Benjamin Moore FRESH START® Deck & Siding Exterior Primer

• • Benefits •
• • Description •
• • Specification •

• • Exceptional adhesion abilities

  • Ideal for tannin-rich woods like cedar and redwood.

  • Suppresses and seals stains uniformly.

  • Fast-drying – same day recoat

• Outside priming of fresh or previously coated wood, under light colored solid stains, and where cedar and redwood bleeding may be an issue.

  This alkyd primer for outdoor use is great for sealing new or previously coated wood. For projects where cedar or redwood bleeding is a concern, it provides excellent stain blocking.

  Do not apply when air and surface temperatures are below 50 °F (10 °C). Apply one or two coats. For best results, use a Benjamin Moore® custom-blended china bristle or nylon/polyester brush, Benjamin Moore® roller, or a similar product. This product can also be sprayed.

• Technical Data

  White

  Vehicle Type Alkyd

  Pigment Type Titanium Dioxide

  Volume Solids 56%

  Coverage per Gallon at

  Recommended Film Thickness 450 – 550 Sq. Ft.

  Recommended Film

  Thickness

  – Wet 3.0 – 3.6 mils

  – Dry 1.7 – 2.0 mils

  Depending on surface texture and porosity. Be sure to estimate

  the right amount of paint for the job. This will ensure color

  uniformity and minimize the disposal of excess paint.

  Dry Time @ 77 °F

  (25 °C) @ 50% RH

  – To Touch 6 Hours

  – To Recoat 8 Hours

  High humidity and cool temperatures will result in longer dry,

  recoat and service times.

  Dries By Evaporation, Oxidation

  Viscosity 82 ± 2 KU

  Flash Point Combustible

  Gloss / Sheen Low Lustre (5 – 15 @ 60°)

  Surface Temperature

  at Application

  – Min. 50 °F

  – Max 90 °F

  Thin With Do Not Thin

  Clean Up Thinner Mineral Spirits

  Weight Per Gallon 11.6 lbs

  Storage Temperature – Min. 40 °F

  – Max 90 °F

  Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

  343 Grams/Liter 2.8 Lbs./Gallon