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Primers

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. They come in an aerosol can, so they’re good for quick jobs and touch-ups.
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Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Formulation | Touch | Overall | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
Aerosol Cans | |||||||||||
12 | Solvent Based | Alkyd | 12 min. | 24 hrs. | 15 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | Gray | 0000000 | 00000 |
12 | Solvent Based | Alkyd | 15 min. | 60 min. | 20 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 150° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, Wood | Gray | 000000 | 00000 |
Stain-Resistant Primers


Cover stains from smoke, water, and ink to prevent them from bleeding through your topcoat, extending the life of paint and coatings.
Acrylic primer can be applied directly to metal. It resists corrosion, mold, and mildew. Apply with a brush, pad, roller, or sprayer.
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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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
Acrylic Primers | ||||||||||
1 | Water Based | 30 | 7 days | 300 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 90° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Plastic, Composites, Fiberglass, Concrete, Drywall | Gray | 000000 | 000000 |
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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Container Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
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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Container Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Alkyd Primers | |||||||||||
12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 2 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 250° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Concrete, Drywall, Wood | White | 12 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Filling Primers

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 Net Weight, 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 | 000000 |
11 | Solvent Based | 30 | 60 | 12 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Composites, Fiberglass, Wood | Gray | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
11 | Solvent Based | 30 | 60 | 14 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 200° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Composites, Fiberglass, Wood | Red | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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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 | 12 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 |
Low-Odor Primers


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.
Epoxy primer prepares surfaces for epoxy coatings. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
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Container Size, gal. | Composition | Formulation | Touch, min. | Overall | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Application Time After Mixing, hrs. | 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, Masonry, Concrete, Wood, Drywall | White | 000000 | 000000 |
1 | Water Based | Epoxy | 30 | 2 hrs. | 345 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 2 | 250° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete | White | 000000 | 000000 |
Smooth-Surface Primers


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 | 000000 |
Primers for Metal

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 | 000000 |
Heavy Duty Epoxy Primers for Metal

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.
Weld-Through Primers for Metal


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 primers in a can with a brush or sprayer.
Product labeling requirements restrict sales to the listed areas.
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Size, gal. | Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
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__ | 12 1/2 | Solvent Based | 15 | 24 | __ | 250° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron | Gray | Outside United States | 0000000 | 000000 |
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1 | __ | Solvent Based | 45 | 4 | 455 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 120° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Steel, Iron | Black | Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | __ | Solvent Based | 45 | 4 | 455 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 120° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Steel, Iron | Gray | Los Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA | 0000000 | 00000 |
Rust-Converting Primers for Metal



These primers convert rust into a layer of protection that prevents new rust from forming. Use them to prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings.
Apply coatings in a can with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
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Size | Net Weight | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
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8 fl. oz. | __ | Water Based | 30 | 6 | 18 sq. ft. @ 3 mil | 200° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Red | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 qt. | __ | Water Based | 30 | 6 | 75 sq. ft. @ 3 mil | 200° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Red | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 gal. | __ | Water Based | 30 | 6 | 300 sq. ft. @ 3 mil | 200° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Red | 0000000 | 000000 |
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__ | 10 1/4 oz. | Solvent Based | 20 | 24 | 12 sq. ft. @ 3 mil | 200° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Fiberglass | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
Corrosion-Inhibiting Primers for Metal

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 Net Weight, 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 | 000000 |
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 |
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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 |
Powder Coating Primers

Prepare metal surfaces for powder coating. These primers create a base layer that bonds with your top coat to extend the life of your powder coating. Use a powder coating sprayer to apply these primers directly to unpainted metal and cure in an oven.
Epoxy primers are good general purpose primers for most metal.
Zinc/epoxy primers have excellent corrosion resistance, so they’re often used to protect metal that rusts easily, such as steel and cast iron.
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Net Weight, oz. | Type | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, min. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
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16 | Bag | Solvent Based | 20 | 20 | 60 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 400° | 40° to 75° | Solvent Based | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Wood, Iron, Nickel | Gray | 00000000 | 000000 |
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16 | Bag | Solvent Based | 20 | 20 | 43 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 400° | 40° to 75° | Solvent Based | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Wood, Iron, Nickel | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
Antislip Coating Primers for Metal

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 | 0000000 |
Galvanizing Zinc Primers for Metal

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. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
Polyurethane primers can be applied in environments with high humidity. They allow underlying moisture to escape while preventing additional water from getting in. Surface must be visibly dry and free of frost and ice.
Epoxy primers have excellent abrasion resistance. 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 | Polyurethane | 30 min. | 4 | 200 sq. ft. @ 5 mil | __ | 250° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Galvanized Steel, Galvanized Iron | Green | 0000000 | 0000000 |
1 | Solvent Based | Epoxy | 4 hrs. | 48 | 250 sq. ft. @ 10 mil | 2 | 250° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Galvanized Steel, Galvanized Iron | Gray | 0000000 | 000000 |
Low-Odor Primers for Metal

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, gal. | Type | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
1 | Can | Water Based | 30 | 2 | 215 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 350° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, Concrete | Gray | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Extra-Thick Primers for Concrete Floors

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 | |
5 | Water Based | 60 | 4 | 400 sq. ft. @ 8 mil | 150° | 50° to 90° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Masonry, Concrete | White | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Primers for Concrete Floors

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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Name | No. | Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, hrs. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
Loctite® Primers | |||||||||||||
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 |
Antislip Coating Primers for Concrete Floors

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.
Container Size, fl. oz. | Composition | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Application Time After Mixing, hrs. | Color | Each | |
96 | Solvent Based | 200 sq. in. @ 2 mil | 1 | Amber | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Primers for Plastic

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 Net Weight, 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 | 000000 |