Fresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer

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SKU: K04600-004 UPC: 023906055134
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FRESH START®: The Ultimate All-Purpose Primer!

FRESH START® High-Hiding All Purpose Primer is a top-tier 100% acrylic primer. It's your go-to solution for achieving a flawless finish, for interior and exterior surfaces. Designed for those moments when a drastic color overhaul is needed, it not only offers outstanding hiding power but also ensures a uniform and professional-looking surface.

Key Features of FRESH START® High-Hiding All Purpose Primer

Maximum Hiding: Effortlessly cover even the darkest colors, bringing new life to your walls.

Excellent Stain Blocking: Tackle tricky stains head-on. From watermarks to smoke damage, this primer is your best defense.

Whole House Application: Versatility at its finest; suitable for almost any surface in your home.

Superior Adhesion: Bonds seamlessly to challenging substrates, ensuring your paint stays put.

Quick Drying: Short on time? This primer dries swiftly, allowing you to move on to the next coat without delay.

Great Flow & Leveling: Enjoy a smooth, even application that minimizes the appearance of brush strokes.

Mildew Resistant: Perfect for damp areas, keeping your surfaces pristine and free from unsightly mildew.

Interior or Exterior Applications:

For Interior Applications: Apply to new or previously painted surfaces such as wood, plywood, drywall, ceiling tile, Formica®, Masonite®, ceramic tile, and cured plaster.

For Exterior Applications: Use on new or previously painted surfaces like wood, fiber cement board, hardboard siding, aluminum, galvanized metal, cured masonry, and previously coated ferrous metal surfaces.

FRESH START High-Hiding All Purpose Primer Application:

Thoroughly stir before and during use. Apply one or two coats with a premium Benjamin Moore® custom-blended nylon/polyester brush, roller, or equivalent for optimal results. Generously apply paint from unpainted areas into wet sections.

This product is suitable for spraying. When using a spray gun, maintain fluid pressure between 1,500 and 2,500 PSI, with a tip size ranging from .013 to .017.

Technical Specifications:

Title Specs

Model Number(s):

K046-00

Vehicle:

100% Acylic

Volume Solids:

43%

Spread Rate Per Gallon (3.78L):

400 - 450 sqft

Dry Time:  

To Touch: 1 hour
To Recoat: 2 hours

Available Sheens:

Low Lustre

Clean Up:

Water

Weight Per Gallon (3.78L):

10.8

Storage Temperature:

Min: 4.4 °C (40 °F)
Max: 32 °C (90 °F)

VOC:

48 g/L

Colours Pre-Mixed:

White 00

Bases:

Gennex® Bases 00 – 04

Colorant System:

Gennex®

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Colour of the Year Palette

Explore the subtle elegance of undertones and the endless design possibilities they offer. This carefully curated palette of foundational colours flows seamlessly from one space to the next. Whether used within a single room or throughout an entire home, these harmonious hues create an atmosphere of warmth, comfort, and effortless sophistication.

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Grey, beige, white, earth tones and other neutrals dominate our bestseller list when it comes to our most popular interior paint colours.

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OC-65 Chantilly Lace Dollop

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Simply White

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CC-40 Cloud White Dollop

Cloud White

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OC-45 Swiss Coffee Dollop

Swiss Coffee

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Gray Owl

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Balboa Mist

OC-27

Collingwood

OC-28

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Stonington Gray

HC-170

Classic Gray

OC-23

Oxford White

CC-30

Horizon

1478

Calm

OC-22

Pale Oak

OC-20

Edgecomb Gray

HC-173

Abalone

2108-60

Coventry Gray

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Eternity

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Smoke

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Each paint colour below is rated most popular when it comes to more saturated paint colours.

Palladian Blue

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Manchester Tan

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Hale Navy

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Shadow

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Caliente

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Alexandria Beige

HC-77

Kendall Charcoal

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HC-80

Proposal

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Urban Nature

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Stone Hearth

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Inukshuk

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Ranchwood

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