Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

Can I paint a cast iron fire pit with this paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

I ordered a new cast iron radiator (steam radiator) which comes pre-primed by the manufacturer. They said that without painting it with a "Non alkalized oil based enamel" the radiator would be off-gassing toxins and it Shouldn't be used until it's painted. Would this plus normal AFM paint work for this issue? I don't want toxic fumes/off-gassing in my baby's room where the new radiator is going. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

I want to make an iron pipe table. I would like to paint the bottom black, but I'm looking for a non-toxic paint and it is hard to find. I did see your product for metal and I was wondering what color it was. If it is transparent, the legs wouldn't be as black as I want them, right? What would you recommend? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 4

Can it be used on range hood with heat from cooking? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

I have a carbon steel sheet (lead-free) that will be used for a magnetic board for my kids. The surface is uncoated and bare and will need to be coated to prevent rust from oxidation. My kids will be using magnets and such on it, I want to have a strong coating that will not scratch or take paint/sealant off. Would this be good to use as a primer? What would the best paint and sealant be to used after the primer? This will be indoors if that helps. Thanks. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 6

I have a travel trailer I'd like to paint the outside. Would this work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

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 9 ´months ago

Question 10

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

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 4 ´years ago

Question 12

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

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 14

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 15

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 2 ´years ago

Question 16

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 9 ´months ago

Question 17

Can i paint wood cabinets? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

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 5 ´years ago

Question 19

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 1 ´year ago

Question 20

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 21

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

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 23

Can I use this to prime HardieBacker? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

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 6 ´years ago

Question 25

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 26

Will ECOS paint go over Safecoat transitional primer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Hello! Does your paint blocks chemicals from old painted walls? Painted possible 7-10 years ago View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 29

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 30

I would like to use this on the floor at my business. I will be using a floor scrubber on it occasionally and would like it to hold up. I will be using the primer and two coats on the area after stripping it. My question is will I need to use a top coat or anything to protect it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Does this paint contain any fluorine based ingredients? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 32

I need to paint a wooden bench. The wood is not treated an unpainted. So, I need a safe non-toxic paint which would also protect the bench placed on patio. The best way would be to have a clear coat to have wood structure visible, but just a paint will also work. Could you please recommend a solution? Thank you. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 34

Can be used over the tile wall? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 35

Is this safe to paint metal dog crates? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

can you put this on over Safecoat Hardseal? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

I am interested in painting the interior of my house with AFM Safecoat Paint.1)Can your company color-match colors that I've already picked out from Valspar Paint?2)How many coats of paint will I need of the AFM SafeCoat to cover very pale pink existing paint?3)Do I need primer?4)How about to cover a darker peach/orange color?5)Can any professional painter apply AFM SafeCoat?6)How many gallons of AFM SafeCoat Paint should I order per square feet?7)Is the AFM SafeCoat Paint odor-free?8)Does AFM SafeCoat Paint have any biocides added to it?9)What are it's ingredients?10)Do chemically sensitive people do well with AFM SafeCoat Paint?11) What low-tox caulk would you recommend? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 41

Which ECOS paint is best for a pet-safe, washable concrete floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago

Question 42

What size is your sample View answer

Asked 9 ´days ago | Caliwel Home and Office Mold and Mildew Inhibitor

Question 43

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 5 ´years ago

Question 44

is it a sealer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

I have torn drywall paper in a few areas and was going to use a primer called "Gardz"(by Zinnser) to seal the paper. Will this primer serve the same purpose or should I seal Gradz with this primer and AFM zero VOC paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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