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Paint for Drywall

This zero-VOC paint is for use in enclosed occupied areas, such as hospitals, schools, and offices. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

			Dry Time
	Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall, hr.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Choose a Color (Appearance)		Each
Acrylic Plastic—Can



		1	Water Based	30	4	240 ft² @ 2 mil	200	Yes	Steel, Masonry, Concrete, Drywall, Wood	Black (Gloss) , Blue (Gloss) , Gray (Gloss) , Red (Gloss) , White (Gloss) , Yellow (Gloss)	7709T1	000000

Magnetic Paint

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.

			Dry Time, min.
	Container Size, qt.	Solution Type	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color (Appearance)		Each
Alkyd—Can



		1	Solvent Based	30	60	40 ft² @ 4 mil	90	Yes	Masonry, Drywall, Wood, Metal, Plaster	Gray (Flat)	8885T13	000000

Paint for Ceiling Tiles

Restore existing water- and smoke-stained ceiling tiles to their original appearance.

New White—New white provides a bright, new-tile look.

Old White—Old white matches older, aged white tiles.

			Dry Time									Each
	Container Net Wt., oz.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall, hr.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Spray Position	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color (Appearance)		1-11	12-Up
Acrylic Plastic—Aerosol Can



		16	Water Based	15	6	15 ft² @ 1 mil	Upright	250	No	Drywall, Ceiling Tiles	New White (Flat)	9556T11	000000	000000


		16	Water Based	15	6	15 ft² @ 1 mil	Upright	250	No	Drywall, Ceiling Tiles	Old White (Flat)	9556T12	00000	00000

Chalkboard Paint

Can

Create a washable writing surface.

Water Based—Layer a basecoat of magnetic paint with water-based chalkboard paint to create a magnetic chalkboard surface.

			Dry Time, min.
	Container Size, qt.	Solution Type	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color (Appearance)		Each
Acrylic Plastic—Can



		1	Water Based	30	120	40 ft² @ 4 mil	90	No	Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Drywall, Wood, Metal, Plaster, Hardboard, Terra Cotta, Paperboard	Black (Flat)	8885T24	000000

Flexible Chemical-Resistant Protective Coatings

Viton® Fluoroelastomer—Aerosol Can

		Dry Time
Container Net Wt., oz.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall, hr.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color		Each



	12	Solvent Based	10	24	13 ft² @ 1 mil	No	400	60 to 90	Yes	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Composite, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	Flat Black	7270T3	0000000

Viton® Fluoroelastomer Bottle and Can Coatings

Apply coatings in a bottle and can with a brush or roller. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.

		Dry Time
Container Size, qt.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall, hr.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Mix Ratio	Application Time After Mixing, hr.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color		Each



	1	Solvent Based	10	24	70 ft² @ 1 mil	Yes	27:1	8	400	40 to 90	Yes	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Composite, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	Flat Black	7270T4	0000000

Low-Friction Epoxy Protective Coatings

Epoxy—Can

				Dry Time, hr.
	Mfr. Model No.	Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Mix Ratio	Application Time After Mixing, min.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color		Each
Loctite® Nordbak Chemical Resistant Coating Coatings



		PC 7319	1 1/2	Solvent Based	4	16	150 ft² @ 10 mil	Yes	2.3:1	25	245	65 to 80	Yes	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Composite, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	Gloss Gray	2493N1	0000000

Stain-Resistant Paint Primers


Can—Acrylic Plastic	Can—Shellac	Aerosol Can—Alkyd

Cover stains from smoke, water, and ink to prevent them from bleeding through your topcoat, extending the life of paint and coatings.

Acrylic Plastic—Acrylic plastic paint primer can be applied directly to metal. It resists corrosion, mold, and mildew. Apply with a brush, pad, roller, or sprayer.

