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Fresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer
$42.99
Benjamin Moore® Fresh Start® High-Hiding All Purpose Primer is a premium 100% acrylic primer that delivers maximum hide and a uniform finish across most interior and exterior surfaces. This primer is the go-to for a significant color change, is effective in suppressing most bleeding-type stains and provides a mildew-resistant coating. High-Hiding All Purpose Primer has excellent application properties, including flow and leveling, two-hour recoating and spatter resistance in a low-VOC formula.
- Delivers maximum hide and ensures a uniform finish across all interior and exterior surfaces
- Product of choice when a significant color change is required
- Effective in sealing and suppressing most bleeding type stains
- Provides a mildew-resistant coating
- Great flow and leveling
- Quick drying
- Easy application
- Spatter resistant
- Low VOC
Feature | Mildew Resistant Coating, Stain Blocking, Adhesion to Glossy Surfaces |
Interior/Exterior | Interior and Exterior |
Recommended For Use On | Interior: New or previously painted wood, plywood, drywall, ceiling tile, Formica, Masonite, ceramic tile and cured plaster. Exterior: New or previously painted wood, fiber cement board, hardboard siding, aluminum, galvanized metal, brick, cured masonry and previously coated ferrous metal surfaces. |
Substrate | Drywall, Plaster, Wood, Masonry, Non-Ferrous Metal, Asphalt, Vinyl, Tile |
VOC (g/L) | 48 |
Regulatory | VOC compliant in all areas |
Specifications | MPI 6, 17, 17 X-Green, 39, 50, 50 X-Green, 137, 137 X-Green, Eligible for LEED v4 credit, Qualifies for CHPS low emitting credit, Health Product Declaration available, CDPHv1 Emission certified |
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal) | 400-450 |
Number of Recommended Coats | 1 or 2 |
Set to Touch | 1 hour |
Recoat Time | 2 hours |
Full Cure (Days) | 14 |
Resin Vehicle Type | 100% Acrylic Latex |
Clean Up | Soap and Water |
Volume Solids (±2%) | 42.0 |
WFT: Wet Film Thickness (mils) | 3.8 |
DFT: Dry Film Thickness (mils) | 1.6 |
WPG (Weight per Gallon) | 10.8 |
Applicator | Nylon/Polyester Professional Brushes, High Capacity Professional Roller Covers |
Application Temp Range (°F) | 40-90 |
Application Spray Pressure (PSI) | 1500-2500 |
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