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

Question 1

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 2

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 4 ´years ago

Question 3

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 5 ´years ago

Question 4

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 3 ´years ago

Question 5

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 6

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

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 7

What product would you recommend for sealing in residual smoke/nicotine emissions from walls and ceilings? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 8

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 3 ´years ago

Question 9

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 2 ´years ago

Question 10

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 4 ´years ago

Question 11

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 3 ´years ago

Question 12

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 13

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 14

Primer or sealer for asbestos tiles recommendation? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago

Question 15

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 16

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 17

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 5 ´years ago

Question 18

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 5 ´years ago

Question 19

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 3 ´years ago

Question 20

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

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

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 10 ´months ago

Question 22

What color is the primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

Can you use this as a wallpaper primer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

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 8 ´months ago

Question 25

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 3 ´years ago

Question 26

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 2 ´years ago

Question 27

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 2 ´years ago

Question 28

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

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 29

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 2 ´years ago

Question 30

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 3 ´years ago

Question 31

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 4 ´years ago

Question 32

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 6 ´years ago

Question 33

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Can this be used as a lead encapsulation? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 36

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 4 ´years ago

Question 37

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 10 ´months ago

Question 38

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 6 ´years ago

Question 39

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 5 ´years ago

Question 40

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

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

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 3 ´years ago

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