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Add long-term corrosion protection to uncoated or rusty metal surfaces. These primers prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
Acrylic primers are available in two colors. Choose gray primer for light-colored topcoats; red for dark topcoats.
Polyurethane primers can be applied in environments with high humidity or extreme temperatures. Surface must be visibly dry and free of frost and ice.
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Formulation | Touch, min. | Overall Dry Time, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Choose a Color | Each | |
1 | Water Based | Acrylic | 30 | 4 | 372 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 200° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | 000000 | 000000 | |
1 | Solvent Based | Polyurethane | 30 | 4 | 510 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 250° | Solvent Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Silver | 0000000 | 00000 |
Get the power of a two-part epoxy primer in an easy-to-use aerosol can. These primers have excellent chemical and corrosion resistance. Spray them on uncoated or rusty metal to extend the life of paint and coatings. The two parts are contained in the same can; after activating, epoxy is usable for up to four days.
These primers stand up to marine exposure and salt spray. Use them to prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings.
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Container Size, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Pkg. Qty. | Each | |
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12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 48 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 350° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Green | 6 | 000000000 | 00000 |
12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 48 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 350° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Yellow | 6 | 000000000 | 0000 |
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12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 48 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 350° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Green | 6 | 000000000 | 00000 |
12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 48 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 350° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Yellow | 6 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Use these primers on metal surfaces in enclosed occupied areas, such as hospitals, schools, and offices. They have excellent resistance to moisture and corrosion and bond well to metal to extend the life of paint and coatings. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
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Size | Type | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
1 qt. | Can | Water Based | 30 | 2 | 65 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 350° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Masonry, Concrete | Gray | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 gal. | Can | Water Based | 30 | 2 | 255 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 350° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Masonry, Concrete | Gray | 0000000 | 000000 |
5 gal. | Pail | Water Based | 30 | 2 | 1,290 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 350° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Masonry, Concrete | Gray | 0000000 | 000000 |
A high concentration of zinc gives these primers excellent corrosion resistance for protecting steel—when exposed to moisture and chemicals, the zinc rusts before the underlying steel can. They’re often used with structural steel to prepare the surface for paint while forming a protective layer.
Epoxy primers have excellent abrasion resistance. Apply with a brush or roller. The container size listed is the combined total of the three parts.
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Formulation | Touch | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Application Time After Mixing, hrs. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
1 | Solvent Based | Epoxy | 4 hrs. | 48 | 250 sq. ft. @ 10 mil | 2 | 250° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Galvanized Steel, Galvanized Iron | Gray | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Protect steel and iron parts from corrosion without having to remove the primer before welding them together. Often used on structural steel in demanding environments, these primers can be welded through without affecting the weld’s integrity. Apply with a brush or sprayer.
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
1 | Solvent Based | 45 | 4 | 455 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 120° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Steel, Iron | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | Solvent Based | 45 | 4 | 455 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 120° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Steel, Iron | Gray | 0000000 | 00000 |
Use these primers on your surface before antislip coatings to maximize longevity. They do not contain grit. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts. They cannot be sold to the regions listed because they exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Application Time After Mixing, hrs. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
1 | Solvent Based | 60 | 12 | 270 sq. ft. @ 4 mil | 4 | 160° | Solvent Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron | Gray | Los Angeles County, CA, Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA | 0000000 | 000000 |
Extend the life of your paint and coatings on damage-prone metal surfaces. When scratched or worn, these primers release small capsules of uncured primer to provide continued corrosion resistance. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, hrs. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Application Time After Mixing, min. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
1 | Solvent Based | 8 | 14 | 200 sq. ft. @ 5 mil | 180 | 100° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Gray | 000000 | 0000000 |
These primers fill surface cracks and are sandable for a smooth basecoat. Use them to prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings. Choose gray for light-color topcoats; red for medium-color topcoats; and black for dark topcoats.
Primers that cannot be sold to California exceed local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).
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Container Size, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, min. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Cannot Be Sold To | Pkg. Qty. | Each | |
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11 | Solvent Based | 30 | 60 | 14 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 250° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Composites, Fiberglass, Wood | Black | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
11 | Solvent Based | 30 | 60 | 14 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Composites, Fiberglass, Wood | Gray | CA | 6 | 0000000 | 0000 |
11 | Solvent Based | 30 | 60 | 14 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Composites, Fiberglass, Wood | Red | __ | 6 | 0000000 | 0000 |
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11 | Solvent Based | 30 | 60 | 14 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 250° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Composites, Fiberglass, Wood | Black | __ | 6 | 00000000 | 00000 |
11 | Solvent Based | 30 | 60 | 14 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Composites, Fiberglass, Wood | Gray | CA | 6 | 00000000 | 00000 |
11 | Solvent Based | 30 | 60 | 14 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Composites, Fiberglass, Wood | Red | __ | 6 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Use these primers in enclosed occupied areas, such as hospitals, schools, and offices. They cover stains and prepare your surface, extending the life of paint and coatings. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
Acrylic primer prepares surfaces for paint.
