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BEHR® Bonding Primer

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For painting projects that involve “tough-to-paint” Interior/Exterior surfaces, choose BEHR ® Bonding Primer. It is specially formulated to bond to a variety of challenging substrates and reduces the need for sanding dense and glossy surfaces – making it an ideal primer choice for painting tile, glass, Kynar ®, and vinyl. This water-based formula has a quick dry time and can be used under Alkyd, Oil, and Water-based topcoats.

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Specially formulated to bond to a variety of challenging substrates
Ideal primer choice for painting tile, glass, Kynar ^®, and vinyl.

Over properly prepared uncoated and previously painted interior or exterior surfaces.
Ideal for Kynar ^®, PVC, vinyl, Formica ^®, glass, tile, glazed brick, fiberglass, chalky paints, glossy finishes, architectural plastics, and metals.
If using as a primer for epoxies, lacquers, products containing xylene or other hot solvents, allow to dry for 24 hours before topcoating; test for compatibility in a discrete area first before full coat application.
Not recommended for floors or horizontal surfaces subject to prolonged water contact.
For dramatic color changes, tint primer with up to 2 fl oz of colorant per gallon.

Preparation

All surfaces must be properly prepared and cleaned.
While BEHR Bonding Primer is formulated to adhere without sanding, it is recommended that a small area be tested for adhesion prior to beginning the job.
Remove loose paint, wash off chalk, dirt and grease with detergent, rinse well and allow to dry.
Remove mildew stains with a mildew stain removing product.
Remove all dust with a damp cloth, allow to dry.
Remove loose rust, peeling paint and mill scale with a scraper, wire brush or sandpaper.
Clean bare metal surfaces in accordance with The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) specifications.

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 on smooth surfaces or 1/2-3/4" nap roller cover on semi-rough or porous surfaces, nylon/polyester brush or an airless sprayer (.015"-.021" 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 requried, thin with water at a rate of no more than 1/2 pint per gallon.
Topcoat within 14 days.