Recommended Uses
Apply as a primer/finish to interior acoustic ceiling tiles
or painted ceilings, light fixtures, HVAC ductwork &
vents, overhead pipes & conduit, or anywhere an overhead
high hiding stain sealing primer or spot finish is needed.
Interior Substrates
New, primed or previously painted ceiling tiles, drywall,
cured plaster, cement, stucco, wood (pine, fir, birch,
oak and plywood), aluminum, iron, steel and galvanized metal,
PVC, glossy laminates and other interior surfaces.
Paint or Primer for All Ceilings
Dries flat and will match some white painted ceilings.
Use as a stain blocking primer for any ceiling
surface. May be topcoated with ceiling paint in two hours when
used as a primer.
Surface Preparation
Surfaces should be clean, dry, sound and free of dust, dirt, excess
ive chalky material, grime, grease, oil, wax, mildew, wallpaper
adhesive or any contamination that may interfere with adhesion.
If unsure, always wash surface with a household ammonia and
water solution, appropriate cleaning solution, or solvent (Do not
use TSP as a cleaner). Remove any unsoundly adhered coatings.
Sand any remaining paint film edges smooth with the surface.
Attempt to remove existing stains by washing, sanding, scraping, etc.
Remove interior mildew with an interior mildew cleaner. Countersink
nexposed nail heads, spot-prime and fill with Zinsser Ready Patch®
spackling compound. Wire brush rusty areas.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint,
you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC.
Contact the National Lead Information Hotline at
1-800-424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
Application Directions
Shake can until ball inside rattles, then continue shaking for one minute.
If ball does not rattle, do not strike can. Repeat shaking periodically during use.
Test spray pattern on scrap surface before using. Spray 10-
12 inches from surface. Mask off nearby objects. Apply with short dusting’ strokes.
Will seal most stains. When finished, clean valve by holding can upside down
and spraying until clear gas comes out. To clear clogged spray tip, remove
from can and clean with pin.
Application conditions
Apply within the following ranges: Humidity 0% to 85%
Temperature 40° F to 90°F (4°C to 32°C)
Drying Time
-Dries to the touch in 30 minutes. Allow a minimum of 2 hours
dry time before recoating or applying topcoat. Lower
temperature and higher humidity will prolong dry time of the product.
Coverage
Approximately 15 square feet per 13 oz aerosol can. Surface porosity
may reduce square foot coverage and require a second coat.
Cleanup
Clean spills and drips with a rag dampened in mineral spirits.
Disposal
Dispose of unused or unwanted product in accordance with
local laws regulating water-based coatings.