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Formulation | Touch, min. | Overall | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
1 | Water Based | Acrylic | 45 | 60 min. | 200 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 200° | Water Based | Steel, Iron, Plastic, Fiberglass, Wood | White | 000000 | 000000 |
Prepare metal, wood, and concrete for paint. Primers adhere to underlying surfaces to create a base layer that bonds well with paint for a long-lasting finish.
Apply primer in a one-gallon can with a brush, roller, or sprayer. Use red primer on rusty and abrasive-blasted steel. Follow with a coat of gray primer. Use gray primer on galvanized steel and on all other surfaces.
Primers that cannot be sold to the regions listed exceed local regulatory limits on VOC (volatile organic compounds).
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1 gal. | Water Based | Acrylic | 2 hrs. | 4 hrs. | 300 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 200° | Water Based | Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | Red | Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 gal. | Water Based | Acrylic | 2 hrs. | 4 hrs. | 300 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 200° | Water Based | Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | Gray | Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA | 0000000 | 00000 |
Cover stains from smoke, water, and ink to prevent them from bleeding through your topcoat, extending the life of paint and coatings.
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12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 2 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 250° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Concrete, Drywall, Wood | White | 0000000 | 00000 |
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12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 2 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 250° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Concrete, Drywall, Wood | White | 12 | 00000000 | 000000 |
For use in damp areas, these primers dry to a finish that prevents future stains caused by mold and mildew. Use them to cover existing stains and to extend the life of paint and coatings. Apply with a brush or roller.
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, days | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
1 | Water Based | 30 | 7 | 300 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 90° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Plastic, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Masonry, Concrete, Drywall, Wood | White | 000000 | 000000 |
Increase paint’s ability to bond to hard, smooth surfaces, such as tile and metal.
Acrylic primer is often used on previously painted hard, slick, or glossy surfaces. Use it indoors or out. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
Epoxy primer is designed for use on floors to improve the longevity of paint and coatings. This low-odor primer can be used in enclosed occupied areas. For indoor use only. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts. Apply with a brush or roller.
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Formulation | Touch | Overall, days | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Application Time After Mixing, min. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
1 | Water Based | Acrylic | 40 min. | 4 | 335 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | __ | 120° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Ceramic | White | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | Water Based | Epoxy | 3 hrs. | 7 | 425 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 90 | 85° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Ceramic, Concrete | Gray | 000000 | 00000 |
Use this zero-VOC primer on drywall in enclosed occupied areas, such as hospitals, schools, and offices, to extend the life of paint. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
1 | Water Based | 30 | 2 | 640 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 200° | Water Based | Masonry, Concrete, Drywall, Wood | Gray | 0000000 | 000000 |
These primers have excellent adhesion to plastic. Use them to prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings.
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Container Size, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, min. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
12 | Solvent Based | 30 | 60 | 8 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Plastic, Fiberglass | White | 000000 | 00000 |
Also known as block filler, these primers fill cracks and smooth surface irregularities. Use them to prepare concrete floors to extend the life of paint and coatings. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
1 | Water Based | 60 | 4 | 80 sq. ft. @ 8 mil | 150° | 50° to 90° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Masonry, Concrete | White | 0000000 | 000000 |
These thin primers penetrate deeply into concrete floors to create a hard surface that can then be coated with any urethane or epoxy coating. Primers resist abrasion and chemicals, such as mild acids, alkalies, salt, and fuel. Apply with a roller. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
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Fixmaster Epoxy | PC 7641 | 1 | Water Based | 2 | 6 | 250 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 180° | 50° to 120° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Ceramic, Concrete, Stone, Wood, Plaster | Clear | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Use these primers on concrete floors before antislip coatings to maximize longevity. They do not contain grit. Apply with a brush or roller. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
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96 | Solvent Based | 200 sq. in. @ 2 mil | 1 | Amber | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Make your surface magnetic with this paint. It’s designed for use as an undercoat—cover with water-based paint. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
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1 | Water Based | Latex | 30 | 60 | 25 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 400° | Yes | Steel, Ceramic, Glass, Concrete, Drywall, Wood | Gray (Flat) | 0000000 | 000000 |
Fill cracks with these coatings to stop leaks and deaden sound. They resist rust, salt, and acid.
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1/8" | 18 | Aerosol Can | Thin Liquid | 15 | 6 | 15 sq. ft. @ 1 1/2 mil | 1/16" | 50° to 100° | Black | Yes | Steel, Iron, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |