Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

This paint is labelled for exterior use, but is there any reason it couldn't be used for an indoor basement floor that is concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Does it work on wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Is this appropriate for a concrete garage floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

I am looking for the best options for a finish on a painted pine wood floor. There will be a few layers of paint on the floor (likely a no VOC water based paint, followed by a milk paint or some such) and I need something that will create a durable surface that shoes and high heels won't mar. Suggestions? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 5

I have an old concrete floor entrance to my home. It has been painted before but is worn off. What do I need to do to prep and paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

I have a fir wood floor that was painted with an oil based paint. Do you have a product to paint directly over this floor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Can I add sand to the paint to make the surface less slippery? And can I use this over a painted wood floor on a covered wooden porch? (If no, what would you recommend instead?) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Can I use this on outdoor wood furniture? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

Hello My daughter is in a Girl Scout troop and they're creating friendship benches to donate. Would the paint have a long life span? These will be installed in a park for the youth. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 15

What are the ppb lead and Cadmium levels? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 18

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

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 20

What happens to drywall primer if applied over dusty drywall? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 21

can this be used on particle board underlayment? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

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 23

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

Can you paint right on top of acrylic with this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

hello, I am painting over wood floors in hallway that have that brown gloss paint on them. is this product okay for this and if so, do I need a primer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

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 27

Does the paint chip easily? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 28

Can this be used over ceramic tile flooring? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Can l use this paint on an old rubber tile floor in my basement? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 30

Can ECOS paint be used on cement or ceramic floor tiles? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 31

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 32

do you need a primer ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Is there an Ecos Primer to go over Oil Based paint? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 34

I am using the Murco M100 drywall joint compound to do a skim coat over existing paint. I am planning on doing a coat of primer on the existing paint before adding the joint compound skim coat, and then another coat of primer over the joint compound before adding paint. Which type of primer would be best to use under the joint compound, and which would be best to go over the joint compound? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 35

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 5 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

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 6 ´years ago

Question 38

Is this sandable? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

is this an oil based primer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Will the paint stick to a metal fence? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

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 7 ´years ago

Question 44

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 6 ´years ago

Question 45

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 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Will this cover water spots? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

can i put safecoat primer over the ecos primer to stop the off gassing from the old red paint in my bathroom? how long should i wait before applying? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

How much silica primer do I need to mix with silica paint for 2000 sq foot? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Best Primer to use over exterior rusted metal/iron? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

will it work to just prime the exterior of the house if i want it to maintain more of a neutral concrete look but i also want to protect from the environment? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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