Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

I got a shower with a consistent mold issue. Would the Caliwel fix everything? Will it work on the ceiling and the floor and the walls? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

What can I use to paint a wooden bed that has no coatings? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Is there a preference for the temperature during application? I live in a cool climate, however my contractors workshop is in the desert and temperatures are in the 110 plus degrees Fahrenheit at the time of application View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

I would like to paint the ceramic tile floor throughout my home. The tile is glazed but is more on the matte side (not shiny). I cannot sand it, Would painting it with this concrete floor paint and then sealing it with AFM SafeCoat, Polyureseal B allow for a good bond to the floor tile and withstand our family of six walking on it? We do not wear shoes in the house, Please advise. Thank you View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

How fast it dry ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

I applied two coats of AFM Concrete Floor paint almost three months ago and now there is an oily substance leaching out of the paint all over the floor. I wipe it up and comes right back. What's up with this? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 7

We are pulling up the carpet in our basement and the concrete floor was painted. Which color of this paint looks most like grey concrete? I'd like it to look like the original concrete floor. There are so many color choices! Thanks! View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 8

After painting patio with this paint can you seal it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Does this paint work on a radiant floor concrete slab or will it chip? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

Could this be used on a concrete floor in a warehouse for a dog daycare? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Hello! This looks like a great product for our garage floor. What would you recommend for the garage walls (and basement walls)? They have not been painted in decades, have been known to get damp (even wet after heavy rainfall). Would you recommend sanding first (with what product), then priming (with anything in particular), and then painting? We'd like a product that is eco-friendly/non-toxic/low-VOC but that will also hopefully protect against moisture/mildew etc. Thanks very much! View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 12

Can you paint over older paint I have a blue color and want to change to white? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Is this product waterproof? Can it be used on floors that are sometimes wet? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

We just hand our basement waterproofed but some small moisture cracks remain. Will it seal and cover them? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Wow, you sure have a lot of paints to choose from. I want to coat some interior brick masonry with a neutral Navajo-type white semi-gloss. Trying to select both a primer and finish coat product. One gallon each should do. it's a pretty small area, about 100 sf. Want to minimize outgassing, have chemical sensitivity. Recommendations? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 16

Are the color tints used also zero voc? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 17

Do you have to acid etch a primed concrete floor before using this paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

Our basement is approximately 900 square feet of concrete flooring. 200 square feet is old linoleum, 12x12 square tiles, flat color with no finish or wax. The tiles were applied with black adhesive probably in the 1950's. Can your product be applied to the linoleum and adhesive and cover the linoleum without having to remove these tiles? Will the the concrete and linoleum areas wear evenly? It is a low traffic basement. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

What preparation is need for a concrete living room slab floor that previously was carpeted? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 20

Which product is best as a coating for a new concrete garage floor to prevent oil dripping into concrete from cars? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Can this concrete paint be used over old wall paint that ended up in the perimeter area? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

I have a 1958 built house with a sunroom that has a concrete floor. It was painted with exterior green concrete paint that is easily rubbed off on your hand in the form of a dust. Can I paint over this with your paint or do I need to get rid of the old green paint first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 23

Can this be used on a new concrete slab (1 month old) that has a curing agent in it? If yes, will it allow the concrete to continue to dry while allowing water vapor to escape in order to prevent mold growth? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

Where can I find color examples? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

So, according to your installation guidelines, your surface prep instructs "If water drops fail to penetrate quickly, surface may need additional attention to create proper surface profile." Unfortunately for us, our garage floor was sealed, 20+ years ago, and still holds up quite well repelling liquids. This space will specifically be used for living area. I've done a LOT of research, and it seems the acid etch will not be sufficient to create a proper surface profile. Can you verify that my only option would be to use a concrete grinder to adequately prepare the floor surface for application of this product? Thanks! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 26

Can this be sprayed with a HVLP unit? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

Can this be used outdoors on a front entrance concrete slab or on a concrete patio? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 28

can this be used for outside stucco? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

Will your "Safecoat" product work over a primer of another brand? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

Is there a color chart available? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

I need a certified food grade concrete floor paint for the inside of a walk in cooler in a restaurant. What do you have that is durable? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this be used on garage floor in place of garage floor epoxy? Cars/Suvs will be parked and removed daily. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can this be used to paint over old linoleum and laminate kitchen floors? (if they are lightly sanded) View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 34

can I use this to paint over old linoleum and or vinyl floors in kitchen? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 35

Best concrete floor paint color? I was thinking zen retreat or london road? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

What can go over this to protect the concrete floor paint from being scuffed? Poly bp is for wood. Mexeseal? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

I would like to paint the concrete walls of my basement egresses white. They have some mildew I can't get off with the cleaners I have...what should I use as paint, and how should I prepare the walls? There is a bit of a plastic canopy over the egress, but not sealed. water and air gets in (I won't paint the floor of the egress). Thank you! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 38

can this be used on drywall where small sections of the paper has torn off? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 39

Is there any difference between the regular air purifying paint and the "ECOS OUTLET UNTINTED" paint? Sometimes "outlet" items (from other companies) can have some quality difference, even if it's minor. Thank you for your time and your great products, really love the ECOS paints. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

How big are the samples of each color? Does the swatch book include all the colors? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

Hi, I just ordered bunch of Benjamin Moore swatches but would prefer to use eco friendly, can you match a Ben Moore color? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

Would this paint be used to paint over a tiled floor in a shower stall? Or possibly over a enamel painted floor? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 43

What color is the primer? I am looking to paint my metal mailbox. Currently it is black. I would like to keep it black. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

is this safe for a bird cage? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 45

What ingredients ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I want to use this on the inside of a metal stock tank to turn into a raised veggie garden bed. Is this safe for that? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

Can your paint sustain being submerged in water, and not leach chemicals or toxins for animals and wildlife to drink out of safely? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 48

Hi! Can I use on cast iron beams facing the exterior? Many thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

Food-safe? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

I want to paint my buffet cabinet knobs a darker color. Can I use the AFM Metal primer on them? If so, what would you recommend I use to paint the color I want? Do you have a special metal paint? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

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