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BEHR® Drywall Plus Primer & Sealer

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For excellent performance under flat and eggshell paints, choose BEHR ® Drywall Plus Primer & Sealer. This 100% acrylic formula is more versatile than PVA primers, making it ideal for wood, woodboard, drywall and other porous surfaces in all your home's low-moisture rooms. It also seals untreated wood, and it's tintable to allow for dramatic color change.

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100% acrylic formula is more versatile than PVA primers
Seals untreated wood, and it's tintable to allow for dramatic color change.

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.
New brick should be thoroughly dried out; test pH prior to applying primer.
The pH must be under 9.0 before coating.
Existing brick should be free of any soot, ash, creosote, grease or other stains which could affect adhesion of the primer.
Remove efflorescence with a mixed solution of one part vinegar and one part water, rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry.

Application

Apply when air and surface temperatures are between 50-90°F (10-32°C).
Use a high-quality 3/8-1/2” nap roller cover, nylon/polyester brush or an airless sprayer (.015-.019” spray tip, 60 mesh filter).
Stir primer occasionally.
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.