Benjamin Moore Element Guard Exterior Paint

Benjamin Moore Element Guard Exterior Paint

This premium exterior paint can be applied as soon as 60 minutes before rainfall and in temperatures down to 1.7 °C (35 °F). It provides excellent adhesion and resistance to cracking and peeling to withstand wind-driven rain, humidity and other harsh weather

Features

Resists exposure to rain as soon as 60 minutes after application
Low temperature application down to 1.7 °C (35 °F) extends the painting season
Delivers excellent adhesion and resistance to peeling and cracking to provide premium results that will last
Provides a mildew-resistant coating
Limited Lifetime Warranty (see TDS for details)
Engineered with Gennex® Colour Technology
Available in thousands of colours
Resin Type: 100% Acrylic

$33.99

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*PLEASE NOTE*

- CSP colours are only available in Benjamin Moore Aura Interior Paint. If a sample of a CSP colour or any other colour is desired, please order it in the Benjamin Moore Paint Colour Sample 236 ml (K200)

- Colours should never be finalized on a screen

- Colours and sheens should always be finalized in person

- A colour on a screen may look different in person

- Tinted paint is non-refundable and non-returnable

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USE

A premium exterior 100% acrylic paint recommended for wood, hardboard, vinyl and aluminum siding, shingles, unglazed brick, concrete, stucco, cinder block, and primed metal
do not paint vinyl with any colour darker than the original colour or having a Light Reflective Value (LRV) of less than 55 (unless it is in the Benjamin Moore approved Colours for Vinyl palette)

COVERAGE

Quart (946 millilitres)- One coat of approximately 100 square feet of wall space
Gallon (3.79 litres)- One coat of approximately 400 square feet of wall space
*Coverage may vary depending on the surface porosity and texture*

SURFACE PREP

All surfaces, including eaves and overhangs, must be clean and mildew free
Dull glossy areas
Remove chalking, loose, or scaling paint

PRIMING

Primer can be used when there is a significant colour change, new drywall, or painting over oil paint
Ask about special purpose primers for specific surfaces or if the surface to be painted is water stained, smoke damaged, extremely chalky, very slick, or tannin rich
Spot prime stained areas, nail holes, and bare spots
Prime before caulking and re-prime over caulked areas before applying finish coat
Tannin rich woods like cedar and redwood may require a second coat of primer

APPLICATION

Use in a well-ventilated area
Use product when surface temperature is above 1.7°C (35°F)
Stir well before use; apply 2 coats
May be applied by brush, roller, or spray
Do not paint vinyl siding or trim darker than the original colour
Keep container closed when not in use
Keep out of reach of children
It is recommended that anyone who is applying the product or present during application of this product, especially those who are asthmatic, follow the manufacturer's safety precautions
It is recommended that pregnant women are not present when product is being applied and drying

DRYING

Dries to touch in 1 hour
Can be recoated after 4 hours
Humidity and temperature may prolong dry, recoat, and cure times

CLEAN UP & STORAGE

Use soap and warm water; wash thoroughly after handling
In case of spillage, absorb with inert material and dispose of in accordance with local regulations
When storing, tightly close container and store upside down
Store in a well-ventilated area
Do not store near heat, sparks, open flame, or other sources of ignition
Protect from freezing
Use completely or dispose of properly