Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

Can I use this paint on an internal concrete floor for a home? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 2

Does AFM SafeCoat, Concrete Floor Paint block formaldehyde emissions? At first I was looking at AFM Safecoat Safeseal to put on part of the concrete floor to seal in formaldehyde, but that's only for plywood type surfaces apparently. But I liked that one because it blocked/sealed formaldehyde 100% and was very low VOC (around 22). View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 3

I want to paint (previously painted and peeling} aluminum pool coping, The coping is around the top edge of the pool. Do you have any products that would make the paint adhere better? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

I am looking to paint some concrete blocks to use as planters for edible plants that I will be planting outside. What paint is recommended for that as the concern is we do not want to use something that would leach into the plants we eat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Does it kill mold? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 6

I'm curious where we can see what each color looks like? Thanks! View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

I am looking for an eco friendly paint that I can use in my rented room. Can you repaint over clay paint with latex? I am worried about making the room hard to repaint for the landlord/next tenant. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

For already primed doors do I need transitional primer or ecolacq sandable primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 9

How does this compare with the Kilz primer for mold that my contractor wants to use in terms of health/environmental impacts? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 10

Ok to use this to paint hardwood furniture that was previously stained (I don't know if it was an oil or water based stain)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 11

Which SAFECOAT product should I use to coat over all the new OSB in our new house building? Thanks! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Roughly how long does it take for the paint to become saturated & need to be recoated, & how do you know when to repaint? The air purifying brochure talks about this but doesn't give any sense of how often this might be or how you would know. Thank you! View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

I am using Densarmour plus drywall. It calls for a high solid primer because the fiberglass has a rougher texture and needs smoothing out. It calls for a 3/8 nap for roller application. will the new drywall primecoat that you sell be thick enough (High solid rating)? Thanks, Dan Barry View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 14

Can in use this to seal a steel table top- I'm trying to seal it so that we can eat on it and be safe at the same time. Any recommendations? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

primer for stone fireplace? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

How long does product take to dry?Should you use one coat for mold in attic on wood beams and drywall and plaster? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 17

Will this seal in any VOCs like formaldehyde that occur naturally in pine/spruce wood? If so, can I use any paint as a topcoat (such as AFM SafeCoat)? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 18

Can this be used on tile floor? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 19

I need to paint over a plum red bathroom wall what would be the best paint ? Can I just paint over it? My kitchen counter top is white porcelain tile is it possible to paint the tiles?What can I use to make grout lines white from your products?Can I use your paint straight over my old off white paint in my house or do I need primer first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Does this concrete paint work over a living room/dining room in-floor radiant heated concrete floors? Would the interior floors also need to be sealed. Also, does the concrete floor need to be cured first? How long? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 21

AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint----- does this paint block formaldehyde? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 22

Hello,We are planning to paint our basement ceiling, which is exposed/unfinished, what painting would you suggest that is low or has no VOC? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

I want to paint over a light beige asbestos tile flooring. I was planning to use ECOS floor paint. Do I need to use a primer? And if I put on a sealer (eg AFM Safecoat Polyureseal) should that be applied before or after the paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 24

We would like to use this Indoor floor paint on old linoleum kitchen floors. Will it work?Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

Is it water based? Can it be sprayed? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

How big is the sample size ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Paints & Primers

Question 27

I'm a guitar builder and looking for an alternative to nitrocellulose lacquer. I've contacted afm haven't got great answers but hopefully you can help. What do you recommend as a vinyl sealer? Is a primer necessary? Can I tint my own colors? How many coats of clear a recommended before level sanding? How long to cure before level sanding? On a side note, is there a $ amount for free shipping? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Do you know if Safecoat has a color close to Behr's Polar Bear? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

Hi! I'm getting ready to paint new unfinished maple kitchen cabinets. Should I use a primer? I'm planning on using AFM paint in semi-gloss but am unsure if I should use something like AcryLacq on top? Thanks! View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 30

what primer do i need for Ecolacq on unpainted oak Kitchen cabinets ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Could I use this to paint over wallpaper? I have read that I need to use an oil based primer but the VOCs are shockingly high on oil oil based primers. Removing the wall paper isn't an option right now. Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Would this paint and primer be the best for painting over wallpaper that I cannot currently remove? Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Julia M asked about using this product in an old cinder block basement and the answer is: yes. Is the answer still 'yes' if the cinder block has already been painted previously? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

I have a mold problem in my basement, from condensation, and would like to take out the laminate floor down to the concrete. Can I paint the floor with this product and then use it as is as a workout/ play area without covering the floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 35

How many oz. are in sample size of afm primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

I see that we can order other tints of paint from other companies with just putting in the name and number, but cannot find where to do this. Would you please help make this more clear? Thank you! How do I order my paint color that is from Dutch Boy? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

We want to weatherproof and beautify two outdoor wooden decks. What is/are the best products to use? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 38

I was given eight 3 ft x 5 ft metal boxes I intend to use as veggie beds. What do you recommend I paint on the inside to keep the boxes from rusting away too soon and is safe to treat the inside of these metal boxes so that the veggies that people eat won't absorb anything toxic from either the paint or leaching from the metal? The boxes on the inside are presently coated with dirt, some paint, lots of rust and bare metal. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

If I'm applying this outdoors, what amount of time should pass before any rain can fall onto the surface? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

Are there antimicrobials in safe coat paints? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 41

I just hired a contractor to remove popcorn ceiling, resurface and repaint the ceiling. He used a Sherman Williams paint that smells so toxic, it's causing me to have eye, nose, throat and respiratory irritation. Can I use AFM safecoat sealing primer to paint over the existing paint the contractor used to get rid of the odor? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 42

We built a new granny unit and want to paint the concrete floors. Masterlife 300-C was used in the admixture. It forms a crystalline structure within the concrete preventing water penetration. Would your Safecoat Concrete Floor Paint adhere to this surface and if not could you suggest or recommend some other treatment? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

I'm curious about the recommended two coats. I intend to use the primer on all my surfaces mostly drywall that's been painted or ceilings which have been done with drywall and a skim coat. I have done some filling of holes and sanding as prep. Finally my question: if all my surfaces are primed with ECOS, do you still recommend two coats of paint, or will one coat on a primed surface suffice? Thanks, Danny F View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 44

What is the difference between this and acrylacq? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

what is the expiration date / shelf life? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 46

Is caliwel compatible with closed cell foam insulation? We plan to apply caliwell to rafters of a cathedral ceiling and then apply closed cell foam insulation on top of it. Want to make sure Caliwel does not cause issue with closed cell foam adhesion or some sort of chemical reaction. Testing a small area is not an option as the installer will be doing the foam in one large application. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 47

Is AFM SAFECOAT the correct product for protecting "raw" steel table legs from rust? Table will be for indoor use only. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 48

Can i use bioshield paint on plywood? do i have to do anything prior to painting? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Hello, I noticed in the description of this primer that it states it can be applied to "new concrete". My home is an older home (built 1954), curious if it can be applied to "older" concrete....? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

We have minor damage to a small portion of drywall (some paper is missing). What Green Building supplies can I use for the repair? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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