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

Question 1

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 2

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 6 ´years ago

Question 3

Primer or sealer for asbestos tiles recommendation? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 4

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 5

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 4 ´years ago

Question 6

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 7

Is this clear or white? I'm looking to CLEAR SEAL only the 'slide-out' luan walls in my RV bedroom against moisture, mildew, and potential VOC emissions. Would 3 coats of this work (IF it's clear) since the AFM Safecoat Zero VOC paint does not come in clear? Or what is recommended for this purpose (I don't want to cover the 'wallpaper look' that matches the rest of the walls I won't be sealing.) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Will 2 costs of AFM paint seal the off gassing from Zinsser BIN Primer?We tried the Transitional Primer on our sanded window trim, but there's yellowing showing through (our painter said it's a common problem with water based primers). View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 9

Can this primer be used on a previously painted (and worn) concrete basement floor? We're just trying to seal it from underlying moisture, we're putting subfloor over top, so we don't care about the visible finish. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 10

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 11

I want to repaint cast iron outdoor furniture. what do you recommend? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

I want to paint bricks mounted on concrete stairs. what paint/primer is recommended? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 13

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 14

I bought a condo with oil based paint and primer and the smell is horrible, even after 2 months. I want to encapsulate the smell; walls, ceilings, cabinets with this. However, this is a coastal property very close to the beach. Is water based paint going to be okay? Would latex be better? Can latex be used over this primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

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 2 ´years ago

Question 17

Can this be used over wallpaper glue residue? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 18

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 19

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 20

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 3 ´years ago

Question 21

Can I use this primer on plywood? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 22

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 5 ´years ago

Question 23

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 24

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 25

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 3 ´years ago

Question 26

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 27

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 2 ´years ago

Question 28

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

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 29

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 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 7 ´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 7 ´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 2 ´years 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 4 ´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 2 ´years ago

Question 36

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 6 ´years ago

Question 37

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 6 ´years ago

Question 38

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 39

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

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 40

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 41

I have torn drywall paper in a few areas and was going to use a primer called "Gardz"(by Zinnser) to seal the paper. Will this primer serve the same purpose or should I seal Gradz with this primer and AFM zero VOC paint? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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