The answer to this question is almost always yes. Unless the paint on the house is clean and free of chalking and peeling, a pressure cleaning and primer sealer is necessary to ensure a good paint job. We manufacture several sealers. We will be happy to recommend the best one for your needs.
In South Florida, a quality paint job should last between five to seven years. Anybody who promises you more can't be familiar with paints in subtropical climates.
There is not one answer to this question. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, depending on the surface! We can help you choose which one is right for you.
An elastomeric paint is a paint made with a special resin that will give the coating elastic characteristics. Elastomeric paints are generally used to waterproof exterior walls and roofs. We manufacture several different types of elastomeric coatings. Call us so we can recommend the best one for your job.
What color can they be tinted to?
Tintable chalkboard paint can basically be tinted in thousands of colors; however, a darker tint is preferable due to the light color of the chalk.
How long you should you wait until you can start using the chalkboard paint as a chalk board?
We recommend to wait at least 3 full days from the date the wall or area was painted before writing with chalk. This will allow the paint to cure and ensure a proper finish.
How many coats are needed for the chalkboard paint?
Two coats are recommended for best results.
Is the paint toxic or hazardous?
No, the tintable chalkboard paint is water based with low VOC (with minimal odor) and it not much different than your regular everyday interior house paint.
Is it difficult to apply?
No, it applies similar your regular everyday intiror house paint. It can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed.
How long does it last?
Tintable chalkboard paint is manufactured with the finest raw materials and will outlast most regular interior paint.
How about if I don’t want the chalkboard paint any longer, can I paint over it?
Yes, use a quality primer and a top coat.
Where can I purchase the tintable chalkboard paint?
It available in most professional paint stores. If not in stock, typically it will be re-stocked within 3 days. Call for more information on where this product can be purchased.
What color is magnetic primer?
Our magnetic primer is grey and can be top coated with any color you desire.
It is hazardous or harmful?
No, it’s a water based primer with low VOC (with minimal odor) and it not much different than your regular everyday interior house paint.
Will it affect computers or electronics?
No. It is a magnetic receptive primer. The primer itself is not magnetic. (it just like your refrigerator, it’s not a magnet but it holds them up)
What differentiates the active wall magnetic primer from other magnetic primer?
1. The active wall is the original patented product and it incorporate the finest magnetic receptive particles available.
2. Since it uses the finest magnetic particle it leaves a smooth coat, not bumpy like some other brands.
3. It has a superior magnetic particle count which result in a stronger magnetic hold.
How long you should you wait until I can apply a top coat of paint?
We recommend that you wait aprox 24 hours before applying a top coat of paint.
How do I apply it on the wall?
Use a foam roller for a smooth finish.
How many coats are needed for the magnetic primer paint?
A minimum of two coats are recommended for best results.
How long should I wait before using it a magnetic wall?
You can start using it aproxitmatly 24 hours after applying the magnetic primer and 24 hours after applying the top coat of paint.
Where can I purchase the magnetic primer paint?
It available in most professional paint stores. If not in stock, typically it will be re-stocked within 3 days. Call for more information on where this product can be purchased.
Will the magnetic primer still work if I repaint the wall?
Yes, the magnetic power of Active wall will continue to have superior magnetic receptivity up 6 new layers of paint. After that, it will slightly lose it’s holding power.
How much weight can the magnetic primer hold?
There are many factors that can determine how much weight the primer can hold like the size and strength of the magntic you are using. You will have the best results using Rubber Sheet magnets and Neodymium magnets.