Shellac—Shellac paint primer seals in odors and has the best stain-blocking ability of any of the primers we offer. It also seals knots and sap in wood. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

	Container			Dry Time							Each		Package
	Size, gal.	Net Wt., oz.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Topcoat Composition	For Use On	Color		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Can—Acrylic Plastic



		1	—	Water Based	30	7 day	300 ft² @ 2 mil	90	Solvent Based, Water Based	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Plastic, Composite, Fiberglass, Concrete, Drywall	Gray	7897T3	000000	—	———	0


		Can—Shellac



				1	—	Solvent Based	20	45 min.	250 ft² @ 2 mil	200	Solvent Based, Water Based	Aluminum, Plastic, Fiberglass, Masonry, Concrete, Wood, Drywall	White	7897T8	00000	—	———	0


				Aerosol Can—Alkyd



						—	12	Solvent Based	10	2 hr.	10 ft² @ 1 mil	250	Solvent Based, Water Based	Concrete, Wood, Drywall	White	77525T4	0000	12	77525T42	0000000

Easy-Clean Paint for Ceilings

Eliminate paint splatter clean-up—drops dry to a powder as they fall from ceilings 10 feet and higher. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

	Paint												Primers
			Dry Time
	Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall, hr.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Primer Req. for Use On	Color (Appearance)		Each	Color		Each
Vinyl Plastic—Pail



		5	Water Based	30	4	675 ft² @ 3 mil	120	No	Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Drywall, Wood	Steel, Iron, Wood	White (Flat)	77015T21	0000000	White	7897T2	000000

Protective Coatings

Rubber—Can

Rubber coatings withstand salt and acids.

Coatings in a can can be dipped, brushed, or sprayed.

Topcoats—Apply topcoat to give coated surfaces a glossy finish that resists fading. They cannot be sold outside of the United States due to product regulations.

Coatings													Topcoats
		Dry Time
Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall, hr.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Choose a Color		Each		Each



	1	Solvent Based	20	4	90 ft² @ 5 mil	No	200	50 to 90	Yes	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	Semi-Gloss Black , Semi-Gloss Blue , Semi-Gloss Red , Semi-Gloss Yellow	9560T45	0000000	9560T2	000000

PVC—Can

PVC coatings can be used on nearly any surface, including rubber. They withstand salt, acids, alkalies, and gasoline. They also resist UV light, so they won’t lose their color when exposed to sunlight over long periods of time.

Coatings in a can can be dipped, brushed, or sprayed.

		Dry Time
Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall, hr.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color		Each



	1	Solvent Based	30	24	60 ft² @ 5 mil	No	200	65 to 80	Yes	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	Semi-Gloss Black	2472N542	0000000


	1	Solvent Based	30	24	60 ft² @ 5 mil	No	200	65 to 80	Yes	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	Semi-Gloss Red	2472N541	000000
	1	Solvent Based	30	24	60 ft² @ 5 mil	No	200	65 to 80	Yes	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	Semi-Gloss Yellow	2472N543	000000

Storage Rack and Cart Paint

Cover scratches and wear on storage racks and carts. Match the color to your manufacturers' equipment color.

	Paint															Primers
			Dry Time											Each
	Container Net Wt., oz.	Solution Type	Touch, min.	Overall, hr.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Spray Position	Max. Temp., ° F	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Primer Req. for Use On	Color Code	Color (Appearance)		1-5	6-Up	Color		Each
Alkyd—Aerosol Can



		16	Solvent Based	10	48	18 ft² @ 1 mil	Upright	90	Yes	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, Fiberglass, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Drywall, Wood, Titanium	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Drywall, Fiberglass, Titanium, Wood, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel	ANSI 49	Dark Gray (Gloss)	7659T713	000000	000000	Light Gray	7659T1	000000

Low-Odor Paint Primers

Can—Acrylic Plastic

Use these paint 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.

Acrylic Plastic—Acrylic plastic paint primer prepares surfaces for paint. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

			Dry Time, min.
	Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Temp., ° F	For Topcoat Composition	For Use On	Color		Each
Can—Acrylic Plastic



		1	Water Based	45	60	200 ft² @ 2 mil	200	Water Based	Steel, Iron, Plastic, Fiberglass, Masonry, Concrete, Wood, Drywall	White	7897T2	000000

Flame-Retardant Protective Coatings

Epoxy—Can

Clear—Clear coatings are frequently used on wood—use one coat on sealed wood and two on unsealed. They can be used outside without breaking down, but prolonged exposure to UV light may cause them to yellow.

White—White coatings are frequently used on walls, ceilings, doors, and stairwells.

		Dry Time, hr.
Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Mix Ratio	Application Time After Mixing, hr.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	Flammability Rating	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Color		Each



	1	Water Based	8	48	150 ft² @ 10 mil	Yes	100:26	2.5	250	40 to 100	UL 94 V-0	Yes	Aluminum, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Composite, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	Gloss Clear	2557N2	0000000


	1	Water Based	8	48	150 ft² @ 10 mil	Yes	100:20	2.5	300	40 to 100	UL 94 V-0	Yes	Aluminum, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Composite, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	Gloss White	2557N1	000000

Drywall Joint Compounds

Also known as drywall mud, these joint compounds are ready to use. Apply with drywall tape over seams for a finished appearance.

