Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

What product would you recommend for sealing in residual smoke/nicotine emissions from walls and ceilings? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 2

I see that there is two versions of this paint - one for home/office and one industrial uses. When would you use one instead of the other? What is the difference between the two? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 3

What primer is recommended with CaliWel industrial mold and mildew when being applied to new osb flooring? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Is flame retardant added or is Caliwel industrial mold and mildew inhibitor naturally a flame retardant? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Could this be something I paint on the inside of (dry)wall(s) behind a new shower for extra protection before we seal it off and tile it? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 6

To paint outdoor cast iron furniture do I use metal primer or transitional primer? The plan is to remove the previous paint completely 1. use a primer 2. use All Purpose Exterior Satin Paint View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Can you add this paint to permabond? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

There is wallpaper in the home I am purchasing. I would prefer not to remove it because of lead paint concerns. I was told that in order to paint directly over the wallpaper, it needed to be sealed with an oil-based primer first, so it doesn't loosen. Will AFM Safecoat Primer work for this, or do I need another type of product? If so, what would be recommended (I want something No-VOC)? Thanks for your help. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Could you use this on a basement floor that is often subjected to water leaks and has mold on it and grease? Or would th?? safecoat concrete floor paint be better? Also is it ok to use your degreaser to clean the basement floor and then follow with paint? We have a septic system and I read that the degreaser could destabilize the septic system. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

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 11

I am restoring my 100+ year old stone basement walls. It has proven difficult to remove the many layers of paint. Is there a bonding agent that will allow me to use the silacote products without chemically removing the old paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

Can this product be used in a paint sprayer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 13

How's the longevity of bioshield paint? Will it flake or dust off in time? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 14

Is this paint (Bioshield Clay Paint) suitable over interior stone foundations with lime mortar? Does it maintain the breathability of the lime mortar? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Should I use this to prime/seal MDF and even the mdf fuzzy edges? What is a good alternative to Zinsser Bin? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

Is this an acrylic paint? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

Can Caliwel be painted over Penetrating Concrete Sealer? We have some moisture in our basement well room. The walls are concrete block and we get efflorescence and mold on them. I'd like to keep the mold at bay in there, would the concrete sealer be enough or would we also need Caliwel to prevent mold growth from humidity? (We live in Minnesota, quite humid in the summers and very dry in the winter.) We aren't planning to do anything extraordinary to manage the air moisture in there, there is a door that connects to our finished family room that allows some air to move through the well room . Perhaps the penetrating concrete sealer would be enough? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 18

Does this paint have the chemical IPBC (Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate) in it? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

can this be used as a sealant over mastic on a concrete basement floor? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

Can this paint be used on wall tiles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 21

What does tinted, untinted, smooth, and textured mean? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

I don't see the sheen listed here or on their website- did I miss it? Is it flat, eggshell, etc? I need a flat primer to go under Bioshield wall covering paint. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 23

I am a single pregnant mom and trying to be careful with paint and primers. What do you recommend I use to prime the shelving unit and then which paint to purchase? I have a wood shelf unit in our entryway (place for boots, umbrellas, etc.) that I want to paint. Does a specific paint go w/ a specific primer? Do I need to "seal" anything with a different product before I paint? Or after I paint? (Sorry for all the questions, love your store!) View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

If the black mold can NOT be removed & the wall/ wood floor is inundated with it. Will this product still kill the mold and stop it from reproducing? (we would clean best we can) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

I plan to paint over some oak wood trim. I will give it a light sanding first as it is covered in a glossy finish. Would this primer work? I see it says it is for wood, but then later mentions it's not recommended for certain woods. I don't know much about tannins. What would you recommend I use before paint. (I plan to use AFM for the paint.) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Will this adhere to Kilz Mold and Mildew primer that was applied to the subfloor during mold remediation? Trying to seal the outgassing from the Kilz which was applied 3 days ago. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

Can this handle rain and humidity ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 28

I am looking for a non-toxic paint to cover exterior concrete parging around the house foundation. It already has old paint on it but some is peeling and I need to re-paint it. Is this the right product? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

If my landlords use a commercial exterior paint for the bottom coat and I use your exterior zero voc paint as the top coat, will the Ecos paint block the emitting vocs of the commercial paint underneath? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 30

Why can't this be applied over SW promar 200? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 31

After removing a shower surround some mold was found on the wood support. I cleaned it with vinegar & water and then followed this up with bleach & water. it's better but still visible. I am concerned that mold will get reactivated with moisture; we will install a tub/shower in this space. Can this product be used to seal the mold? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 32

can it be used on tile floor? View answer

Asked 12 ´months ago

Question 33

How long should I wait before recoating? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 34

I put a coating of deck revive on my deck a few years ago, but there are places where it has peeled a little. I also have some boards that needed to be replaced so I need to put on a fresh coat on those boards. Do I need to apply the Permabond over those areas of the Deck revive that need a little touch up? Or just apply the new deck revive over the existing coat? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

Is it waterproof for an unventilated bathroom ceiling? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

This says industrial in the description but is being advertised for use in homes and offices. Is it labeled for use in residential and office settings? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

What kind of finish options are available for this paint? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Zero VOC Paint

Question 38

Will AFM Safecoat transitional primer be used over Acrylic or polyurethane enamel on metal to block the toxic fumes? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 39

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 40

Can you you use this product on freshly stained decking? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

Where can I see a sample of the colors. I can't tell by the names what color they are? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

We have a spancrete garage floor over our basement. The floor in the garage has some deterioration and some of the ceiling in basement has some concrete flecking off it. Can we paint the basement ceiling and if so what kind of paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

Do I need to prime the subfloor before applying this? Can I use this under hardwood floors in the bathroom? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

What does the primer look like when dry? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Transitional Primer (Int/Ext)

Question 45

Can this be used on new concrete? I'm looking for the best finish for an indoor concrete floor. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 46

My deck is 196 sq ft. Will 1 kit be enough? I just want to be sure I'm understanding the information provided correctly. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

What is the coverage of the 5-gallon size? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, Transitional Primer (Int/Ext)

Question 48

I have an old deck with mildew etc. I am planning on sanding the deck then cleaning then applying GSDR. I would like a cedar or dark red color. Can I paint over GSDR? Will it fill cracks and if not what product would you recommend either before or after applying GSDR? Would you recommend a primer after cleaning from sanding before applying GDSR? Thanks View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 49

I need to restore my deck, but have never painted a deck. Given the application method, what do you do about the underside of the deck? Is it common to leave it untreated? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 50

Do you have a smooth product to use on railings and vert spindles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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