Valspar® Prep Step® Whole House Primer

This primer provides high quality adhesion for oil or latex topcoats. A durable, whole house primer that features great flexibility on bare or weathered wood. The fast drying formulation also cleans up easily with soap and water. Plus it gives a mildew resistant coating. Ideal for siding, trim and foundations Improves topcoat adhesion, durability and finish Creates a mold-, mildew-, and algae-resistant finish Applies in temperatures as low as 35°F Coverage: 300 ft²/gal - 400 ft²/gal HOW TO USE Usage This paint is ideal for use on properly prepared exterior surfaces including bare wood, previously painted wood siding and trim, brick, concrete, cement, stucco, non-rusted galvanized gutters and downspouts. DO NOT USE over hardboard siding or gummy pine; use an exterior oil primer for these surfaces. Prep Surface should be clean, dry and dull. Glossy surfaces should be dulled. Thoroughly clean the surface and remove all dirt, dust, chalk, rust, grease, wax, mildew and peeling paint and allow to dry. See technical data page for additional surface prep. Application Stir thoroughly before and during use. Apply with a premium quality polyester brush, “one coat” roller or airless sprayer. If applying by sprayer, back-roll or back-brush to work primer into the surface. Apply a liberal coat of primer uniformly, working well into the surface. Allow to dry at least 2 hours before applying a latex topcoat, overnight for oil topcoats. Dry Time Dry Time @ 77 °F and 50 % Relative HumidityTo The Touch: 30 minute - 60 minuteRecoat: 2 hour Clean-up & Disposal Clean up with warm, soapy water. Recommended Coats: 1 coats Dry To the Touch*: 30 minute - 60 minute Recoat*: 2 hour *Dry Time @ 77 °F and 50 % Relative Humidity