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 4 ´years ago

Question 2

Are there antimicrobials in safe coat paints? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

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 5 ´years ago

Question 4

I put a coating of deck revive on my deck a few years ago, but there are places where it has peeled a little. I also have some boards that needed to be replaced so I need to put on a fresh coat on those boards. Do I need to apply the Permabond over those areas of the Deck revive that need a little touch up? Or just apply the new deck revive over the existing coat? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

We built a new granny unit and want to paint the concrete floors. Masterlife 300-C was used in the admixture. It forms a crystalline structure within the concrete preventing water penetration. Would your Safecoat Concrete Floor Paint adhere to this surface and if not could you suggest or recommend some other treatment? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 6

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 7

Can I use Permabond with a topcoat of something other than Deck Revive? To be honest, the reviews for Deck Revive are not very good so I wanted to use something else. Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

My deck will be two colors. Is a quart of gloss paint a REQUIREMENT? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 9

What is the difference between this and acrylacq? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Is caliwel compatible with closed cell foam insulation? We plan to apply caliwell to rafters of a cathedral ceiling and then apply closed cell foam insulation on top of it. Want to make sure Caliwel does not cause issue with closed cell foam adhesion or some sort of chemical reaction. Testing a small area is not an option as the installer will be doing the foam in one large application. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 11

what is the expiration date / shelf life? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 12

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

Can i use bioshield paint on plywood? do i have to do anything prior to painting? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 14

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 11 ´months ago

Question 15

We have minor damage to a small portion of drywall (some paper is missing). What Green Building supplies can I use for the repair? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Does it work on concrete garage walls? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

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 3 ´months ago

Question 20

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

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 3 ´years ago

Question 22

I purchased this product years ago from Gemini Coatings which apparently acquired Gulf. Is this the same product? (if I recall correctly the bucket and label look the same). View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 24

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 25

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Does this primer block tannins and is it �safe for painting a baby crib? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 27

Does this self-level better than ECOS paint? I painted doors with ECOS eggshell paint and could still see brushstrokes whether or not I diluted it. Also, is AFM eggshell more or less shiny than ECOS eggshell? If more, it'll be too shiny... would it be a bad idea to use pearl for bathroom walls? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 28

will it adhere at 35 degrees? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Is this paint safe for crib? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

Can this product be sprayed on? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Need to paint my photographic printing room 18% neutral gray. Which wall paint color do I use? 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 3 ´years ago

Question 33

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 3 ´years ago

Question 34

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Is this suitable for painting indoor floors, just the whole house ( which is on a concrete slab ). I am severely asthmatic and am looking for better flooring ? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

I bought this paint to be used with the Deck Revive and Concrete Revive products. But I'm noticing on their website that it says to use with a "Gloss Acrylic Latex paint" whereas this paint says semi-gloss. Will this paint work with the Deck Revive and Concrete Revive products? Is it a Gloss Acrylic Latex paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

So if I used this on my kids bed frames, it would seal in the toxic chemicals they were made with? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

Can you paint this directly over a moldy surface or do you have to clean the mold first? If you do have to remove the mold first what product would you recommend (for bedroom and bathroom walls) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Is this product safe to apply to garage flooring by a pregnant woman? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

What is the process of re-treating the deck in approximately 4-6 years after applying Deck Revive the first time? Do you simply add another coat of Deck Revive or does the old need to be removed first? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Hi! Seems like a great product. Can this be placed on areas with small amounts of mold/mildew that appear embedded into the wood? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

Our interior walls were painted with oil based enamel paint about 24 years ago. Which primer and paint would you recommend for covering/painting these walls? Thank you View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 43

Can I use this over dynoseal ? I want the vapor barrier for radon. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

Can I paint over this paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

Can I use this primer over previously stained wood that I plan to paint over? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 46

If I paint my front door with this paint will the paint stick? My husband says I have to paint the door with an oil based paint so it won't stick View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

I'm looking for a non toxic primer for the inside of a metal garden bed. Is this product a suitable option? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

Can this be used to paint electric baseboard heater covers? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 49

Could this paint be used to paint paneling that has a light coating? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

I want to paint my garage floor. What do I use to clean the floor 1st before painting? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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