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INSL-X® Primers

Interior and exterior primers to meet a variety of needs. From multi-purpose water and solvent-based primers to superior stain suppressing primers, INSL-X® is known for quality everyday and specialty primers.

Prime All® Multi-Surface Latex Primer Sealer

Prime All® Multi-Surface Latex Primer Sealer

Primer
(AP-1000)

Prime All® Multi-Surface Latex Primer Sealer is a high-quality primer with great flow and leveling. It has strong adhesion and sealing properties while drying to the touch in less than an hour.
  • 100% acrylic
  • Powerful stain blocking
  • Low-VOC
  • Dry to touch in less than 1 hour
  • Spatter-resistant
  • Mildew-resistant coating
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  • Available Colors: White
  • Sheen (or Gloss): Primer
  • Cleanup: Soap and Water
  • Resin Type: 100% Acrylic
  • Recommended Use: Interior, Exterior
  • MPI Rating: 6, 39, 137
  • VOC Range: < 50 g/L
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Aqua Lock® Plus Primer/Sealer

Aqua Lock® Plus Primer/Sealer

Primer
(AQ-04XX)

Aqua Lock® Plus is a multi-purpose, 100% acrylic, water-based primer sealer for outstanding everyday stain blocking on a variety of surfaces. It adheres to interior and exterior surfaces and can be top coated with latex or oil-based coatings.
  • 100% acrylic
  • Blocks tough stains
  • Provides a mold-resistant coating, including in high-humidity areas
  • Quick-drying
  • Top coat in 1 hour
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  • Available Colors: White, Black, Deep Base
  • Sheen (or Gloss): Primer
  • Cleanup: Soap and Water
  • Resin Type: Acrylic
  • Recommended Use: Interior, Exterior
  • MPI Rating: 39
  • VOC Range: < 50 g/L
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Prime Lock Plus

Prime Lock Plus

Primer
(PS-8100)

Prime Lock Plus is an interior and exterior alkyd that primes and seals plaster, wood, drywall, and previously paint or varnished surfaces. It ensures the paint top coat has consistent sheen and appearance (excellent enamel holdout), seals even the toughest stains without raising the wood grain, and can be top coated with any latex or alkyd finish coat.
  • High-hiding, multi-purpose alkyd primer sealer
  • Superior adhesion to glossy surfaces
  • Prevents bleed-through
  • Excellent enamel holdout
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  • Available Colors: White
  • Sheen (or Gloss): Primer
  • Cleanup: Solvent
  • Resin Type: Alkyd
  • Recommended Use: Interior, Exterior
  • MPI Rating: 69
  • VOC Range: > 250 g/L
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Stix® Waterborne Bonding Primer

Stix® Waterborne Bonding Primer

Primer
(SXA-110)

Premium-quality, acrylic-urethane primer with unparalleled adhesion to the most challenging surfaces, including glossy tile, PVC, vinyl, plastic, glass, glazed block, glossy paint, pre-coated siding, fiberglass, and galvanized metals.
  • Bonds to hard-to-coat surfaces
  • Cures in temperatures as low as 35°F
  • Creates an extremely hard film
  • Excellent enamel holdout
  • Can be top coated with almost any product
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  • Available Colors: White
  • Sheen (or Gloss): Primer
  • Cleanup: Soap and Water
  • Resin Type: Acrylic Urethane
  • Recommended Use: Interior, Exterior
  • MPI Rating:
  • VOC Range: < 100 g/L
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Max Block™ Advanced Water-Based Stain Blocking Primer

Max Block™ Advanced Water-Based Stain Blocking Primer

Primer
(SB-5000)

Max Block™ is the next generation of water-based primers, formulated to provide advanced stain-blocking properties when compared with other typical water-based primers. Years of testing on multiple substrates in both interior and exterior environments have resulted in a product with proven effectiveness across multiple types of stains and tannin bleeding type woods such as redwood and cedar—providing a lower-VOC option in lieu of an alkyd-based stain-blocking primer.
  • For interior and exterior use
  • Nationally compliant low-VOC formulation
  • Seals tannin stains
  • Blocks tough household stains and odors
  • Excellent adhesion to vertical and horizontal surfaces
  • Fast drying; top coat in one hour
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  • Available Colors: White
  • Sheen (or Gloss): Primer
  • Cleanup: Soap and Water
  • Resin Type: Acrylic
  • Recommended Use: Interior, Exterior
  • MPI Rating: 6,39,137
  • VOC Range: <50 g/L
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Reduced Odor Oil-Based Primer

Reduced Odor Oil-Based Primer

Primer
(RO-3000)

A modified synthetic alkyd primer sealer formulated with a solvent that produces lower odor levels compared to other INSL-X® alkyd primers. This stain-blocking primer dries to the touch in 30 minutes and is effective at sealing water stains, tannin, smoke stains and more. It can also be used on exterior masonry and to spot prime exterior wood, shingles, and composition siding.
  • Blocks stains
  • Seals all porous surfaces
  • Quick drying
  • Superior adhesion
  • Top-coat with alkyd or latex paints
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  • Available Colors: White
  • Sheen (or Gloss): Primer
  • Cleanup: Solvent
  • Resin Type: Alkyd
  • Recommended Use: Interior
  • MPI Rating: 45
  • VOC Range: > 250 g/L
High-Capacity Professional Roller Covers
High-Capacity Professional Roller Covers

This High Capacity paint roller will provide maximum paint pickup and release. Designed for use with all Benjamin Moore low sheen paints, stains, and primers.

