Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

Can you apply Caliwel to the rubble walls of a small crawl space? (or other recommendations for Radon, moisture, mold) View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, DynoSeal, 1-Gallon

Question 2

Is ECOS Interior Wall and Ceiling Paint suitable for painting trim? View answer

Asked 9 ´months ago | ECOS Interior Wall and Ceiling Paint

Question 3

What is the permeability rating on this paint? I'm looking for a highly permeable paint so the wall can breathe. View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago

Question 4

Colors View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | Silacote Paint

Question 5

What is the weight of the 1-quart size? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Transitional Primer (Int/Ext)

Question 6

What is the drying time? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Transitional Primer (Int/Ext)

Question 7

Is this primer freeze/thaw safe? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Transitional Primer (Int/Ext)

Question 8

What does the primer look like when dry? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Transitional Primer (Int/Ext)

Question 9

What is the appearance of the paint when dry? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 10

How does AFM Safecoat compare to other paints? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 11

What is AFM Safecoat used for? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 12

Is AFM Safecoat worth the money? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 13

How durable is AFM SafeCoat Zero VOC Paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 14

Is there any information about using this product on a cinderblock saltwater seawall that has efflorescence issues? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Silacote Paint

Question 15

What is the perm rating for this paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Concrete Floor Paint

Question 16

how do I to calculate how much paint to buy? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

Hi, is your clay venetian paint the same as lime paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 18

Hi, so this mold inhibitor is like to put on my osb and studs prior to installing fiberglass insulation and 6mil vapor barrier . I'm on Mn. Now I want it to be breathable and not trap moisture. Do I have to use the afm transitional primer ? It's non breathable.. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Paints & Primers

Question 19

Is this primer breathable for use on brick that must breathe? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

can you use caliwel home and office over Zinsser Bulls Eye Zero primer ?? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 21

Can this be used under other brands of paint? I already purchased zero voc latex paint from our local hardware store, but they don't carry a zero Voc primer so I am looking to order something I can use under the paint I already purchased. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 22

How do you know what the color numbers stand for? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

can you put this on over Safecoat Hardseal? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 24

Is this primer appropriate to use on wood that will be outdoors in freezing winters and humid summers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Can you use this on metal with an epoxy finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Can this be used on plastic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Hello, could your transitional primer and no VOC paint be used over rustoleum on a washer lid? Are they waterproof? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Does the paint contain kaolin? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

Is this safe to paint metal dog crates? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Can this be used on a garage concrete floor?? How long will it last? Thanks. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

Hi. Can this be used in a kitchen and bathroom concrete floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

Can i paint over this (2 coats, fully dried) with a typical latex paint or with spray paint? I want to use an indoor latex paint I already have, or possibly spray paint, to add some stencil details to my basement floor. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can you send me a sheet with the different types of green paint? You sent me one before for grays/blues I do not want to purchase a swatch book. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 34

Can use this on painted surfaces or do I need to use a primer first? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 35

I have some old metal encasement windows that I have sanded most of the rust and old paint. I would like to fix the remaining rust and paint to give an old world look without the windows rusting anymore. Is there a product that I could use to coat the metal with? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 36

Can I use this to prime HardieBacker? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 37

Hi, I have a new home build for my daughter and I. We are both chemically sensitive. We bought ECOS primer for going over the sheetrock, wondering how many coats are suggested if the ECOS and also is AFM safe coat flat a good option for over thsf? And how many coats ?! Thanks View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 38

will this work for priming Ikea furniture like the Pax wardrobe system? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

I'm looking to use this to paint an intricate mailbox with multiple colors. In the interest of making it cost effective and to not be wasteful, is it possible to buy a gallon of the white non-tinted exterior paint and then just use a set of universal color tints to tint the ECOS paint myself? If so, is there a specific brand you'd recommend? Thanks. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 40

Will this adhere to semi-gloss paint? The previous owners of our home used semi-gloss on the ceiling in some areas. I hate it and I am wanting to switch to eggshell of matte. I am hoping to find a non-toxic solution that does not require us having sand and retexture the ceilings. Would this work or do you have another product you would recommend? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Hello, can I use this clay paint on wood paneling walls? Also, do I need to primer the walls first or am I able to just apply 2 coats? Thank you! :) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

Would this be the best primer for a closet with particle board walls? The closet is in my one-year-old's room so I want to reduce formaldehyde exposure as much as possible. And then, what kind of paint would you recommend over it or would peel-and-stick wallpaper (the kind that isn't supposed to leave residue) work? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 43

Are any of the AFM products vegan (contain no animal by-products and not tested on animals)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 44

can i use this for ceilings? or you recommend another zero voc paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

Many of the color names for Safecote and Ecos paints seem to be the same - can I order one swatch book for both types of paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Can you ship clay paint in below freezing weather? Would freezing change the quality of the paint after it's defrosted? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 47

My air handler closet has OSB to ceiling and wall. Air samples came back high for cladosporium and aspergillus. Can I paint this directly to the OSB or do I need to apply AFM Safe seal and/or AFM SafeCoat Transitional Primer before Caliwell? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Paints & Primers

Question 48

Can i paint wood cabinets? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

I have removed wallpaper, filled cracks with plaster and sanded those down to create a smooth surface. There are however still some minor imperfections in the wall. Can I use this primer to form a thick smooth coating so my paint layer goes on nicely? Also I am painting a baby room, so will this have no off gassing? And if this is the right primer, what paint can you recommend that will give no voc and no off gassing? Thank you View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 50

If a wall painted with this paint is later painted with latex paint, will the latex adhere to it? Does this paint have a noticeable texture (as images suggest), and would there be a noticeable texture to subsequently applied paint? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

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