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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.
Use primer in an aerosol can for quick jobs and touch-ups.
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.
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Container Size | Composition | Formulation | Touch | Overall | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
Aerosol Cans | |||||||||||
12 oz. | Solvent Based | Alkyd | 12 min. | 24 hrs. | 15 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | Gray | 0000000 | 00000 |
12 oz. | Solvent Based | Alkyd | 15 min. | 60 min. | 20 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 150° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | Gray | 000000 | 0000 |
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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 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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.
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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
Cover stains from smoke, water, and ink to prevent them from bleeding through your topcoat, extending the life of paint and coatings.
Shellac 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.
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Shellac Primers | ||||||||||
1 | Solvent Based | 20 | 45 min. | 250 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 200° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Plastic, Fiberglass, Masonry, Concrete, Drywall, Wood | White | 000000 | 000000 |
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Alkyd Primers | ||||||||||
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 |
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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1 | Water Based | Acrylic | 45 | 60 min. | 200 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 200° | Water Based | Steel, Iron, Plastic, Fiberglass, Wood | White | 000000 | 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 |
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 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 |
Improve instant-bond adhesive performance on hard-to-bond slippery plastics. These primers cannot be sold to the regions listed because they exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
Primers in brush-top bottles also include a spray head for easy dispensing.
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7701 | 1.75 | Brush-Top Bottle, Spray Bottle | 30 | Thin Liquid | 1 | Clear | Los Angeles County, CA, Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA | 0000000 | 000000 |
770 | 1.75 | Brush-Top Bottle, Spray Bottle | 30 | Thin Liquid | 1 | White | Los Angeles County, CA, Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA | 00000000 | 00000 |
770 | 16 | Can | 30 | Thin Liquid | 1 | White | Los Angeles County, CA, Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA | 00000000 | 00000 |
Prepare joints and surfaces to ensure proper sealant adhesion.
Primer for use on PVC plastic and TPO plastic is often used on roof joints.
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P591 | 8.5 oz. | Bottle | 15 min. | Black | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel, Cast Iron, Galvanized Steel, ABS Plastic, Acrylic Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, Polyurethane Rubber, PVC Plastic, Concrete, Glass, CPVC Plastic, PETG Plastic, PVDF Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, Fiberglass, Wood, Iron, Galvanized Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
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P5200 | 12 oz. | Bottle | 2 hrs. | Clear | Stainless Steel, Steel, Cast Iron, Galvanized Steel, ABS Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, Polyurethane Rubber, PVC Plastic, Glass, CPVC Plastic, PETG Plastic, PVDF Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, EPDM Rubber, SBR Rubber, Ceramic, Masonry, Wood, Iron, Silicone Rubber, Galvanized Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
PR-1200 | 16 oz. | Bottle | 2 hrs. | Red | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Cast Iron, Galvanized Steel, ABS Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, Polyurethane Rubber, PVC Plastic, Glass, CPVC Plastic, PETG Plastic, PVDF Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, EPDM Rubber, SBR Rubber, Ceramic, Masonry, Wood, Iron, Silicone Rubber, Galvanized Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |