Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

I tried cleaning the mastic off of my concrete floor with 2 coats of Blue Bear but can't get it off. Would this be suitable as a primer to help paint adhere/last? Also, my paint is Safecoat brand. Are they compatible? And would I have to mix this primer with my Safecoat (so essentially would I need to buy more paint for the priming coat)? Thanks. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

I used safe coat to paint my concrete floors. I applied two coats over a month ago yet I find the surface still feels slightly tacky in spots and that it's attracting footprints and picking up dirt from the bottom of my feet. Do you have any suggestions for sealants or ways to treat this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Can I use your clay based paint for my roof? Or is it only good for interior painting beer painting? really want to lighten my roof to reduce heat impact on the earth. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

Can this product be used to dry lock basement walls as well? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

What can I use as a primer on greenboard? It seems that both your drywall primers don't work on greenboard. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 6

What's the shelf life of this primer if I don't use it all at once? Will it stay "good" for at least a year? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 7

I'm putting up new drywall and want to know which afm products are best suited to seal off toxic off gassing. From what I read, is it afm transitional primer and afm safecoat ? Or do I use afm new wallboard prime coat in replacement of the transitional primer? Will it have the same encapsulation properties? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

I am searching for products that can recoat an existing indoor concrete floor (20 yrs old) that has already been coated in different areas with and Epoxy coating, Ardex coating, and concrete sealer. We want to unify the floor with one product that can coat them all. I can't tell if this product will be able to do that. Technical information leads to a parent company that does not offer product technical support from what I can tell. Do you know if this product can do that? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

Can this be used over shellac primer? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

Will this block/seal drywall and Drywall mud odor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

When using Caliwel on framing wood, does it allow the wood to breath? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 12

What is the sheen of the Industrial Caliwel, something other than flat? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 13

Can I apply to an attic that has temperatures ranging from 0 to 140 degrees? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 14

Can I mix a gallon of the white Home and Office into one of the pastel colors to lighten the color? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 15

What paint is best for a concrete floor that is already painted? We just moved and our new house has part of the basement that is unfinished, but the concrete has already been painted over with a grey glossy paint. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

Can this be used on bathroom tile floors? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

Can I apply wallpaper on top of this product? Hoping to wallpaper a bathroom wall and want to take extra measure for fighting off mold. If so, how long do I need to wait between applying this and then applying the wallpaper over it? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Does this bond to plastic? I want to use it to paint a plastic escutcheon, then put lime plaster over the primer. I'm certain the primer works for the lime plaster to bond to it, but how about the primer-plastic bond? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago

Question 19

Can you use this as a wallpaper primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

Would Caliwell be an appropriate material on new construction of cedar foundation base boards of a greenhouse ? The Cedar will be attached to a concrete slab. Or would you recommend another product from your catalog . Such as vermont Natural coating penetrating waterproofer? Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

What would the closest color choices to pure white? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 22

Is New Wallboard Primecoat suitable as a base layer for primer? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 23

Can this be used to prime raw wood that will be painted and become toys? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 24

Small deck. One kit plenty for two applications. So could we use half this year and save the other half until needed again (maybe 3 years?) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

I'm looking to stencil something in another color after painting the floor with this product, so don't need much of color #2- what size is a sample? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

Does each color have a name printed on the swatch or a number? I am looking at purchasing for a craft project. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Can you paint over it with oil paints for artwork? I want to use your paint in a mixed media piece. Do I have to seal it first? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

Does the swatch book include the Light Reflective Value (LVR) for each paint color provided? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

Do you have a clear metal primer? Is there such a thing? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

can I use this on a faux tin tile ceiling? It is some kind of plastic, white with a fairly matte surface. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

Will this work on galvanized steel pole, assuming it is sanded or scuffed up with vinegar? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

I am having trouble finding black shades in the online swatch section. Does this Color fan book have black options? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can I use this primer on walls that are already painted? I have a small room that is half new drywall and half painted, and would prefer not to buy two different primers if possible, as I will end up with leftover. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

I would typically apply an oil paint to trim and doors because it is durable and washable. Does this paint compare to an oil in durability and washability? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Does this paint have a flat finish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

Can this primer be used over previously painted walls? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

So is this considered breathable? As a new slab takes 2 years to fully dry� will this trap moisture or let it come through? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

Can this paint be used to paint a crib? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

I am interested in knowing what precautions I should take when using Ecos Gloss Paint around birds? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

I see that application with a brush or roller is recommended; any experience applying this with a paint sprayer? Is the paint similar enough in it's viscosity to other paints (latex or oil) to use a paint sprayer? Thank you. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 41

How do I see the colors before I choose? It says the names but doesn't show the color... View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Can you please tell me which non toxic, zero voc paint I can purchase to paint radiators and heat vents in a tan flat color? Thank you. Linda View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 43

If I want to use this on interior plywood of a shed can I still seal the plywood first to stop off gassing and what product would work to do that and still be able to use this on top of it? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

Would this be appropriate inside a three season sun porch? The porch is exposed to a lot of sunlight and also temperature/humidity fluctuations, but otherwise not "exterior" in the sense that it does not get exposed to rain etc inside the sunporch. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 45

Do you sell white interior semi gloss paint? I do not see it in your color choice. View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 46

What the name of black? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

What color is the primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

Will this work on floor tiles? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 49

Do I need a primer if painting over older latex interior paint? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

Is there an image on the site that shows how abrasive the on slip paint is? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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