Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

What is the coverage of the 1-gallon size? View answer

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

Question 2

What is the best paint to use on a fiberglass door? Looking to paint the inside and outside. And if I need to prime, what primer would you use? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 3

I have a porch with about three coats I'd Deckote that needs top coating. I understand that your product is same formulation. Is this correct? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

Do I have to prime first with perma bond even on seasoned new pressure treated wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 5

Hi! can I use this to paint saltillo tile? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 6

How often do you have to reapply? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 7

Is Caliwel available in spray paint ? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 8

How many sf does quarter kit covers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

How long does it take for the AFM Transitional Primer and Zero VOC paint to offgas? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

Can I clean a painted wall with a wet rag without marring the painted surface? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 11

Is this suitable for painting indoor floors, just the whole house ( which is on a concrete slab ). I am severely asthmatic and am looking for better flooring ? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 12

Gulf Synthetics Permafill has been discontinued? What can I use instead? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this product be sprayed on? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Does this self-level better than ECOS paint? I painted doors with ECOS eggshell paint and could still see brushstrokes whether or not I diluted it. Also, is AFM eggshell more or less shiny than ECOS eggshell? If more, it'll be too shiny... would it be a bad idea to use pearl for bathroom walls? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 15

Does this primer block tannins and is it safe for painting a baby crib? View answer

Asked 12 ´months ago

Question 16

Does this work to remediate mold or only prevent it? Wondering if I can ask it to be used in place of the antimicrobial solution the water damage place wants to use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

How hot does it get on a deck full summer, can you walk on it barefoot? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

I used this on OSB. Can I put AFM Safecoat over it as it's water based? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Is this primer non-toxic? View answer

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

Question 20

If there is wood in a crawl space that has not completely dried out, can Caliwel be applied over it? I do not mean dripping wet...just not completely dried to new lumber moisture levels. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

Is this tool (paint can opener) *strong*? Can it open large/ dried up/ years old paint cans? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 22

Can I use this over a recently applied oil-based paint that is super stinky? View answer

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

Question 23

I have a raw concrete floor in my house. I'd like to paint it and have it pet safe, washable and vacuumable. What product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 6 ´months ago

Question 24

Is this primer freeze/thaw safe? View answer

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

Question 25

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 26

What is the drying time? View answer

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

Question 27

Is this safe to use to seal cinder blocks for use in a raised bed vegetable garden? Or is there something else to use? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

What is the VOC content? View answer

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

Question 29

I have a tile bathroom that has two coats of clear epoxy. It looks grungy and it is already yellowing. Will this product adhere to the epoxy? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 30

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 1 ´year ago

Question 31

what is the expiration date / shelf life? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

How long will this paint last? Will the color fade over time since it is water based? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 35

What is the darkest shade of brown you have, and what is the darkest shade of black you have? View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, All Purpose Exterior Satin, Custom Color Paint

Question 36

Could this paint be used on a metal outdoor bench (covered by roof)? Would it simply need to be primed? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

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 38

What AFM Safecoat zero VOC paint sheen do you recommend for older real-wood worn cabinets in a bathroom where there is routine moisture from everyday showers and using the sink? I purchased semi-gloss AFM for the walls. Also, what AFM color might you recommend for these same old, worn real-wood originally stained walnut/mahogany type cabinets. I'm thinking of selecting the AFM SafeCoat zero VOC paint because I don't want to use a stain, even an AFM stain, I know the stain has more odor than the zero VOC paints. We are chemically sensitive. Would I do better with a color that is closest to the current old walnut/mahogany-type stain that is on there now, so the zero VOC AFM would blend more easily and cover over the current worn-out stain? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 39

In our manufactured home we had to remove carpet due to pets. I then painted our stained subfloors. In painting our master & spare bedroom floors, I put primer down on both subfloors and ALSO painted walls, baseboards and floors. I have both rooms sealed off as best as I can because of strong smell. During/after painting, the smell got so bad, it gave me an instant headache (I wore a respirator for vapors, which made sickness even worse). Can I paint over these toxic VOC paints? It sounds like I can seal in the strong odors. I would like to order your paint swatches quickly so that I can decide on a color. Could you please let me know which color swatches can be used on floor paint? I am assuming the AFM Safecoat swatches/paint for floors. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

Can MetalCoat Metal Primer be used inside water features to prevent metal from rusting? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, MetalCoat Metal Primer

Question 41

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 42

Can you deliver AFM SafeCoat paints and primers to Spain? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | AFM SafeCoat, MetalCoat Metal Primer

Question 43

Can this be applied directly to closed cell spray foam insulation? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 44

Can you use the transitional primer on an oil based stain and then apply the Polyureseal to lock in any VOCs? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago

Question 45

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 46

Can I use Deck Revive indoors on a heavy traffic wood floor? View answer

Asked 5 ´months ago | Sales

Question 47

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

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 49

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 3 ´years ago

Question 50

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

Paints & Primers Q&A

Activity timeframe

Browse by Category

Browse by Category

Browse by Topic