead encapsulation? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

What Color is this paint? Can it be tinted? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this be used to seal a metal paint with a p65 warning that was put by the manufacturer on the inside of a raised garden bed to help prevent any lead from seeping into the soil? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Is there an image on the site that shows how abrasive the on slip paint is? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

I'm in the process of scraping old popcorn ceilings. I'll be repainting the walls and likely using the transitional primer. Should I use that on the ceiling (old drywall and mud) or use this new wallboard primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this be used on previously painted wood? I need something to cover my back deck. I have some concerns about traces of lead dust on the deck and I think painting it could reduce the problem. The deck is quite old and a bit damp. Can I use the same product for our front door? It is basically white plastic View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Can I use this on the ceiling of my shower? Do I need to use a primer underneath? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

We've stripped our exterior stone walls with Peel Away followed by pressure-washing. The paint coatings were peeling and we assume were not of the breathable type. The result is a partially "clean" wall. Is there a breathable coating, perhaps semi-transparent, to even out the uneven remaining early paint finish on of the wall? Any recommendations are appreciated. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

Can i use this product to paint over lead paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

My drywall started yellowing before I taped and mudded it. Most resources online recommend an oil based primer to prevent this yellowing from showing down the road. How does this product compare to oil based primers with respect to covering stains? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this be used on new texture but old drywall? We are retexturing our ceilings but not replacing the drywall itself. Not sure the best primer to use. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 29

Can I paint this as a second coat (top coat) over Green Building Supply, Penetrating Concrete Sealer in a crawl space and basement? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Howdy. Does this work as a lime wash primer for drywall? Does it inhibit mold due to having lime in the ingredients? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

Wondering if you carry an asphalt driveway sealant that's non toxic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

We have an adobe floor we linseeded some time ago & now would like to paint it. Which paint should we use? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 33

How about coverage of drywall joints? We will tape and mud the joints, will this be thick enough to get good results hiding stuff? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

What is the difference between safecoat and the anti slip floor paint? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 35

Does this product need a primer to go over concrete and plaster before application? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this be used to paint an outdoor fence? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

How do we test colors if we can't order tinted samples of AFM Safecoat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Is there a booklet of samples for all the paints available? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Which should/could be used on a particle board floor? The Ecos wood primer or Ecos drywall primer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

How do we apply this product? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 41

Does this paint has gluten? For a Celiac person View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Searched for 100% certified organic milk/chalk paint? Did I miss this statement or it is not 100% certified organic paint? thx View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

What paint would you recommend for painting stair treads that experience heavy wear and tear? Would a primer and sealer be needed as well? I have read that exterior paints for porches/ floors might offer the best durability, so was wondering if I should go with your exterior porch/ floor paint (which may be meant more for use with concrete, perhaps?). Thank you! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

Hi there, will this primer work well for old plaster walls? We have a 1940s home & tore off two layers of old wood paneling to discover yellow painted plaster walls. So it's easy to assume it's lead based paint as well. Will this primer be suitable for this? We have ecos paint but cannot use their primer as it isn't suitable for plaster. Thank you so much for your help! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

Does ECOS have a wooden deck paint that will hold up for several years? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Does claypaint stick to canvas? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I use this paint on masonry walls or is there another AFM paint I should use? Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

How big is a sample? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Can the AFM new wallboard primecoat be used in a bathroom setting? We would prime the surfaces of USG Sheetrock mold tough line. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

Just to be sure, I can use this to paint over painted or stained cabinets without needing to sand them? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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