Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

can i use this for ceilings? or you recommend another zero voc paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Are any of the AFM products vegan (contain no animal by-products and not tested on animals)? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

Would this be the best primer for a closet with particle board walls? The closet is in my one-year-old's room so I want to reduce formaldehyde exposure as much as possible. And then, what kind of paint would you recommend over it or would peel-and-stick wallpaper (the kind that isn't supposed to leave residue) work? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 4

Hello, can I use this clay paint on wood paneling walls? Also, do I need to primer the walls first or am I able to just apply 2 coats? Thank you! :) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Will this adhere to semi-gloss paint? The previous owners of our home used semi-gloss on the ceiling in some areas. I hate it and I am wanting to switch to eggshell of matte. I am hoping to find a non-toxic solution that does not require us having sand and retexture the ceilings. Would this work or do you have another product you would recommend? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

I'm looking to use this to paint an intricate mailbox with multiple colors. In the interest of making it cost effective and to not be wasteful, is it possible to buy a gallon of the white non-tinted exterior paint and then just use a set of universal color tints to tint the ECOS paint myself? If so, is there a specific brand you'd recommend? Thanks. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

will this work for priming Ikea furniture like the Pax wardrobe system? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Hi, I have a new home build for my daughter and I. We are both chemically sensitive. We bought ECOS primer for going over the sheetrock, wondering how many coats are suggested if the ECOS and also is AFM safe coat flat a good option for over thsf? And how many coats ?! Thanks View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 9

Can I use this to prime HardieBacker? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 10

I have some old metal encasement windows that I have sanded most of the rust and old paint. I would like to fix the remaining rust and paint to give an old world look without the windows rusting anymore. Is there a product that I could use to coat the metal with? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 11

Can you send me a sheet with the different types of green paint? You sent me one before for grays/blues I do not want to purchase a swatch book. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 12

Hi. Can this be used in a kitchen and bathroom concrete floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Is this safe to paint metal dog crates? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Can you use this on metal with an epoxy finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

Is this primer appropriate to use on wood that will be outdoors in freezing winters and humid summers? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

How do you know what the color numbers stand for? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 17

Can this be used under other brands of paint? I already purchased zero voc latex paint from our local hardware store, but they don't carry a zero Voc primer so I am looking to order something I can use under the paint I already purchased. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 18

can you use caliwel home and office over Zinsser Bulls Eye Zero primer ?? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 19

Is this primer breathable for use on brick that must breathe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Hi, so this mold inhibitor is like to put on my osb and studs prior to installing fiberglass insulation and 6mil vapor barrier . I'm on Mn. Now I want it to be breathable and not trap moisture. Do I have to use the afm transitional primer ? It's non breathable.. View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 21

Hi, is your clay venetian paint the same as lime paint? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

how do I to calculate how much paint to buy? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 23

Could I use this is a van conversion? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

how long to wait on new poured concrete floor before painting? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Hello,What is the most popular color used or ordered for baseboards and the finish? Thank you for your response. Evelyn A. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

i see that the paint only comes in bright white, but i'm still unclear: can i add a tint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

Need to paint my photographic printing room 18% neutral gray. Which wall paint color do I use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Is this paint safe for crib? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

will it adhere at 35 degrees? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Is this used to seal the back of mirrors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

While most of the mold has been removed, how dry does the wood have to be before using your paint? Is there a moisture reading to shoot for? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Can this paint be used for a front outside door made of fiberglass? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Will the Transitional Primer seal a stained wood cabinet that doesn't have any other varnish or paint on it, just a dark (probably oil-based) stain? I will be painting it white. Also, will this be a good primer for "wood" panelling in our old mobile home? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Can I use EcoLacq over the SafeCoat metal primer? Can I the EcoLacq in quarts? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Does the concrete paint have a granular texture. I read that paint on concrete can be slippery unless a sandy component is present.? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 42

Can this be used on new paint grade stair risers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Does it work on concrete garage walls? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

I want semi gloss black which color should I get ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Hello, I noticed in the description of this primer that it states it can be applied to "new concrete". My home is an older home (built 1954), curious if it can be applied to "older" concrete....? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

Is AFM SAFECOAT the correct product for protecting "raw" steel table legs from rust? Table will be for indoor use only. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

What is the difference between this and acrylacq? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

I'm curious about the recommended two coats. I intend to use the primer on all my surfaces mostly drywall that's been painted or ceilings which have been done with drywall and a skim coat. I have done some filling of holes and sanding as prep. Finally my question: if all my surfaces are primed with ECOS, do you still recommend two coats of paint, or will one coat on a primed surface suffice? Thanks, Danny F View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

I just hired a contractor to remove popcorn ceiling, resurface and repaint the ceiling. He used a Sherman Williams paint that smells so toxic, it's causing me to have eye, nose, throat and respiratory irritation. Can I use AFM safecoat sealing primer to paint over the existing paint the contractor used to get rid of the odor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Are there antimicrobials in safe coat paints? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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