Paints & Primers Q&A

Question 1

I tried cleaning the mastic off of my concrete floor with 2 coats of Blue Bear but can't get it off. Would this be suitable as a primer to help paint adhere/last? Also, my paint is Safecoat brand. Are they compatible? And would I have to mix this primer with my Safecoat (so essentially would I need to buy more paint for the priming coat)? Thanks. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

Can I use your clay based paint for my roof? Or is it only good for interior painting beer painting? really want to lighten my roof to reduce heat impact on the earth. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

What can I use as a primer on greenboard? It seems that both your drywall primers don't work on greenboard. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 4

What's the shelf life of this primer if I don't use it all at once? Will it stay "good" for at least a year? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 5

I'm putting up new drywall and want to know which afm products are best suited to seal off toxic off gassing. From what I read, is it afm transitional primer and afm safecoat ? Or do I use afm new wallboard prime coat in replacement of the transitional primer? Will it have the same encapsulation properties? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Can this be used over shellac primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Will this block/seal drywall and Drywall mud odor? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

Can I apply to an attic that has temperatures ranging from 0 to 140 degrees? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 9

What is the sheen of the Industrial Caliwel, something other than flat? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 10

When using Caliwel on framing wood, does it allow the wood to breath? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 11

What paint is best for a concrete floor that is already painted? We just moved and our new house has part of the basement that is unfinished, but the concrete has already been painted over with a grey glossy paint. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

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 | Paints & Primers

Question 13

Can this be used on bathroom tile floors? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Does this bond to plastic? I want to use it to paint a plastic escutcheon, then put lime plaster over the primer. I'm certain the primer works for the lime plaster to bond to it, but how about the primer-plastic bond? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 15

Can you use this as a wallpaper primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 16

Would Caliwell be an appropriate material on new construction of cedar foundation base boards of a greenhouse ? The Cedar will be attached to a concrete slab. Or would you recommend another product from your catalog . Such as vermont Natural coating penetrating waterproofer? Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 17

What would the closest color choices to pure white? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

Is New Wallboard Primecoat suitable as a base layer for primer? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 19

Can this be used to prime raw wood that will be painted and become toys? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 20

I'm looking to stencil something in another color after painting the floor with this product, so don't need much of color #2- what size is a sample? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 21

Does each color have a name printed on the swatch or a number? I am looking at purchasing for a craft project. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

Can you paint over it with oil paints for artwork? I want to use your paint in a mixed media piece. Do I have to seal it first? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

Does the swatch book include the Light Reflective Value (LVR) for each paint color provided? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 24

Do you have a clear metal primer? Is there such a thing? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

can I use this on a faux tin tile ceiling? It is some kind of plastic, white with a fairly matte surface. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

I am having trouble finding black shades in the online swatch section. Does this Color fan book have black options? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

Will this work on galvanized steel pole, assuming it is sanded or scuffed up with vinegar? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

Can I use this primer on walls that are already painted? I have a small room that is half new drywall and half painted, and would prefer not to buy two different primers if possible, as I will end up with leftover. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Does this paint have a flat finish? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 30

I would typically apply an oil paint to trim and doors because it is durable and washable. Does this paint compare to an oil in durability and washability? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Can this primer be used over previously painted walls? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this paint be used to paint a crib? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

I am interested in knowing what precautions I should take when using Ecos Gloss Paint around birds? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

I see that application with a brush or roller is recommended; any experience applying this with a paint sprayer? Is the paint similar enough in it's viscosity to other paints (latex or oil) to use a paint sprayer? Thank you. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 35

How do I see the colors before I choose? It says the names but doesn't show the color... View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Can you please tell me which non toxic, zero voc paint I can purchase to paint radiators and heat vents in a tan flat color? Thank you. Linda View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 37

If I want to use this on interior plywood of a shed can I still seal the plywood first to stop off gassing and what product would work to do that and still be able to use this on top of it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 38

Would this be appropriate inside a three season sun porch? The porch is exposed to a lot of sunlight and also temperature/humidity fluctuations, but otherwise not "exterior" in the sense that it does not get exposed to rain etc inside the sunporch. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago | Paints & Primers

Question 39

Do you sell white interior semi gloss paint? I do not see it in your color choice. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

What the name of black? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

What color is the primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 42

Do you ship to overseas? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 43

Will this and the primer work to refinish a cast iron bathtub? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

Hello, do you have an EPD pdf? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

Where can I find the MSDS with ingredients? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

I have a cinder block foundation with a cement based parging that had a color added to make it black. The color turned out to be a darker grey. I believe it was a powder that was added to the parging mix. Can we use the Silacote to get the black color we originally were looking to achieve? Also, if the Silacote is suitable, which type would be recommended, smooth or textured? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 47

Hi! I am searching for a non toxic paint to apply for a decorative graphic motif on 100 yo ceramic hearth tiles that get no foot traffic. Might you have any recommendations for which of your products to use? I was considering the clay paint. Thanks so much for your expertise and feedback! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

Hello! I live in FL (think HOT and HUMID). We are ripping up the old outdoor carpet on our lanai and are wondering what to do with the bare concrete to protect and seal it. It does get a little wet occasionally from heavy rains on one side of the porch, but overall it is a covered area. What products should I use to best stain or paint and seal it? And can we get away with just the concrete stain or paint? or do we need to seal also? Thank you! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 49

So I'm ripping up carpets which is concrete under, I want to paint it with zero voc concrete paint, will I need a sealer? Or is there one that seals too? Lastly do u have one that wouldn't require sanding? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 50

I have oil based paint on my cabinets and woodwork in my home. House was painted 16 years ago when I purchased it. It is now needing to be painted but I am allergic to toxic oil based paint. I have been told my cabinets should be sanded and a primer applied before painting a water based latex paint. I'm told primers That are used for this have a terrible odor when applied and I need to avoid anything with strong odors and toxic chemicals. Do you have a primer that would take care of this issue...? .thank you..Liz .. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

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