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Fresh Start® Undercoater & Primer/Sealer

Benjamin Moore

A alkyd premium sealer and undercoater that is ideal for interior wood projects and blocking difficult stains.

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  • For interior use
  • Provides the foundation for a smooth finish
  • Delivers outstanding stain supression
  • Excellent adhesion

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This premium interior alkyd primer blocks tough stains and provides a high film build to achieve a smooth finish.

  • Formulated for suppressing most bleeding type stains including crayon, graffiti, grease marks, water stains, rust stains, and smoke
  • Enables a uniform top coat sheen
  • Use as an undercoater for interior wood trim and doors
  • Can be sanded or recoated in 2 hours
  • Available in a deep tint base
Key Feature(s)1 PartCalcimineMulti-SubstrateSealerSmoke CoverStain BlockingTintableTinted
Interior/ExteriorInterior
Recommended For Use OnCeiling Tile, Concrete, Drywall, Plaster, Wood
SurfaceCeiling TileConcreteDrywallPlasterWood
VOC Range< 350
Compliance & CertificationsOTC (Ozone Transport Commission)FED (Federal)AZMC (Arizona Maricopa County)CARB (California Air Regulation Board)
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)400-500
Number of Recommended Coats1 or 2
Dry Time1 Hour
Recoat Time2 Hours
Resin Vehicle TypeAlkyd
Clean UpMineral Spirits
Application MethodBrushRollSpray
Application Temp Range (°F)50-90
Application Spray Pressure (PSI)1500-2500
SegmentResidentialCommercial
ProjectBasementBathroomBathroom CeilingBedroomCabinetCeilingDoorKitchenLiving RoomTrim
Recommended For Use OnCeiling Tile, Concrete, Drywall, Plaster, Wood
Key Feature(s)1 PartCalcimineMulti-SubstrateSealerSmoke CoverStain BlockingTintableTinted
Interior/ExteriorInterior
SurfaceCeiling TileConcreteDrywallPlasterWood
VOC Range< 350
Compliance & CertificationsOTC (Ozone Transport Commission)FED (Federal)AZMC (Arizona Maricopa County)CARB (California Air Regulation Board)
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)400-500
Number of Recommended Coats1 or 2
Dry Time1 Hour
Recoat Time2 Hours
Resin Vehicle TypeAlkyd
Clean UpMineral Spirits
Application MethodBrushRollSpray
Application Temp Range (°F)50-90
Application Spray Pressure (PSI)1500-2500
SegmentResidentialCommercial
ProjectBasementBathroomBathroom CeilingBedroomCabinetCeilingDoorKitchenLiving RoomTrim

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