Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 4 ´years 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

What are the ppb lead and Cadmium levels? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

It looks like only un-tinted samples (of this exterior paint) are available. Is that accurate? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

Will it work on laminate? Looking for non-toxic clear coating to make laminate non-slip View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

Will this work over previously painted floor? Very dumbly painted semi gloss latex over existing high gloss latex painted wood floor and it's now scratching off (of course!). Can this paint just go over the whole thing? Will it adhere? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Can the ECOS drywall primer be used on new, unpainted, but textured drywall? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

can this be used on particle board underlayment? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

The last owner of my house painted the floors with a chalk paint. Would you recommend using a primer or sanding first or can I just paint right over with this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Do you carry a paint I can use on old linoleum flooring? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 12

Where can I buy floor paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

I'm considering painting old linoleum with ecos interior floor paint. Is ecos interior wall primer appropriate to use in this case? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Can this be used over ceramic tile flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

I have old fir floors with brown paint and lots of wax or acrylic wash and mop floor finish on them. Is there a product I can apply to remove the wax rather than having to sand them prior to painting? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

do you need a primer ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Hello, we rented an apartment a month ago. It newly painted with some low grade cheap paints, which had left very strong paint fumes. Can a recoat of eco friendly paint of yours take away the smell? Please advice! I'm very chemical sensitive person. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Can the primer be used on an already painted white desk? And can the paint be used after this primer? Or can the paint itself be used without the primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Will this work over a finished wood table without sanding? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

I have stained knotty plank on ceiling that I want to paint. Should I use the wood primer or stain block primer? Which one is safer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Is this sandable? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Will this primer prevent knots bleeding through painted wood? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Will this work over oil paint so that I can paint with latex? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

I want to paint an old end table that was once stained and varnished. Do I have to sand the whole thing or can it be cleaned and this put over it? Or is there a better product to use? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

I put first coat of this primer on top of old red paint in small bathroom and aired out room with fan on for 2 days and there is still an odor it's actually stronger this morning! it's been 3 days! Why is there an odor that will not go away? What should I do now? I bought this primer so I don't have to worry about odor or voc !! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

can i apply safecoat primer to block the voc from the old red paint that is off gassing from putting ecos primer on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

How many sf does quarter kit covers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Gulf Synthetics Permafill has been discontinued? What can I use instead? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Help!! We were away when our contractors treated our deck with Revive. Unfortunately, they mixed in the wrong color paint and it's way too light. We love the texture but the color is truly an eye sore. Can we use something for a darker top coat? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Can the product be applied with a sprayer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Does this come in a clear product to leave deck natural looking? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

is this a non skid product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this be used on docks? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

I'm interested in trying the Deck Revive product for a smaller deck project. I notice that you sell Deck Revive in smaller, 1/4 kit sizes. But do you happen to sell the required PermaBond in 1/4 kits, too, or can you only purchase that in full size? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 35

Can Deck Revive be used on a faded composite deck? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Replacing deck . Some joists are rotten on top up to 2 or 3 inches. Will this product fill rotten wood areas ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

how long after putting on a coat of Permabond do I have to wait to paint the deck with the deck revive? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 38

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 39

Is this tool (paint can opener) *strong*? Can it open large/ dried up/ years old paint cans? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

I have a raw concrete floor in my house. I'd like to paint it and have it pet safe, washable and vacuumable. What product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 41

Dry chemistry components do not breakdown completely. Following Instructions Mixed components in 65 degree shop after having set for several days in 60 degree plus space. Added liquid together with exterior gloss acrylic paint. Stirred liquids for several minutes. Added dry components gradually while mixing, continued mixing. Mixed for 10 minutes and found the mix grainy as though there was sand in mix. Let mix set for 20 minutes and remixed, I mixed with drill driven mixer for 15 minutes more. Still grainy. Applied to deck and rails. Result was rough sandpaper finish. Disappointed. Rails too rough to rest bare arms on and deck too rough for kids to want to run and play on. I've used three kits and results all the same. What's wrong? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

I have a Hot Dipped Galvanized Metal dog kennel, can I apply two AFM Safecoat products to, a base coat of AFM SafeCoat, MetalCoat Metal Primer (as a base-layer) with 2 top-coats of AFM SafeCoat, All Purpose Exterior Satin, Custom Color Paint? I know AFM SafeCoat Transitional Primer works with the All Purpose Exterior Satin, though I wonder if MetalCoat is better for this? The kennels going to be revamped as a catio & kept outside throughout the seasons; with a very free-draining mixed-aggregate/Geocell ground grid & stone-flagger topped patio with a Corten steel border to serve as base pedestal. Would this be the combo I need to ensure that the kennel can have extra layers of materials life and will resist the elements year round? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

I lost my home in the N. California Valley wildfire, 7 months ago. I purchased a new home and I can't be on the deck during the day, because heat from the sun reactivates the oil-based stain on the deck, making me ill. I've chemical allergies, especially to oil-based stains (triggering Asthma). I've stripped some of the oil off (using citrus-based natural stripper - SafeStrip) and need to cover the deck with a barrier to reduce outgassing of the oil-based stain residuals, protect the wood, not outgas after it cures. Would Deck Revive and PermaBond create a barrier to block the residual oils from reactivating when heated by the high noon sun? Do you have any suggestion on ways of stripping oil-based stain not using toxic chemicals? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 44

What AFM Safecoat zero VOC paint sheen do you recommend for older real-wood worn cabinets in a bathroom where there is routine moisture from everyday showers and using the sink? I purchased semi-gloss AFM for the walls. Also, what AFM color might you recommend for these same old, worn real-wood originally stained walnut/mahogany type cabinets. I'm thinking of selecting the AFM SafeCoat zero VOC paint because I don't want to use a stain, even an AFM stain, I know the stain has more odor than the zero VOC paints. We are chemically sensitive. Would I do better with a color that is closest to the current old walnut/mahogany-type stain that is on there now, so the zero VOC AFM would blend more easily and cover over the current worn-out stain? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 45

In our manufactured home we had to remove carpet due to pets. I then painted our stained subfloors. In painting our master & spare bedroom floors, I put primer down on both subfloors and ALSO painted walls, baseboards and floors. I have both rooms sealed off as best as I can because of strong smell. During/after painting, the smell got so bad, it gave me an instant headache (I wore a respirator for vapors, which made sickness even worse). Can I paint over these toxic VOC paints? It sounds like I can seal in the strong odors. I would like to order your paint swatches quickly so that I can decide on a color. Could you please let me know which color swatches can be used on floor paint? I am assuming the AFM Safecoat swatches/paint for floors. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

How much does a 1-gallon container of ECOS Interior Wall and Ceiling Paint weigh? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | ECOS Interior Wall and Ceiling Paint

Question 47

How much does the 5-gallon container of ECOS Interior Wall and Ceiling Paint weigh? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | ECOS Interior Wall and Ceiling Paint

Question 48

Can this be used on carbon steel as long as no rust View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, MetalCoat Metal Primer

Question 49

Do you have metal door paint that is already primed View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, MetalCoat Metal Primer

Question 50

Can this be used on floors? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | Bioshield, Clay Paint - Venetian Collection

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