PRIMERS
PRIMER PRODUCTS IN NORTH BAY
There are so many different types of primers that are specifically designed for different surfaces. Primer is the key to adherence that allows for long-lasting paint. Using a primer is often necessary when painting new drywall, bare wood, glossy surfaces, fire damage, nicotine, etc. For more information about when you should use a primer, feel free to get in touch with us. We carry these primers:
Many people are led to believe that paint and primer in one is all you need to go over any surface. That is totally wrong. There are specific primers for different surfaces. Primer sealers are different than undercoaters. We have specific primers for drywall, wood, cedar tanning, water stains, varnish and glossy surfaces, nicotine and smoke damage, and galvanize metal. Contact us
to see which primer is right for your painting project.
Primers
ADHERO PLUS (290)
MF
Description: Super adherent, 100% acrylic primer. Use this primer over varnish, flat and high gloss ceramic, aluminum, panelling, fiber glass, melamine, alkyd paint and on galvanized metal. This primer gives exceptional results on drywall and drywall compounds, plaster, cement blocks, plywood, metal, bricks and stones, varnish, concrete, vinyl siding and pre-painted steel. Once primed, these surfaces can be painted. Adhero can be tinted to help with colour coverage.
Sheen: Flat
Coverage: 500 sq. ft. / gallon
Size: Quart (1L), Gallon (4L), Pail (20L)
Dry time: Approximately
Clean up: Water 2 to 4 hours to recoat
Use: Interior and exterior
PROLINE BLUE LABEL PRIMER (6070)
MF
This latex acrylic primer sealer is great for sealing new drywall and repairing areas to obtain an even luster when applying the top coat. In our opinion, this product is the best primer for drywall because it will seal extremely well to facilitate your finish coat and give you much better coverage. The Proline Primer has a very good opacity that is easy to sand once dry, without overloading the sandpaper.
Sheen: Flat
Coverage: Approximately 520-600 sq. ft. per gallon
Size: Gallon (4L), pail (20L)
Dry Time: Approximately 2 to 6 hours to recoat
Clean up: Water
Use: Interior only
PORTICO (270)
MF
The portico primer can be used on indoor and outdoor surfaces to add an undercoat of supreme quality. It is made with 100% acrylic resin. It provides ideal hiding power for hard-to-cover paint colours. It is also an excellent sealer that delays mildew proliferation.
Sheen: Flat
Coverage: Approximately 440-500 sq. ft. per gallon
Size: Quart (1L), gallon (4L), pail (20L)
Dry Time: Approximately 2 hours to recoat
Clean up: Water
Use: Indoor and outdoor
B-I-N®
ZINSSER
B-I-N® is the ultimate shellac-based primer, sealer and stain killer. Will adhere to the toughest of stains and permanently block odours. Use this primer to seal bleeding knots and sap streaks. It even works on water stains, fungal degradation, nicotine, oil stains and marker pens. It is the best primer to seal animal smells. It dries in only 15 minutes and can be recoated in only 45 minutes!
Sheen: Flat
Coverage: Approximately 400-500 sq. ft. per gallon
Size: Spray can, 473 ml, quart (1L), gallon (4L), pails (20L)
Dry time: Approximately 15 minutes to touch, approximately 30 minutes to recoat
Clean up: Methyl hydrate
Use: Interior. Exterior spot priming only.
COVER-STAIN®
ZINSSER
Cover-Stain is an oil-based primer that has great hiding power for indoors and outdoors. It will penetrate and seal wood. It also blocks cedar and redwood bleeding, and it seals water, smoke and nicotine stains.
Sheen: Flat
Coverage: Approximately 400-450 sq. ft. per gallon
Size: Spray can, quart (1L), gallon (4L), pail (20L)
Dry Time: Approximately 30 minutes to touch and 2 hours to recoat
Clean up: Mineral spirits
Use: Interior and exterior
ODORLESS
ZINSSER
Odorless is an oil-based stain blocker, without the solvent odor! With low VOC, this primer was specifically designed to seal though stains indoors. It seals stains from water, fire and smoke damage when odour is a concern. It can also be used as a ceiling flat finish; it’s ideal for stucco ceilings.
Sheen: Flat
Coverage: Approximately 350-400 sq. ft. per gallon
Size: Spray can, quart (1L), gallon (4L)
Dry Time: Approximately 2 hours to recoat
Clean up: Mineral spirits
Use: Interior only
PEEL STOP®
ZINSSER
Peel Stop is a clear binding primer that will stop paint from peeling. This water-based, low-odor formula can simply be brushed on to seal paint cracks, bind chalky residue and glue down gaps under edges of old paint. It is a great product for extending the life of problem surfaces.
Sheen: Flat
Coverage: Approximately 318-422 sq. ft. per gallon
Size: Gallon (4L)
Dry time: Approximately 2 hours between coats
Clean up: Water
Use: Interior and exterior
TRIM MAGIC®
X-I-M®
TRIM MAGIC® is just what you need to fill and prepare all trim and frames that have excessive cracks and peeling. It has a formula that seals leaks and cracks instantly with a clear satin finish. It is a low-VOC formula, and you must use a latex topcoat afterwards.
Sheen: Flat
Coverage: Approximately 60 to 240 sq. ft. per gallon
Size: Quart (1L), gallon (4L)
Dry Time: Goes on white, ready to recoat when dried to hazy clear
Clean up: Water (immediately after use)
Use: Interior and exterior
SPEEDHIDE SEALER (6-2C)
PPG PAINTS®
This is an interior latex primer with low VOC and low odor. Offers excellent sealing properties, and it’s recommended to be used on interior wallboard and drywall surfaces. It provides a uniform finish with easy application.
Sheen: Flat
Coverage: Approximately 400 sq. ft. per gallon
Size: Gallon (4L), pail (20L)
Dry time: Dries to touch in approximately 30 minutes, recoat after approximately 4 hours
Clean up: Water
Use: Interior only
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