SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

Below are the industry's top primers, epoxies, masonry waterproofers, polyurethane enamels and more to service special elements of painting projects. For more on primers, go here to see our blog article "Why do I need to prime?" in Upper Village Life.

INTERIOR

Fresh Start® Premium Interior Primers

Fresh Start® Premium Interior Primers

Our Fresh Start premium primers come in both latex and oil based formulations to ensure the best possible results by providing the proper foundation for every finish coat. They combine the excellent adhesion and sealing desired in an interior primer with the added benefits of being low odour and quick drying. Choose from specialty products that solve problems with stains, moisture damage, and other common issues. Go here to see the full family of Fresh Start® Premium Interior Primers.

Benjamin Moore Super Spec®Primers

Super Spec®Primers

The Super Spec line offers a complete portfolio of primers for residential and commercial use.

Benjamin Moore Super Spec HP DTM paint

Super Spec HP DTMs

These products are the most widely used coatings for the maintenance business and have been modified to offer additional protection and or application properties. DTM, direct to metal, products that play a dual role as both primer and finish. Available in Acrylic, Alkyd and Alkyd with Urethane.

INSL-X Odor Less Interior Primer

Reduced Odour Oil Based Primer

 

A premium quality alkyd primer is a universal favourite when a quality under coater, sealer and stain blocking primer is needed. It can be used over oil or latex paint and performs equally well under all Benjamin Moore architectural finish coats. Excellent adhesion and sealing for interior surfaces. Excellent hide. Stain blocker. Minimal odour.

INSL-X Seal Lock Plus

Seal Lock™ Plus

IL-6800

Seal Lock Plus is an alcohol-based interior primer/sealer that stops bleeding on plaster, wood, metal, and masonry. It helps block and lock down odours from smoke and fire damage and is an ideal replacement for pigmented shellac. Seal Lock Plus may be used as a primer for porous substrates or as a sealer/stain blocker.

Alternative to shellac, excellent stain blocker, seals porous surfaces

Dries tack free in 15 minutes

BULLS EYE 1-2-3® WATER-BASE PRIMER

A whole house, universal interior and exterior, water-base stain-killing primer-sealer. Excellent adhesion to glossy surfaces, including tile and enameled trim. Low odour and easy-to-apply with great flow and leveling. Breathable, flexible acrylic formula resists blistering and peeling.

 

PRODUCT FEATURES: Water-base primer-sealer; interior and exterior; Sticks to all surfaces without sanding; Seals stains, graffiti and tannin bleed; Mold & mildew resistant film; Rust inhibitive – great for new metal; Fast 1 hour dry time

 

B-I-N® SHELLAC-BASE PRIMER

The original pigmented shellac stain-killing primer-sealer. Great for knots, water stains, fire and smoke damage. Best interior new wood primer. Dries in minutes; recoat in 45 minutes. Seals in tough stains, pet, smoke and fire odours. Great under all topcoats.

 

PRODUCT FEATURES: Shellac-base primer-sealer; for interior and spot exterior use; greatest stain sealer; seals knots and sap streaks; seals pet, smoke and musty odors; sticks to all surfaces without sanding; lightning fast dry - recoat in 45 minutes.

 

COVER-STAIN® OIL-BASE PRIMER

An all-purpose oil-base stain-killing primer-sealer. Ideal for interior and exterior applications. Recoat in only one hour. Great for cedar bleed. May be used under any oil-base or water-base topcoat. Convenient 13-oz. aerosol spray is great for spot priming stains.

 

PRODUCT FEATURES: Interior and exterior; best exterior wood sealer; blocks cedar & redwood bleed; seals water, smoke & nicotine stains; sticks to all surfaces without sanding; dries in 1 hour

 

Benjamin Moore, Corotech, 100% Solids Epoxy Coating

100% Solids Epoxy Coating

V430

100% Solids Epoxy is a two-component, high-build epoxy. It is formulated for use as a one-coat application on interior concrete floors subjected to industrial chemicals and fumes. This product can also be used in severe exposure applications subjected to heavy abrasion and vehicular traffic.

Benjamin Moore, Corotech, 100% Solids Epoxy Pre-Primer

100% Solids Epoxy Pre-Primer

100% Solids Epoxy Pre-Primer is formulated for use on both clean, rusted steel and prepared masonry. For rusted steel where extensive surface preparation is needed, but not logistically possible, the penetrating properties and extended dry time — 16 hours at 77 °F (25 °C) — of this two-component epoxy seal crevices and other imperfections, promoting better adhesion for subsequent coats. For prepared masonry surfaces, V155 penetrates and seals, providing an excellent foundation for subsequent coats of Corotech epoxy floor coatings. The unique, 100% solids formula of V155 drives out moisture and forms a sealed epoxy barrier that inhibits future corrosion.

