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

Question 1

Does it work on concrete garage walls? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

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 5 ´years ago

Question 3

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 3 ´years ago

Question 4

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 5

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 7

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

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 9

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 10

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 1 ´year ago

Question 11

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 5 ´years ago

Question 12

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this be used on plastic? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Can I use this to persevere antique painted metal bed frame? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 16

Can this primer be used on concrete as the layer between concrete and a self leveling concrete compound? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 17

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 18

Can this be used as an exterior sealing & bonding primer for: Steel garage doors with what appears to be factory-applied finish (not vinyl) oxidized (faded) but no rust? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 19

Can I use this primer on plywood? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 20

I have new masonite shelves that I need to stop the voc fumes from. Will be indoors. Preferably one coat, if it is primer. It will be in closet, so looks are not important. Would like it to be white. Also do I need to sand? Thank you for your help. Which Safecoat product would you recommend? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

can this be tinted with a color pigment? Would like to use over Kilz primer done a few months ago and be sure I am covering everything. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

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 1 ´year ago

Question 23

I have a shelving/storage unit in our mudroom (hanging coats, shoe storage, etc.) that I want to paint. I am pregnant and trying to be extra cautious with paint and primers. What do you recommend I use to initially prime the shelving unit and then which paint type to purchase? Does a specific paint type go with a specific primer? Do I need to "seal" anything with a different product once I'm done painting? Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

can I use this transitional primer on oil base primer? our painter used oil base primer on oak and pine wood panels and I don't know how to fix the toxicity.We didn't put the paint yet, only the oil base primer. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 25

Is this primer good to use under dark/black paint, on unfinished wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

Could this primer be used as a base coat and then acrylic paint put on top after the 24 hr drying period? Trying to find a safe primer for 3d printed objects for kids. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 27

Would this work as a replacement for mold killing primer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 28

I'm planning on painting some plywood and particle board but am interested in lowering VOC emissions. Do you recommend using AFM SafeCoat Primer and then Zero VOC paint? Or does it need to be sealed first with one of the AFM sealers and then primed and painted? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

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 4 ´years ago

Question 30

My husband and I recently nailed a grid of wood two-by-fours on our bedroom wall (pine, unfinished, plenty of knotholes). I was going to paint the wall with the grids of wood nailed to it a dark color, however a professional painter told me I need to prime the boards with an oil based primer so that the knotholes don't keep bleeding through.Do you have a Safecoat that the painters can use over the white oil-based primer that can later be painted with latex paint? I want to seal in some of the oil primer's VOCs because I am six months pregnant. Then, I wanted to paint the wall a color of my choice. What would you recommend? I don't want knotholes bleeding through, but I am very concerned about the fumes. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

I painted some pine furniture with AFM Safecoat paint. Would you recommend AFM acrylic or AFM Polyureseal as a final coat? Any advantage to one vs the other? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 32

Will this adhere to silicone (non-paintable) caulk as an alternative to a shellac primer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

Can I use the transitional primer on some raw trim? I already have the transitional primer and would prefer not to order another can of paint. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 34

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 3 ´years ago

Question 35

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 1 ´year ago

Question 36

i want to seal my plywood unfinished floor just to make it look nicer and be smoother not just bare wood. what would you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 37

Hi, I am looking to repaint an old fence that had weathered quite a bit and hit by moss and lichen. I had cleaned it and sanded it down but looking to restore and protect it but also have a choice of colors to choose from. What would be my best bet with an environmentally responsible primer/paint/sealant? I was thinking a Safecoat transitional primer followed by their exterior paint satin but not sure? Thank you,Yaniv View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

Could I use this as a primer on oil based painted wall, before limewash paint? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Hi, can this product be used on top of an oil-based gloss to prevent off-gassing. We would prefer to not have to sand any of the gloss off Incase it emits more harmful VOCs? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

What is the coverage for 1-Gallon? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 41

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 42

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 43

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 44

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 5 ´years ago

Question 45

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 10 ´months ago

Question 46

Can I paint transitional primer over leftover wallpaper glue that has been sanded? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 47

I ran out of AFM transitional primer after using three gallons for three rooms, and my painters were not really able to get a good cover on the master bedroom with new drywall. I am not happy with the thin layer of primer that is on the walls. My question is can I use the gallon of ECOS drywall primer over top of AFM transitional primer to get a more even coverage than I have? I like how our other rooms look with a very good coat of AMF and always believed it is important to have good solid coat of primer for a nicer paint finish. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 48

Does this work over sanded wallpaper glue residue? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 49

Can this be used over wallpaper glue residue? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 50

Are any of your primers 100% acrylic? If not, can you suggest one for caliwell paint? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

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