SAMPLE - AFM SafeCoat, Transitional Primer (Int/Ext) Q&A

Question 1

We are planning to paint out old farmhouse in the spring. We will be painting over aluminum siding that was installed in the late 70s. it's been painted several times over the years, but it is chalky and fading. What do we need to do to prep the aluminum, and then what products would we use to prime and paint (and how many coats of each would you recommend for aluminum)? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 2

Our house was built in 1967. The trim board in the basement is still just painted with the original black, flat finish paint which I tested as positive for lead with a test kit purchased from a local big box store. There may be some type of white primer under the black as I can see white under the black on some spots on a door frame where the paint has rubbed off. Would the AFM Safecoat Transitional Primer with two top coats of AFM Zero VOC paint serve to encapsulate the lead based paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

Will the Transitional Primer seal a stained wood cabinet that doesn't have any other varnish or paint on it, just a dark (probably oil-based) stain? I will be painting it white. Also, will this be a good primer for "wood" panelling in our old mobile home? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 4

Can this product be used on both already painted and non painted galvanized metal? I want to paint some galvanized metal pipes. some of the metal pieces are non-painted and some of them already have paint. Can I use this product to prime both the painted and non painted pieces before applying AFM Zero VOC paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

Can I put this on finished wood and then paint over it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Primer or sealer for asbestos tiles recommendation? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

I live in a house in which prior owners used left over mismatched laminate flooring to trim doorways and windows. If I lightly sand the laminate trim, will this primer work? I want to be able to paint all the trim work. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 8

Can the primer be used on painted/finished cabinets? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Hello. I recently enclosed my patio for my cats. A semi gloss metal paint was recommended for my walls for easy cleanup. Now, I'm worried the paint is toxic and contains harmful glycols. I want to repaint the walls but need to put a primer or barrier on the walls to seal the toxic paint. What do you recommend? Thank you View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 10

We are painting all new trim, our customer is VERY VERY sensitive to many things. We've used your ecolacq sandable primer. Lots of bleed thru for our Poplar Wood, is your transitional primer sandable? I believe the only products we are approved to use are the AFM Safecoat products. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 11

Will this work on old paneling? Or what would you recommend? Also would like to apply paint afterwards, which paint do you recommend. Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

Do I need to sand stained & polyethylene doors before using primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

What color is the primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

Can you use this as a wallpaper primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

What primer would you recommend for painting over sheet vinyl floors? This is a temporary solution until I can replace the floors, so I am not looking for long-term durability. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

Can this primer be used on concrete floors that have been previously painted (I'm not sure with what kind of paint)? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

Will this primer block all off gassing from Kilz primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

I just moved into a home that has been painted. I don't know what kind of paint they used but the trim paint is still slightly tacky. I want to paint over everything with this transitional primer. Can I paint over this slightly tacky trim paint with this primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

We bought a house from a smoker and are renovating. Can I use this over killz to seal off vocs from the killz? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 23

Does this work on cast iron? I want to paint some cast iron coat hooks for indoor use so they don't rust in a humid environment. Thanks. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 24

I have some shiny yellowed pine cabinets I want to brighten up. Will this adhere primer well to a gloss polyurethane? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 25

Can this be used as a lead encapsulation? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 26

Can i use this product to paint over lead paint? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

My drywall started yellowing before I taped and mudded it. Most resources online recommend an oil based primer to prevent this yellowing from showing down the road. How does this product compare to oil based primers with respect to covering stains? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Hi there, will this primer work well for old plaster walls? We have a 1940s home & tore off two layers of old wood paneling to discover yellow painted plaster walls. So it's easy to assume it's lead based paint as well. Will this primer be suitable for this? We have ecos paint but cannot use their primer as it isn't suitable for plaster. Thank you so much for your help! View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 29

Just to be sure, I can use this to paint over painted or stained cabinets without needing to sand them? Thank you! View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 30

Can any of your products be used to paint rubber? I'm looking to paint some rubber toddler toys but need something that adheres well. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

Is this used to seal the back of mirrors? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Does it work on concrete garage walls? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Is this paint heat resistant? I need to re-paint baseboard registers View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 38

Is this suitable for sealing in lead based paint? If not, do you have a product recommendation? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 40

Can I use this on top of both Oil-based primer and latex paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 41

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 2 ´years ago

Question 42

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 6 ´years ago

Question 43

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 44

Can this be used on plastic? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 45

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 46

Will this with 2 coast of ecolaq over raw particle board seal formaldehyde or is it better to use one of the clear sealers for particle board? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

I have already selected and purchased paint for some MDF panelling, which is off gassing. Can I use Transitional primer to seal from off gassing and use normal water based paint for a topcoat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

Is this the right product to prime Masonite/hardboard? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 49

Can a mineral based furniture paint be used as a top coat? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 50

Is this a good primer to use on drywall? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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