Color is the heart and soul of paint. Color is well known to impact mood and health: a beautiful space is the ideal setting for healthy living. At AFM, health is top priority, and wide selection of paints is available to you in thousands of appealing color options to fit your home or building project. Choose from original AFM Ambiance collection of over 900 color choices, or unique new Ayurveda Essence color palette designed for healing, harmony and balanced living. Please visit AFM Ambience and Ayurveda Essence for color options, names and their codes.

 

If you want us to tint your paint using our specially formulated non toxic tinting system, please fill out color code and name while ordering your paint. Remember that these are computer rendered colors and are only an approximation of the actual color. Color appearance will vary by degree of gloss, lighting and method of application. We recommend color sampling to assure accurate color rendition for your particular installation.

Surface preparation:

Remove any loose or peeling paint and scuff sand the surface (to create surface profile). All surfaces must be clean, sound, dry, and free of any dirt, dust, oil, wax, grease, mildew, mold, and other contaminants and debris. New cementitious surfaces should age at least thirty days and have a pH below 10 before coating. Scrub surface with a solution of SafeChoice® Safety Clean and water. Use 2-6 oz. of SafeChoice® Safety Clean per gallon of water. Triple rinse to assure cleaner is completely removed. For the best adhesion on smooth surfaces with no surface profile, acid-etching may be required, followed by completely neutralizing the surface. Use extreme caution when working with acid and follow label and MSDS precautions. All acid residual must be removed prior to coating. Surface pH should be 7-10 for best results. Test surface porosity and profile by dropping water onto dry surface. If water drops fail to penetrate quickly, surface may need additional attention to create proper surface profile. Test for surface cleanliness by applying a strong tape (such as duct tape) to the cleaned areas and pull back up. The tape must be clean and free of any concrete dust or dirt. If particles or a white residue are still present, remove them completely with additional scrubbing, rinsing, and possibly etching.

 

Product number and container size:

75264 (quart), 75164 (gallon) and 75364 (five gallon).

 

Intermix (boxing) all cans of the same color to ensure color uniformity before applying. The surface should be completely dry before application. Always have adequate ventilation. Before using, stir well, then apply as is with a high quality nylon or synthetic bristle brush, pad applicator, sprayer, or roller of appropriate nap (3/8” nap recommended). Apply in two or more uniform, thin coats. Cross-roll to avoid lap-marks and holidays. Use an airless sprayer, minimum 2000 p.s.i., with a .015-.017 tip. Use a 60 mesh filter. Always use a painter's mask when spraying. For best results, this product should not be reduced. Use only during low or moderate humidity conditions. This product is NOT recommended for use on unprimed wood, unprimed metal, vitreous surfaces, surfaces with little to no surface profile, or areas subject to severe hydrostatic pressure or standing water. Use product when air and surface temperature are between 50 - 90° F (10 - 32°C). Do not apply outside if the threat of rain or heavy humidity is imminent within 72 hours of application. Two coats are normally sufficient for most jobs. Additional cure time may be necessary if more than two coats are applied. Note: these instructions are intended to be general only and not exhaustive. The applicator should determine what preparation and techniques are best suited to the specific surface.

Approximately 350 square feet per gallon in one coat depending on surface porosity.

 

COATED SURFACES MAY BECOME SLIPPERY. WHEN WET A slip-resistant floor finish additive is available to help prevent slip if desired. Adding a slip resistant additive may reduce the life span of the product in heavy traffic areas.

 

Clean tools and equipment while they are still wet with a solution of SafeChoice Super Clean and warm water. If Safecoat DecKote is allowed to harden on tools, it will be necessary to use lacquer thinner or stronger solvents.

 

Under normal conditions, Safecoat® Deckote dries to touch in 4-12 hours. Allow 24 hours between coats. Normal conditions include a dry surface, access to fresh air flow, moderate humidity, and temperatures above 55°F. Safecoat® Deckote can be put into service in 12 - 24 hours under most conditions, but will develop its full durability in 3 weeks after applying. Avoid heavy traffic and cleaning for a minimum of 7 days.

 

Unlike conventional primers, Safecoat primers are made without formaldehyde preservatives or toxic mildewcides or fungicides. Do not contaminate. Store in airtight containers. Do not freeze.

 

As with all coatings and stains, keep container tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not take internally. Always use adequate ventilation. If you are chemically sensitive, always test for personal tolerance.

 

Safecoat® products are guaranteed not to be defective when properly applied. Liability express or implied is limited to replacement of product or refund of purchase price and does not include liability for labor costs or consequential damages. Variable factors out of manufacturer's control, such as environmental conditions, application techniques, and surface conditions are critical to results obtained. Users are expected to exercise reasonable care to determine suitability of the product for each application. This limited warranty may not be modified or extended by manufacturer's representatives, distributors or dealers of AFM products. We particularly recommend that users always test in small inconspicuous areas before application to the entire surface.