Preparation & Prime

• 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
• Use BEHR ULTRA SCUFF DEFENSE as a primer for properly prepared uncoated or painted interior surfaces, including woods that contain tannins (two primer coats required for redwood and cedar) and heavily stained areas.
• Lock in stains with BEHR ULTRA SCUFF DEFENSE Paint as a spot primer.  
• For heavy stains, test for stain bleed-through by applying BEHR ULTRA SCUFF DEFENSE Paint to a small section. If stain bleeds through, spot prime another coat to the stained area and test again before topcoating. If bleeding continues, a longer dry time is needed before topcoating.
• For drastic color changes or when applying deep colors denoted with a dagger on the color chip, apply a tinted primer coat of BEHR ULTRA SCUFF DEFENSE Paint if needed

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 user 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 required additional coats for complete hide
• Darker colors may require additional dry time between coats
• Cooler temperatures or higher humidity may prolong drying time
• After 4 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

Disposal