Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

What's the best sealant for untreated pine window frames? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

I want to use this on a 100+ year old desk that smells musty even though it's been cleaned. I've been looking for a mold sealant that is clear and matte, this looks like the best option. There is a light finish already on the desk, will this adhere to it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Can Caliwel be painted over Penetrating Concrete Sealer? We have some moisture in our basement well room. The walls are concrete block and we get efflorescence and mold on them. I'd like to keep the mold at bay in there, would the concrete sealer be enough or would we also need Caliwel to prevent mold growth from humidity? (We live in Minnesota, quite humid in the summers and very dry in the winter.) We aren't planning to do anything extraordinary to manage the air moisture in there, there is a door that connects to our finished family room that allows some air to move through the well room . Perhaps the penetrating concrete sealer would be enough? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

Does this paint have the chemical IPBC (Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate) in it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

I am thinking of using this in a "root cellar" room of my basement that is directly below my front door patio, so it gets cold in the winter. Can I add Radiosity to this product without impacting the performance? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

Will it allow brick to breathe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

Hi, I am trying to repaint a metal bird bath. Any suggestions? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Can you use this on radiant heated floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

Can safe coat metal primer be applied with an HVLP system? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Does it need to be thinned to spray it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Are there interactions between Caliwel and other substances or conditions that prevent it from curing or that cause it to break down? We used it on a basement floor and are experiencing burning/allergic symptoms, a strong smell from the product etc. We are wondering what product could be used to paint over and neutralize or seal it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

How much zeolite is in each gallon? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 14

Hi, I am looking for the lowest smelling and off-gassing interior paint for refinishing our house, one that smells the least toxic. We currently have Behr low VOC and it still stinks so much. What brand would you recommend? I would like to have colors, not only white. Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

I want to paint an old fireplace hearth. Is this product opaque enough to fully block old deep set stains or do I need to first use a primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Do you know what the perm rating is on this (or if you have any primers that have <1 perm)? I'm hoping to find something I could use as a vapor barrier instead of polyethylene. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

I want to restore some old, neglected garden stick tools (shovels, rakes etc.) I plan to thoroughly de-rust the metal with an electrolysis tank and a Scotch-Brite scrub. I would then like to recoat with rust-inhibiting, abrasion resistant products that won't contaminate my soil when they inevitably do wear off. Does this product fit my needs? What about a top coat recommendation? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this paint be used on exterior brick and siding? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 19

Can I use this on wooden stairs? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

I am building a rabbit enclosure. Is this product safe for rabbits that will come into contact with it and may in fact nibble on the wood it is painted on? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

Does this universal primer have high adhesion? I'm looking for something to prime our circa 1954 varnished plywood cabinets for painting. The cabinets currently have a semi-gloss finish that are very hard and ambered. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I would like to use this to paint my old wooden bedroom furniture that has a finish on it. it's important that there are no paint smells coming off of it, as the headboard and night table are close to my head when sleeping. I don't want to sand it down. Can I just use the regular safecoat paint without sanding and using the primer? Does the primer have more of a smell than the regular paint? Primers usually have stronger smells. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

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 5 ´years ago

Question 24

Does it have latex in it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Can this handle rain and humidity ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

Is there a guarantee/warranty on how long your exterior paint will last ... and how long does it usually last? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

If my landlords use a commercial exterior paint for the bottom coat and I use your exterior zero voc paint as the top coat, will the Ecos paint block the emitting vocs of the commercial paint underneath? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

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 3 ´years ago

Question 31

Is there any latex in this? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

I'm looking for a very very very dark brown. Would I find the best match in ayurveda or regular swatch book? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this paint be applied on an already painted (and mildewy) ROUGH concrete surface. These are interior kitchen cabinet areas in a Mexican house. I understand that primer will be needed but I still need assurance it will not crack or have issues on a rough concrete surface? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 34

can it be used on tile floor? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 35

It this durable enough for high traffic areas like a conventional store? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Does unfinished/unpainted raw concrete need a primer and if yes what would you recommend with this paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

What is the flame spread and smoke developed index for this paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Does ECOS paint seal in off-gassing like AFM Safecoat paints do? And would it require a primer over previously painted walls that are white? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

Can it be used on vinyl siding? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

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 42

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 43

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 44

Is this tested for flame spread? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 45

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 4 ´years ago

Question 46

What non toxic and zero VOCS primer do I use before applying Caliwel Industrial to inside of new home build before drywall~ on studs and osb wood ?. I have CIRS and Lyme disease. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

I am trying to restore an old stove. Can I use this to paint the stove when I'm done cleaning it? Can you recommend a non toxic spray paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

i only need enough to cover the exterior of my fireplace insert, I hate to waste paint and a quest would be way too much. What size container is the sample size? How many feet can it paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 49

I want to seal only the underside of a galvanized steel stock tank with Dynoseal. it's specs state good adhesion to metal but not specifically galvanized metals. Would it be best to apply this metal primer first then apply the Dynoseal? Are these two products chemically compatible? Is this two step process even necessary? I'm unsure if the Dynoseal will adhere well to the galv steel on it's own. Thank you! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

Hello, I purchased some steel metal hooks and to paint these so the steel doesn't come off on my towels. Would this work? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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