Benjamin Moore Super Spec Latex Interior Undercoater & Primer/Sealer (K253)

USE

• New or previously painted drywall, composition board, non bleeding wood, cured plaster, and masonry
• Performs well under latex or solvent-based paints

COVERAGE

• Gallon (3.79 litres)- One coat of approximately 400 square feet of wall space
• Pail (18.9 litres)- One coat of approximately 2000 square feet of wall space

• *Coverage may vary depending on the surface porosity and texture*

SURFACE PREP

• Surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of grease, wax, dust, mildew, water soluble materials, loose and scaling paint, or other foreign matter
• New masonry and plaster must be thoroughly cured before applying primer
• Glossy surfaces should be dulled
• If the surface to be painted is water-stained, smoke damaged, grease stained or very slick, use a special purpose primer

APPLICATION

• Use in a well-ventilated area
  
• Ask about tinting the primer to the approximate colour of the finish coat when a significant colour change is desired
• Stir thoroughly before use; 1 coat is usually enough but sometimes a second coat is needed
• Product can be applied by brush, roller, or spray
• Apply before and after filling nail holes, cracks, and other surface imperfections. Sand smooth when dry.
• Do not apply when temperature is below 10°C (50°F)
• 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 30 minutes
• For multiple-coat application, allow a 1–2-hour dry time between coats
• 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

SAFETY & TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS

Safety Data Sheet (K253)

Technical Data Sheet (K253)