Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

What primer should I use underneath the Caliwel Home and Office paint? Their website says it needs a 100% acrylic primer. Are the safecoat transitional primer or ecos universal primer 100% acrylic? Thank you for your help! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

How much space does a sample cover? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Does this product need a primer to go over concrete and plaster before application? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

is this an oil based primer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 5

Can this be used to paint an outdoor fence? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

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 7

Will the paint stick to a metal fence? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

How do we test colors if we can't order tinted samples of AFM Safecoat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

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 10

Do you apply it with a putty knife, or how would you apply this clay? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

Can I use your clay paint on basement block walls of 1917 built home over existing paint or primer? What if there is condensation through wall? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

I am looking for a non-toxic wood primer. I plan on topcoating with ecos air purifying paint but I'm not sure that the Eco wood primer is the least toxic primer. I have very severe MCS. Which wood primer would you recommend for lowest toxicity? Thank you View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Does this primer contain ammonia? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 14

I have a fireplace that is decorated with coarse stone surface. It costs a lot to remove the stones. Can I simply layer this clay paint over it to cover it up? Because the surface is not flat, the clay paint will be as thick as a quarter of an inch in some spots. Will it work? Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

Has the ecos air purifying paint been reviewed by EWG? And if not can we look forward to a study done by them soon? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

Can I paint the bathroom walls with this and then apply a tile backsplash on top? Or will the tile materials react with the paint? Hoping this could prevent mold growth behind the tile in our bathroom. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this primer be sprayed? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 19

Can your transitional safe coat primer be used over polyurethane would without having to sand the wood? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 20

Can you please recommend a floor covering for our basement floor. I am looking at stain or paint. It's is new construction, so nothing has been done to it. We have radiant heating, pets and kids. So it has to be durable for high traffic? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 21

hello would this paint be safe for changing the color of a bird cage? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Do you have a quart available for pickup? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 23

Can this product be used over painted concrete basement floor with no efflorescence? Floor has detectable moisture (since it is a basement), but nothing visible. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

How big is a sample? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Hi! I need the purest white with the least toxins. Which one do you recommend?. Thank you. View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago

Question 26

Does this work over sanded wallpaper glue residue? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

We have a concrete floor that needs to be painted. We have multiple cats that play on that floor. Is it safe for cats and kittens? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 28

I have a painted concrete basement floor and white powder coming through will this product cover it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Non toxic paint for bird cages? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 31

Hi! can I use this to paint saltillo tile? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Just to be sure, I can use this to paint over painted or stained cabinets without needing to sand them? Thank you! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

Can you use this on hard plastic? Like a faux artificial greenery panel that smells like it's off gassing. Can I paint this onto it at least on the flat backside to block emissions? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 34

Which primer should I choose to paint interior raw wood? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Is the pearl paint have a shimmery shiny effect? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Do I have to mix it with paint? I am hoping to paint it over with Lime paint View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

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 39

Can this be used for a candle holder? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Hello, wondering if there's a sealer that you can recommend to apply over the caliwel. We are considering using it in the bathroom of our log home to apply to all walks and ceiling. Would a polyurethane over the caliwel protect even more? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

How do you claim "no animal testing ever" in your brochure while your SDS states your LD50 Dermal and Oral were tested on rabbits and rats respectively? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

Is there a way to see the color choices? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

I'm wonder how to properly choose my paint color beings You're an online company? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Will this work on previously sealed bricks? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Is this good for wall covering? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 46

Can this be used to seal ductwork? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

I have a rammed Earth house. I want to paint it as it's never been painted. it's dark and I want to lighten it up. Will this paint work? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 48

What do you recommend to apply this paint? Brush or sprayer? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 49

Could I use this as a primer on oil based painted wall, before limewash paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Hi - I need to paint over wallpaper (I know, not ideal). Do you have any zero voc primers/paint that are oil-based? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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