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    12 Products

    Paint Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Paint Primers.
    Prepare metal, wood, and concrete for paint. 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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    1-5
    6-Up
    Aerosol Can—Alkyd
    12Solvent Based1224 hr.15 ft² @ 1 mil200Solvent BasedSteel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, WoodGray00000000000000000
    12Solvent Based1560 min.20 ft² @ 1 mil150Solvent BasedSteel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, WoodGray0000000000000000
     

    Sealant Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sealant Primers. Sealant Primers.
    Prepare joints and surfaces to ensure proper sealant adhesion.
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    3M
    P5918.5Bottle15Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel, Cast Iron, Galvanized Steel, ABS, Acrylic Plastic, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, Polyurethane Rubber, PVC, Concrete, Glass, CPVC, PETG, PVDF, Polyimide, Fiberglass, Wood, Iron, Galvanized IronBlack0000000000000
     

    Low-Odor Paint Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Low-Odor Paint Primers, Can—Acrylic Plastic.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Low-Odor Paint Primers, Can—Epoxy.

    Can—Acrylic Plastic

    Can—Epoxy

    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.
    Epoxy—Epoxy paint primer prepares surfaces for epoxy coatings. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts. Apply with a sprayer.
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    Can—Acrylic Plastic
    1Water Based4560 min.200 ft² @ 2 mil—200Water BasedSteel, Iron, Plastic, Fiberglass, Masonry, Concrete, Wood, DrywallWhite000000000000
     
    Can—Epoxy
    1Water Based302 hr.345 ft² @ 2 mil2250Water BasedAluminum, Steel, Iron, Masonry, ConcreteWhite000000000000
     

    Stain-Resistant Paint Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Stain-Resistant Paint Primers, Can—Acrylic Plastic.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Stain-Resistant Paint Primers, Can—Shellac.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Stain-Resistant Paint Primers, Aerosol Can—Alkyd.

    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.
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    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Can—Acrylic Plastic
    1—Water Based307 day300 ft² @ 2 mil90Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Plastic, Composite, Fiberglass, Concrete, DrywallGray000000000000————0
     
    Can—Shellac
    1—Solvent Based2045 min.250 ft² @ 2 mil200Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Plastic, Fiberglass, Masonry, Concrete, Wood, DrywallWhite00000000000————0
     
    Aerosol Can—Alkyd
    —12Solvent Based102 hr.10 ft² @ 1 mil250Solvent Based, Water BasedConcrete, Wood, DrywallWhite0000000000012000000000000000
     

    Extra-Thick Paint Primers for Concrete Floors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Extra-Thick Paint Primers for Concrete Floors.
    Also known as block filler, these paint 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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    Temp. Range, ° F
    For Topcoat Composition
    For Use On
    Color
    Each
    Pail—Acrylic Plastic
    5Water Based604400 ft² @ 8 mil15050 to 90Solvent Based, Water BasedMasonry, ConcreteWhite00000000000000
     

    Low-Odor Paint Primers for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Low-Odor Paint Primers for Metal.
    Use these paint 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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    Composition
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    Can—Acrylic Plastic
    1Water Based302215 ft² @ 2 mil350Water BasedAluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, ConcreteGray00000000000000
     

    Smooth Surface Paint Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Smooth Surface Paint Primers, Can—Epoxy.

    Can—Epoxy

    Increase paint’s ability to bond to hard, smooth surfaces, such as tile and metal.
    Epoxy—Epoxy paint 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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    Max. Temp.,
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    For Topcoat Composition
    For Use On
    Color
    Each
    Can—Epoxy
    1Water Based37425 ft² @ 2 mil9085Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Ceramic, ConcreteGray0000000000000
     
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