Benjamin Moore Fresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Interior/Exterior Primer (K046)

Benjamin Moore Fresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Interior/Exterior Primer (K046)

Benjamin Moore’s highest-performing 100% acrylic primer that delivers maximum hide, superior adhesion, stain blocking, and ensures uniform finish for all surfaces. The primer of choice when a significant colour change is required or if painting over oil paint.

Features

Maximum hiding for interior surfaces
Excellent all-around stain blocker
Fast drying
Low VOC
Mildew resistant
Superior adhesion
Resin Type: 100% Acrylic Latex

$36.99

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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

Interior: use on new or previously painted wood, plywood, drywall, ceiling tile, Formica, Masonite, ceramic tile, cured plaster, and wall coverings
Exterior: use on new or previously painted wood, aluminum, hardboard and vinyl siding, shingles, shakes, concrete, masonry, brick, and non-ferrous metal surfaces.
On hard, non-porous surfaces, such as glazed ceramics and metal, maximum adhesion and hardness may take 3-4 days to develop

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
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, loose and scaling paint, rust, excessive chalk or other foreign matter
Glossy areas should be dulled; remove mill glaze from smooth-planed clapboards
New plaster and masonry surfaces must be allowed to cure before applying primer
If the surface to be painted is water-stained, smoke damaged, grease stained or very slick, use a special purpose primer

APPLICATION

Use outdoors or 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 and during use; 1 coat is usually enough but sometimes a second coat is needed
Product can be applied by a quality synthetic 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 1 hour under normal conditions
For multiple-coat applications, allow a 3-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