Also available: 4" and 6-1/2" Mini Rollers

Chinex® Professional Paint Brushes
Chinex® Professional Paint Brushes

This 100% Dupont™ Chinex® extra firm blend paint brush is best for applying Low VOC and High Viscosity paints. Great for interior and exterior painting. Formulated for use with all Benjamin Moore interior or exterior latex and oil-based paints, stains, and primers.

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High Build Peel Bonding Primer

High Build Peel Bonding Primer

Primer
(BP-1100)

This problem-solving primer is designed to smooth and seal weathered surfaces with peeling, cracking or chalking paint. Ideal for wood, galvanized metal or masonry surfaces, this water-based acrylic primer applies as a milky white color for ease of visibility and can be applied up to 20 mils wet to ensure a smooth surface.
  • Glues down and stops peeling paint
  • Remains flexible over time
  • Provides a mildew-resistant finish
  • Low-VOC
  • Top coat in 2 hours
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  • Available Colors: White
  • Sheen (or Gloss): Primer
  • Cleanup: Soap and Water
  • Resin Type: Acrylic
  • Recommended Use: Interior, Exterior
  • MPI Rating:
  • VOC Range: < 50 g/L
Nylon/Polyester (Extra Firm) Professional Paint Brushes
Nylon/Polyester (Extra Firm) Professional Paint Brushes

This extra firm blend brush of nylon/polyester filaments is extremely durable and perfect for interior or exterior painting and suitable for use on rough surfaces. This brush is specifically designed for use with all Benjamin Moore interior or exterior latex and oil-based paints, stains, primers, and polyurethanes.

High-Capacity Professional Roller Covers
High-Capacity Professional Roller Covers

This High Capacity paint roller will provide maximum paint pickup and release. Designed for use with all Benjamin Moore low sheen paints, stains, and primers.

Also available: 4" and 6-1/2" Mini Rollers

Nylon/Polyester (Firm) Professional Paint Brushes
Nylon/Polyester (Firm) Professional Paint Brushes

This firm blend brush of nylon/polyester filaments is extremely durable and suitable for everyday use. This brush is specifically designed for use with all Benjamin Moore interior or exterior latex and oil-based paints, stains, primers, and polyurethanes.

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High Build Latex Primer

High Build Latex Primer

Primer
(HB-2100)

INSL-X High Build Primer is an interior latex primer formulated to provide a smooth, uniform finish on new drywall, composition board, and cured plaster. When sprayed, it can replace a traditional skim coat to achieve a Level 5 finish, addressing the porosity differences between drywall paper and joint compound, and minimize minor surface imperfections including paper fuzz, minor sanding grooves, nicks and pinholes. It can be sanded easily and recoated in as little as 4 hours.
  • Provides a smooth base for a uniform finish
  • Minimizes minor surface imperfections
  • Can be used to achieve a level 5 finish
  • Minimizes joint banding or photographing
  • Can be applied up to 20 mils
  • Easy to sand
  • Available Colors: White
  • Sheen (or Gloss): Primer
  • Cleanup: Soap and Water
  • Resin Type: Vinyl Acrylic
  • Recommended Use: Interior
  • MPI Rating:
  • VOC Range: < 50 g/L
Nylon/Polyester (Extra Firm) Professional Paint Brushes
Nylon/Polyester (Extra Firm) Professional Paint Brushes

This extra firm blend brush of nylon/polyester filaments is extremely durable and perfect for interior or exterior painting and suitable for use on rough surfaces. This brush is specifically designed for use with all Benjamin Moore interior or exterior latex and oil-based paints, stains, primers, and polyurethanes.

High-Capacity Professional Roller Covers
High-Capacity Professional Roller Covers

This High Capacity paint roller will provide maximum paint pickup and release. Designed for use with all Benjamin Moore low sheen paints, stains, and primers.

Also available: 4" and 6-1/2" Mini Rollers

Nylon/Polyester (Firm) Professional Paint Brushes
Nylon/Polyester (Firm) Professional Paint Brushes

This firm blend brush of nylon/polyester filaments is extremely durable and suitable for everyday use. This brush is specifically designed for use with all Benjamin Moore interior or exterior latex and oil-based paints, stains, primers, and polyurethanes.

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Vapor Barrier Primer/Sealer

Vapor Barrier Primer/Sealer

Primer
(VB-5000)

Specially designed as an interior latex primer sealer that provides a film with low vapor permeability, this non-breathing primer-sealer acts as a moisture vapor barrier when applied on interior walls and ceilings. Ideal for wallboard and plaster surfaces, this primer offers good adhesion, excellent holdout and dries quickly.
  • Provides a Class II vapor barrier
  • Excellent holdout
  • Low-VOC
  • Can be used under latex or solvent-based paints
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  • Available Colors: White, May be tinted with up to 2 fl. oz. of Benjamin Moore Gennex, Color Preview or universal colorant per gallon.
  • Sheen (or Gloss): Primer
  • Cleanup: Soap and Water
  • Resin Type: Styrene Butadiene Acrylic
  • Recommended Use: Interior
  • MPI Rating:
  • VOC Range: < 50 g/L
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