	Container									Temp. Range, ° F
	Net Wt., lb.	Type	Begins to Harden, min.	Reaches Full Strength, hr.	Consistency	Mixing Req.	Approx. Linear Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Thk.	For Use Outdoors	Min.	Max.	Color	Process After Hardening	For Use On		Each
Latex Surface Fillers



		12	Pail	1	24	Paste	No	40 ft. @ 1/4"	Not Rated	No	-20	120	White	Sand	Drywall	7609T23	000000

Plaster Surface Fillers

Also known as Plaster of Paris, these fillers conceal small cracks, nail holes, and blemishes. Mix with water.

	Container											Temp. Range, ° F
	Net Wt., lb.	Type	Begins to Harden, min.	Reaches Full Strength, day	Consistency	Mixing Req.	Mix Ratio	For Max. Crack Wd.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Thk.	For Use Outdoors	Min.	Max.	Color	Process After Hardening	For Use On		Each
Plaster Surface Fillers



		8	Pail	10	3	Powder	Yes	2:1	1/4"	4 ft² @ 1/8"	Not Rated	No	40	150	White	Sand	Drywall, Plaster	7577T23	000000

Ceiling Texture Compounds

Spray these compounds onto ceilings to create a popcorn texture that covers stains, patches, and chips. The nozzle is upright for easy application.

	Container										Temp. Range, ° F
	Net Wt., oz.	Type	Spray Position	Begins to Harden, min.	Reaches Full Strength, hr.	Consistency	Mixing Req.	Max. Thk.	For Use Outdoors	Approx. Coverage, ft²	Min.	Max.	Texture	Color	Process After Hardening	For Use On		Each
Calcium Carbonate Surface Fillers



		14	Aerosol Can	Upright	60	24	Thin Liquid	No	Not Rated	No	4	40	90	Popcorn	White	Drill, Sand, Saw, Tap	Drywall, Wood	72945T4	000000

Drywall Texture Compounds

Spray these compounds onto drywall to create an orange-peel texture that covers stains, patches, and chips. The nozzle adjusts from a light to heavy spray.

	Container										Temp. Range, ° F
	Net Wt., oz.	Type	Spray Position	Begins to Harden, min.	Reaches Full Strength, min.	Consistency	Mixing Req.	Max. Thk.	For Use Outdoors	Approx. Coverage, ft²	Min.	Max.	Texture	Color	Process After Hardening	For Use On		Each
Calcium Carbonate Surface Fillers



		10	Aerosol Can	Upright	30	30	Thin Liquid	No	Not Rated	No	25 to 50	40	90	Orange Peel	White	Drill, Sand, Saw, Tap	Drywall	72945T3	000000

Drywall Crack Fillers

Fix cracks in drywall and stop them from spreading. Place the included fabric over wall cracks and cover with the acrylic paste. This results in a flexible, nonshrinking repair that prevents cracks from reappearing as the building continues to settle.

	Container										Temp. Range, ° F
	Size, pt.	Type	Begins to Harden, min.	Reaches Full Strength, hr.	Consistency	Mixing Req.	For Max. Crack Wd.	Approx. Linear Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Thk., mil	For Use Outdoors	Min.	Max.	Color	Process After Hardening	For Use On		Each
Acrylic Plastic Surface Fillers



		1	Jar	5	2	Paste	No	1/8"	20 ft. @ 8 mil	8	Yes	50	120	White	Sand	Drywall, Plaster, Concrete, Wood	2388N1	000000

Oil-Resistant Fabric Coatings

Protect clothing, furniture, and other fabric with these oil- and water-repellent coatings. Also known as oleophobic and hydrophobic coatings, they work into a fabric’s individual fibers, repelling liquid and grease without altering its appearance, feel, or smell.

Container				Dry Time, hr.
Size, fl. oz.	Type	Solution Type	Approx. Coverage, ft²	Touch	Overall	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	For Use On	Color		Each



	8.5	Bottle	Water Based	125	2	48	300	40 to 120	Stone, Drywall, Wood, Canvas, Vinyl Fabric	Clear	2615N2	0000000

Antislip Protective Coatings

Epoxy—Can

Water Based—Water-based epoxy coatings are clear and can be applied over nearly any surface, even old coatings, without altering their appearance. These two-part coatings come with a mixer that attaches to a hand-held drill and a roller cover to apply them once mixed. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.

OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.22—Coatings that comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22 meet requirements for walking-working surfaces.

		Dry Time, min.
Container Size, gal.	Solution Type	Touch	Overall	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Mixing Req.	Mix Ratio	Application Time After Mixing, min.	Max. Temp., ° F	Application Temp. Range, ° F	Specs. Met	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Includes	Color		Each



	1	Water Based	27	30	185 ft² @ 38 mil	Yes	4:1	25	180	50 to 120	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.22	Yes	Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall	Mixer, Roller Cover	Gloss Clear	6135T11	0000000

Covers

		Each
Roller Cover for Solvent-Based Coatings	6439T73	00000

Magnet-Receptive Sheets


Sheets	Vinyl Plastic-Faced Sheets	Adhesive-Back Sheets

These sheets are made of rubber and iron oxide, letting you create a nonmetallic, nonmagnetic surface that magnets will stick to. Sheets can be cut with scissors to create custom shapes and sizes.

	Wd.	Thk. Tolerance	Wd. Tolerance	Temp. Range, ° F	Material	Bonded With	Color	For Use On	Max. Continuous Lg., ft.		Per Ft.
Sheets



	0.03"	24 3/8"	-0.002" to 0.002"	-0.03" to 0.03"	0 to 160	Iron Oxide	Rubber	Black	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	50	1086N11	00000


	Vinyl Plastic-Faced Sheets



			0.03"	24 3/8"	-0.002" to 0.002"	-0.03" to 0.03"	0 to 160	Iron Oxide	Rubber	White	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	50	1086N13	0000


			Adhesive-Back Sheets



					0.03"	24 3/8"	-0.002" to 0.002"	-0.03" to 0.03"	0 to 160	Iron Oxide	Rubber	Black	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass, Masonry, Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Drywall, Wood	50	1086N12	0000

Spackling Compounds

Fill and conceal small cracks, nail holes, and blemishes. Compounds are ready to use.

	Container										Temp. Range, ° F
	Size	Type	Begins to Harden, min.	Reaches Full Strength, hr.	Consistency	Mixing Req.	For Max. Crack Wd.	Approx. Coverage @ Thk.	Max. Thk.	For Use Outdoors	Min.	Max.	Color	Process After Hardening	For Use On		Each
Calcium Sulfate (Gypsum) Surface Fillers



		8 fl. oz.	Jar	1	5	Paste	No	1/4"	Not Rated	Not Rated	No	0	150	White	Sand	Drywall, Plaster, Wood	7632T33	00000


		1 qt.	Jar	1	5	Paste	No	1/4"	Not Rated	Not Rated	No	0	150	White	Sand	Drywall, Plaster, Wood	7632T44	0000

Adhesive-Back Drywall Patches

Simplify and speed up hole repairs—stick a patch over the area and cover with spackling compound. Patches are made of fiberglass-reinforced aluminum.

Lg.	Wd.	Material	Reinforcement Material	Color	For Use Outdoors	For Use On		Each
4"	4"	Aluminum	Fiberglass	White	No	Drywall, Plaster	76185T32	00000
6"	6"	Aluminum	Fiberglass	White	No	Drywall, Plaster	76185T36	0000

Adhesive-Back Drywall Patch Assortments

Simplify and speed up hole repairs—stick a patch over the area and cover with spackling compound. Assortments include two 4" × 4" patches and a 6" × 6" patch. Patches are made of fiberglass-reinforced aluminum.

Material	Reinforcement Material	Color	For Use Outdoors	For Use On	Includes		Each
Aluminum	Fiberglass	White	No	Drywall, Plaster	Two 4"×4" Patches, One 6"×6" Patch	76185T38	00000

Paper Drywall Tape

Tape hides seams and smooths out corners. Joint compound is required for bonding and finishing.

Lg., ft.	Wd.	For Use Outdoors	Color		Each
250	2"	No	White	76585A51	00000

Fillers

		Each
Drywall Joint Compound	7609T23	000000

Fiberglass Mesh Drywall Tape

Tape hides seams and smooths out corners. It has an adhesive back for bonding and requires joint compound for finishing. It can also be used to repair damaged walls.

Lg., ft.	Wd.	For Use Outdoors	Color		Each
300	1 7/8"	No	White	76585A67	000000

Fillers