PREMIUM PLUS® Durable Interior Paint & Primer | Behr
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BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® INTERIOR PAINT & PRIMER

EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY AT A GREAT PRICE

Exceptional durability and hide with a finish that resists mildew and stains.

Features

  • Excellent Hide/Excellent Coverage
  • Stain Resistant
  • Scrub Resistant
  • GREENGUARD® GOLD Certified*
  • Low Odor
*BEHR PREMIUM PLUS is UL GREENGUARD GOLD Certified for low chemical emissions. GREENGUARD Certified products are certified to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit ul.com/gg.
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Why Choose BEHR PREMIUM PLUS Interior Paint?

BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® offers exceptional durability and hide with a finish that resists mildew and stains. In addition, you'll enjoy the benefits of a low odor paint. PREMIUM PLUS is highly ranked by independent 3rd party labs and meets LEED and GREENGUARD® GOLD requirements.

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Excellent Hide/Excellent Coverage

PREMIUM PLUS® Interior’s fool-proof formula is easy to apply and its excellent hide ensures stress-free coverage, wall-to-wall.

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Stain Resistant

With stain-resisting benefits, your walls will endure whatever life throws their way.

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Scrub Resistant

With advanced scrubbability, it’s easy to maintain the color and finish for years to come.

  • PRODUCT USAGE AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
  • SDS & DATA SHEET
  • WARRANTY
PRODUCT USAGE
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    1 HR Dry Time 
    2 HR Recoat Time

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    250-400 Sq. Ft 
    Coverage per Gallon

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    Soap & Water
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For low traffic areas. Ideal for Family Rooms, Living Rooms, Dining Rooms, Bedrooms and Ceilings.

Preparation

  • All surfaces should be properly prepared and cleaned.
  • Remove loose paint, wash off dirt and grease with detergent, rinse and allow to dry.
  • Remove mildew stains with a mildew stain removing product.
  • Scuff sand glossy surfaces and repair imperfections.
  • Remove all dust with a damp cloth, allow to dry.
  • Allow new stucco, plaster and masonry to cure for 30 days before painting.

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Prime†

  • Use BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® Paint as a primer over properly prepared coated or uncoated surfaces.
  • For stain-blocking, or over oil-based or glossy surfaces, use a product such as BEHR® Kitchen, Bath & Trim Stain-Blocking Primer & Sealer No. 75.
  • For optimal color development, better hide, and to reduce the number of topcoats with deep colors denoted with a dagger (†) on the color chip, apply a custom tinted primer coat of BEHR PREMIUM PLUS Paint.
  • Prime all metal surfaces before painting.

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Application

  • Apply when air and surface temperatures are between 50-90°F (10-32°C).
  • Stir paint occasionally. Intermix containers of same product to ensure color and sheen uniformity.
  • Use a high quality 3/8-1/2" nap roller cover, nylon/polyester brush or airless sprayer (.015-.019" spray tip, 60 mesh filter).
  • Do not thin if using a roller or brush; however, if using a sprayer and thinning is required, thin with water at a rate of no more than 1/2 pint per gallon.
  • Certain colors may require additional coats for complete hide.
  • Darker colors may require additional dry time between coats.
  • Cooler temperatures or higher humidity may prolong drying time.
  • After 2 weeks, cured paint film may be cleaned with a mild, non-abrasive liquid detergent.
  • Dry paint film is mildew resistant.
  • Do not use on floors.

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Disposal

  • For disposal of empty containers, unused paint and soiled rags, contact your household refuse collection service.

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WARRANTY

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY: Behr Process LLC warrants to you, the original residential consumer purchaser, the performance of this product as described on this label for so long as you reside in your home. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT VALID WHEN THE PRODUCT IS NOT PROPERLY APPLIED TO A PROPERLY PREPARED SURFACE OR CARED FOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LABEL DIRECTIONS. This warranty is not transferable. If this product is found not to perform as specified on the label during the warranty period, Behr Paint Company will, at its option and upon presentation of proof-of-purchase (the original receipt), either furnish an equivalent amount of new product or refund the original purchase price of this product to you. This warranty excludes (1) labor and costs of labor for the application or removal of any product, and (2) any incidental or consequential damages, whether based on breach of express or implied warranty, negligence, strict liability or any other legal theory. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. To obtain warranty service, call 1-800-854-0133. Behr Paint Company reserves the right to inspect any and all application of the product prior to processing your claim made under this warranty.

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  • STARTING PRICE
  • COATS
  • DURABILITY
  • EASY TO CLEAN
  • STAIN BLOCKING
  • GREENGUARD GOLD CERTIFIED
  • COVERAGE

Valid only when tinted to colors from the BEHR DYNASTY® & MARQUEE® Interior One-Coat Hide Color Collection. Learn more.

A primer coat may be needed on some surfaces. See back label for details.

*GREENGUARD Certified products are certified to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit ul.com/gg.

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The following product(s) is required to properly prep uncoated and previously coated concrete surfaces.
Required product
BEHR PREMIUM ALL-IN-ONE WOOD CCCC
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The following product(s) is required to properly prep uncoated and previously coated concrete surfaces. Only available in store at Home Depot.
Required 3rd party product
BEHR PREMIUM ALL-IN-ONE WOOD CCCC
The 9 in. x 1/4 in. Polyester Adhesive Roller Cover has a hard texture, making it ideal for applying all types of adhesives to smooth surfaces. It can be used for stippling and applying sand paints.
The following product(s) is recommended when a topcoat clear finish is desired.
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