Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

If I'm applying this outdoors, what amount of time should pass before any rain can fall onto the surface? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

We want to weatherproof and beautify two outdoor wooden decks. What is/are the best products to use? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

I see that we can order other tints of paint from other companies with just putting in the name and number, but cannot find where to do this. Would you please help make this more clear? Thank you! How do I order my paint color that is from Dutch Boy? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

How many oz. are in sample size of afm primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

I have a mold problem in my basement, from condensation, and would like to take out the laminate floor down to the concrete. Can I paint the floor with this product and then use it as is as a workout/ play area without covering the floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

Julia M asked about using this product in an old cinder block basement and the answer is: yes. Is the answer still 'yes' if the cinder block has already been painted previously? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Could I use this to paint over wallpaper? I have read that I need to use an oil based primer but the VOCs are shockingly high on oil oil based primers. Removing the wall paper isn't an option right now. Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

what primer do i need for Ecolacq on unpainted oak Kitchen cabinets ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Hi! I'm getting ready to paint new unfinished maple kitchen cabinets. Should I use a primer? I'm planning on using AFM paint in semi-gloss but am unsure if I should use something like AcryLacq on top? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

I'm a guitar builder and looking for an alternative to nitrocellulose lacquer. I've contacted afm haven't got great answers but hopefully you can help. What do you recommend as a vinyl sealer? Is a primer necessary? Can I tint my own colors? How many coats of clear a recommended before level sanding? How long to cure before level sanding? On a side note, is there a $ amount for free shipping? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

How big is the sample size ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 12

We would like to use this Indoor floor paint on old linoleum kitchen floors. Will it work?Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint----- does this paint block formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 14

Can this be used on tile floor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 15

Will this seal in any VOCs like formaldehyde that occur naturally in pine/spruce wood? If so, can I use any paint as a topcoat (such as AFM SafeCoat)? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

primer for stone fireplace? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Can in use this to seal a steel table top- I'm trying to seal it so that we can eat on it and be safe at the same time. Any recommendations? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

I am using Densarmour plus drywall. It calls for a high solid primer because the fiberglass has a rougher texture and needs smoothing out. It calls for a 3/8 nap for roller application. will the new drywall primecoat that you sell be thick enough (High solid rating)? Thanks, Dan Barry View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Roughly how long does it take for the paint to become saturated & need to be recoated, & how do you know when to repaint? The air purifying brochure talks about this but doesn't give any sense of how often this might be or how you would know. Thank you! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

How does this compare with the Kilz primer for mold that my contractor wants to use in terms of health/environmental impacts? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

I am looking for an eco friendly paint that I can use in my rented room. Can you repaint over clay paint with latex? I am worried about making the room hard to repaint for the landlord/next tenant. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

Does it kill mold? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

I am looking to paint some concrete blocks to use as planters for edible plants that I will be planting outside. What paint is recommended for that as the concern is we do not want to use something that would leach into the plants we eat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

I want to paint (previously painted and peeling} aluminum pool coping, The coping is around the top edge of the pool. Do you have any products that would make the paint adhere better? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Can I use this paint on an internal concrete floor for a home? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Are you able to keep brochures from the sample box? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

Will the Caliwel Home and office product work on exposed interior brick that has never been painted? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Hello, I've sealed some wood with the herbal oil. Am I able to use this paint on top of that oil? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Are your Bioshield Clay Paints available in white? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Can I use this paint to paint over exposed ductwork (would be an addition to the end of my duct work so not near the furnace) If not, what paint do you carry that can be used for metal ductwork? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Is this latex or acrylic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this be used over wallpaper glue residue? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 33

Does this work over sanded wallpaper glue residue? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 34

I ran out of AFM transitional primer after using three gallons for three rooms, and my painters were not really able to get a good cover on the master bedroom with new drywall. I am not happy with the thin layer of primer that is on the walls. My question is can I use the gallon of ECOS drywall primer over top of AFM transitional primer to get a more even coverage than I have? I like how our other rooms look with a very good coat of AMF and always believed it is important to have good solid coat of primer for a nicer paint finish. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 35

Can I paint transitional primer over leftover wallpaper glue that has been sanded? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 36

Hi, I am looking to refresh the look of my counter-top dish draining rack. It is strong going but got rusty through the years. What paint/finish would you recommend to use? I am looking for a non-toxic option as people are going to use the draining dishes for food. Thx View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Are any of your primers 100% acrylic? If not, can you suggest one for caliwell paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

We want to remove our carpet and have a slab underneath. Can we apply this directly or do we need anything else? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Can this metal primer be used as a base for alcohol ink!? I am looking for a white in color, metal non-toxic primer to use as a base and then paint with alcohol ink over top :) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

I have a wooden exterior door that was painted by someone else 30 years ago. No idea what kind of paint they used. Do I have to strip the door and prime before applying this paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

I bought a condo with oil based paint and primer and the smell is horrible, even after 2 months. I want to encapsulate the smell; walls, ceilings, cabinets with this. However, this is a coastal property very close to the beach. Is water based paint going to be okay? Would latex be better? Can latex be used over this primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Is this tested for flame spread? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

once applied to the floor and is finished curing can it be damaged as a result of freezing floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

Does this primer & paint cover wood knots ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

Is the AFM Safecoat semi gloss interior paint scrubbable? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Would you be willing to share the ingredients list for the color you would consider to be the most reliably safe and nontoxic? I would like to do my own research before purchasing. Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

I recently had mold remediation and everything was fiber locked by the company. It was recommended that we apply it thicker. Can caliwal be painted over fiberlock? It would be wood and cinder block where I would be using it. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

We just did the deck with the Vermont coating with juniper and ordered a gray tint to help the older paint that held on blend with the wood that is bare. Now we'd like to paint it with AFM SafeCoat, All Purpose Exterior Satin, Custom Color Paint, is this advisable? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Can ECOS exterior paints and primers be applied with professional spray equipment? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 50

Can it be used on vinyl siding? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

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