Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

I'm painting the interior of my camper van and some small areas are wood; can the Safecoat Metalcoat Primer be used on the wood also? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

How's the longevity of bioshield paint? Will it flake or dust off in time? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

Is this paint (Bioshield Clay Paint) suitable over interior stone foundations with lime mortar? Does it maintain the breathability of the lime mortar? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Is this paint suitable to apply to unfinished maple ladder back dining chairs? (Bioshield clay paint Venetian collection) View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Will this encapsulate lead paint on a concrete floor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

We have a milk can we had sandblasted and want to paint the inside so we can use for drinking out of is your paint safe for that? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

This product appears to be what I've been looking for to paint basement cinder block walls! Unfortunately, there is already a layer of failing paint on the walls that I have scraped/prepped. Do you have an alternative product you suggest for walls that include some bare block but some partially painted? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Does the freeze/thaw condition apply to the liquid or cured product? Also, would this be suitable to coat the inside of an outdoor raised concrete vegetable bed to create a barrier between the concrete and the soil? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

I have some light spalling on my patio. Will this product fill the voids? The spalling is very minor, due to salt usage during an ice storm. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Should I use this to prime/seal MDF and even the mdf fuzzy edges? What is a good alternative to Zinsser Bin? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago

Question 11

I need to restore my deck, but have never painted a deck. Given the application method, what do you do about the underside of the deck? Is it common to leave it untreated? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

We have put in for plywood flooring and stained with minwax stain. I'm looking for a durable varnish similar to oil based poly. We are looking for something super durable that dries hard to protect our flooring that does not require us to leave our house for days due to off gassing. Do you have any products you'd recommend? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

Is your clay paint suitable to go over lime based plaster that has been rubbed down with �Sopex,� a tinted wax finish for Marmarino Plaster? The original surface was done 14 years ago. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 14

I am trying to find paint that is non-toxic that I could use on a Mushroom Water Fountain in the baby pool at my pool club. Would this last on a pole that is constantly exposed to water? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

I have a child�s bedroom wall with significant crack. I was going to use AFM soft coat caulking to fill crack. Do I need primer after that (low voc) and if so, should it be anti mold primer, and which one? Which low or no voc paint should I use on top of primer? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 16

Is this an acrylic paint? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 17

What�s the best sealant for untreated pine window frames? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

I want to use this on a 100+ year old desk that smells musty even though it's been cleaned. I've been looking for a mold sealant that is clear and matte, this looks like the best option. There is a light finish already on the desk, will this adhere to it? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 19

Can Caliwel be painted over Penetrating Concrete Sealer? We have some moisture in our basement well room. The walls are concrete block and we get efflorescence and mold on them. I'd like to keep the mold at bay in there, would the concrete sealer be enough or would we also need Caliwel to prevent mold growth from humidity? (We live in Minnesota, quite humid in the summers and very dry in the winter.) We aren't planning to do anything extraordinary to manage the air moisture in there, there is a door that connects to our finished family room that allows some air to move through the well room . Perhaps the penetrating concrete sealer would be enough? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

Does this paint have the chemical IPBC (Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate) in it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Can this be used as a primer for automobiles? I'd like to paint a school bus exterior. it's been previously painted with traditional auto paint. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

I am thinking of using this in a "root cellar" room of my basement that is directly below my front door patio, so it gets cold in the winter. Can I add Radiosity to this product without impacting the performance? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Will it allow brick to breathe? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 24

do you have a primer or rust inhibitor for bare sandblasted cast iron radiators if not who does ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 25

Hi, I am trying to repaint a metal bird bath. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

can this be used as a sealant over mastic on a concrete basement floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 27

Can you use this on radiant heated floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

Does it need to be thinned to spray it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Can safe coat metal primer be applied with an HVLP system? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Are there interactions between Caliwel and other substances or conditions that prevent it from curing or that cause it to break down? We used it on a basement floor and are experiencing burning/allergic symptoms, a strong smell from the product etc. We are wondering what product could be used to paint over and neutralize or seal it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Can this paint be used on wall tiles? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

How much zeolite is in each gallon? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

Hi, I am looking for the lowest smelling and off-gassing interior paint for refinishing our house, one that smells the least toxic. We currently have Behr low VOC and it still stinks so much. What brand would you recommend? I would like to have colors, not only white. Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

What does tinted, untinted, smooth, and textured mean? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

I want to paint an old fireplace hearth. Is this product opaque enough to fully block old deep set stains or do I need to first use a primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Can I use this to seal a bird bath that's coated iron? some of that coated paint is coming off in the water View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 37

Do you know what the perm rating is on this (or if you have any primers that have <1 perm)? I'm hoping to find something I could use as a vapor barrier instead of polyethylene. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Can the ECOS Exterior Satin paint be used with this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Can deck revive be used on railings and spindles? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Can I use this primer as a substitute for paint? I would like to repaint my white ceilings. It doesn't seem economical to use primer and then use white paint. Which one do I need and which can I do without? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

If the black mold can NOT be removed & the wall/ wood floor is inundated with it. Will this product still kill the mold and stop it from reproducing? (we would clean best we can) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

I want to restore some old, neglected garden stick tools (shovels, rakes etc.) I plan to thoroughly de-rust the metal with an electrolysis tank and a Scotch-Brite scrub. I would then like to recoat with rust-inhibiting, abrasion resistant products that won't contaminate my soil when they inevitably do wear off. Does this product fit my needs? What about a top coat recommendation? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

Do you have a smooth product to use on railings and vert spindles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Can this paint be used on exterior brick and siding? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Can I use this on wooden stairs? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

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 6 ´years ago

Question 47

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 6 ´years ago

Question 48

Can you paint a bathtub? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

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 5 ´years ago

Question 50

I applied these products three years ago. Now there are a few boards I need to replace. What is the process to apply to the same surface again three years later? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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