Preparation

• Allow new stucco and masonry to cure for 30 days before painting.
• Remove all loose, peeling paint. Power wash to remove chalk. Remove dirt and grease with a concrete & masonry degreaser & cleaner product.
• Remove mildew stains with a mildew stain removing product.
• On galvanized metal, use a diluted solution of a product such as concrete & masonry cleaner & etcher to prepare the surface. Rinse thoroughly and allow a minimum of 24 hours to dry.
• Cracks and gaps wider than 1/16” (1.5 mm) should be routed open, dusted and patched with an elastomeric patching compound. Use an acrylic caulk around windows, doors and trim. Scuff sand glossy surfaces.
• Prime all uncoated, patched, chalky, wood and/or metal surfaces with a product such as BEHR® MULTI-SURFACE STAIN-BLOCKING PRIMER & SEALER.

Application

• DO NOT THIN.
• Intermix all cans of same product to ensure color uniformity. Stir paint before and occasionally during application.
• Use product when air and surface temperature are 50-90˚F (10-32˚C). Do not use if rain or heavy dew is expected within 24 hours.
• Apply using a high quality 1 1/4” nap roller, nylon/polyester brush or airless sprayer (.025"-.029" spray tip).
• A second coat must be applied at the same spread rate as the first.
• A third coat may be required to achieve a final dry mil thickness of about 10-15 mils.
• If airless spraying, use equipment with a minimum of 2,500 PSI at the tip. Maintain a wet edge to avoid lap marks.
• Do not re-spread or re-work paint.

Dry Time

• Longer dry time required in cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
• After two weeks, cured paint film may be cleaned with a mild, non-abrasive liquid detergent.

Disposal

• Properly dispose of all soiled rags and protect unused product from freezing.
• For disposal of empty containers and unused product contact your household refuse collection service.