 

INSL-X Corotech, Pre-Catalyzed Waterborne Epoxy

 

Pre-Catalyzed Waterborne Epoxy — Eggshell

V342

Pre-Catalyzed Waterborne Epoxy is extremely durable and easy to use. It is a single-component epoxy that performs like its two-component counterparts, yet without odor. This eggshell finish is well suited for moderately severe industrial exposures and high-traffic areas that require frequent cleaning. (Not suitable for use on floors.)

Coronado Rust Scat Polyurethane Enamel

Rust Scat Polyurethane Enamel is a rust-preventative coating that delivers exceptional hardness and durability. Formulated with a urethane-modified alkyd resin, it can be applied to interior or exterior ferrous or non-ferrous metals. (Not intended for use over galvanized metal.)

Benjamin Moore, Corotech, Waterborne Amine Epoxy

Waterborne Amine Epoxy

V440

Waterborne Amine Epoxy is formulated to provide superior chemical, abrasion and impact resistance. The highly cross-linked film provides years of service in industrial and commercial applications and is particularly suited for use on concrete floors subjected to severe service conditions.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

BENJAMIN MOORE PAINT EXTENDER

BENJAMIN MOORE PAINT EXTENDER

A premium waterborne extender for Benjamin Moore waterborne premium paints. Use as a thinner and open time extender for all Benjamin Moore's interior or exterior latex paints when application conditions require it. Specially formulated to enhance the application properties of our premium products without adverse effects on dry film properties. Proprietary 100% acrylic. Very low VOC and very low odour. For interior and exterior use.

X-I-M Peel Bond's TRIM MAGIC, Clear Ultra High Build, Water Based Bonding Primer Sealer and Filler

TRIM MAGIC®

TRIM MAGIC® Clear Ultra High Build, Water Based Bonding Primer Sealer and Filler can help reduce the time spent on surface preparation and prepares trim and frame surfaces for latex topcoating. 

High build, water base primer

Bonds to old paint, wood, T1-11, PVC, aluminum and more

Low VOC, low odour

Dries hazy / clear and accepts latex topcoats

X-I-M UMA Primer, Sealer, Bonder

UMA®

UMA’s advanced technology has both primer and adhesive-like properties.  A quick drying, white bonding primer / sealer that provides excellent adhesion. Can be tinted. for tough-to-paint surfaces: glass, tile, Formica, metals, many plastics, wood and other construction materials including Kynar® and silicone polyester pre-coated siding. Accepts all topcoats, bonds / seals to hard-to-paint surfaces, excellent wet adhesion, low VOC, low odour.

INSL-X Aqua Lock™ Plus 100% acrylic, water-based primer/sealer

Aqua Lock™ Plus

AQ-0400

Aqua Lock Plus is a multipurpose, 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.

INSL-X Stix® Waterborne Bonding Primer

Stix® Waterborne Bonding Primer

SXA-110

Stix Waterborne Bonding Primer is a premium-quality, acrylic-urethane primer-sealer 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.

INSL-X Tuffcrete waterborne acrylic concrete stain

TuffCrete® Waterborne Acrylic Concrete Stain

CST-2000

TuffCrete Waterborne Acrylic Waterproofing Concrete Stain is a water-reduced acrylic concrete coating designed for application to interior or exterior masonry surfaces. It may be applied in one coat, as a stain, or in two coats for an opaque finish. Waterborne acrylic formula.

Non Fading, Fast Drying, Rugged, durable finish, Resists detergents, oils, grease & scrubbing

For interior or exterior masonry surfaces

INSL-X Hot Trax garage floor paint

Hot Trax®

HTF-XXX

Hot Trax is a high-performance, ready-to-use, epoxy-fortified acrylic concrete and garage floor coating that resists hot tire pick-up and marring common to driveways and garage floors. Hot Trax seals and protects concrete from chemicals, water, oil, and grease. This durable, low-satin finish resists cracking and can also be used on exterior concrete, masonry, stucco, cinder block, and brick. Low-VOC, Resists hot tire pick-up, Interior or exterior use, Recoat in 24 hours.

Park vehicles in 5-7 days, Qualifies for LEED credit.

UGL Latex Base DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer

 

DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer

Latex Base DRYLOK® Masonry Waterproofer is a low odor, water clean-up formula for waterproofing all interior, exterior, above or below grade masonry walls, cinder and concrete blocks, stucco, brick, retaining walls, basements, and foundation. No pre-mixing or pre-wetting necessary.

Fresh Start® Premium Interior Primers

Fresh Start® Premium Interior Primers

Our Fresh Start premium primers come in both latex and oil based formulations to ensure the best possible results by providing the proper foundation for every finish coat. They combine the excellent adhesion and sealing desired in an interior primer with the added benefits of being low odour and quick drying. Choose from specialty products that solve problems with stains, moisture damage, and other common issues. Go here to see the full family of Fresh Start® Premium Interior Primers.