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.
Fresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer
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FRESH START®: The Ultimate All-Purpose Primer!
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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 |
Available Sheens: | Low Lustre |
Clean Up: | Water |
Weight Per Gallon (3.78L): | 10.8 |
Storage Temperature: | Min: 4.4 °C (40 °F) |
VOC: | 48 g/L |
Colours Pre-Mixed: | White 00 |
Bases: | Gennex® Bases 00 – 04 |
Colorant System: | Gennex® |
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US Shipping
- Free shipping is available to select US states. Please note, US customers are responsible for any taxes upon delivery
Winter Shipping:
- From December to April, shipping outside of Ontario and Quebec is limited.
- Returns accepted within 35 days from the date of delivery.
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