Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

I added several green treated decking boards this summer. how long should I wait to apply the Deck Revive product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 2

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 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Does it have latex in it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

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 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this handle rain and humidity ? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 7

I am looking for a non-toxic paint to cover exterior concrete parging around the house foundation. It already has old paint on it but some is peeling and I need to re-paint it. Is this the right product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

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 2 ´years ago

Question 9

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

How long does it take for the AFM Transitional Primer and Zero VOC paint to offgas? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

Can you match to a Clark + Kensington color, like those sold at ACE Hardware? And does matching cost extra? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 12

Will this product eat rust or put holes in a rusty gutter? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

Hello, I would like to use a textured paint on my washroom ceiling but cannot find anything non-toxic. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Hi, what are the whitest colors of this paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 15

Is Caliwel available in spray paint ? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 16

Can this be used on an outside parrot aviary to protect from rust? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Hello! I'm looking for a black tint color. Do you have pictures of your tint options online to look at? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Do you have any color samples besides white in a 4 oz. size? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Hi! can I use this to paint saltillo tile? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Could I use this is a van conversion? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

Do I have to mix it with paint? I am hoping to paint it over with Lime paint View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 22

I have a porch with about three coats I�d Deckote that needs top coating. �I understand that your product is same formulation. �Is this correct? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 23

Do you have a color similar to the Behr Frothy Surf? BL-W08. It is described as a shaded white with a blue-green undertone. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

What is the best paint to use on a fiberglass door? Looking to paint the inside and outside. And if I need to prime, what primer would you use? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 25

Would this work on bathroom tile? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Can any of your products be used to paint rubber? I'm looking to paint some rubber toddler toys but need something that adheres well. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Will AFM Safecoat concrete floor paint make it possible to wipe up spills and oil leaks before they permeate the cement? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

Is this acid free? I'm looking for an acid free paint to paint my shelves. I will be storing fabric on them. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

Hello, wondering if there�s a sealer that you can recommend to apply over the caliwel. We are considering using it in the bathroom of our log home to apply to all walks and ceiling. Would a polyurethane over the caliwel protect even more? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 30

Hello,I have troweled gypsum over cedar and primed with BIN shellac. Can I paint this over the BIN without a reaction? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

Which primer should I choose to paint interior raw wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Do you warranty your product? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

Can you use this on hard plastic? Like a faux artificial greenery panel that smells like it's off gassing. Can I paint this onto it at least on the flat backside to block emissions? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 34

Do I need to prime the subfloor before applying this? Can I use this under hardwood floors in the bathroom? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

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

Question 36

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 1 ´year ago

Question 37

How big is a sample? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

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 39

Does claypaint stick to canvas? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

Can you please recommend a floor covering for our basement floor. I am looking at stain or paint. It�s is new construction, so nothing has been done to it. We have radiant heating, pets and kids. So it has to be durable for high traffic? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

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 10 ´months 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

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 4 ´years ago

Question 45

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

How do we apply this product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 47

Does this primer contain ammonia? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 48

Can I use your clay paint on basement block walls of 1917 built home over existing paint or primer? What if there is condensation through wall? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 49

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 50

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

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