Fresh Start® All-Purpose Primer | Benjamin Moore
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Fresh Start® All-Purpose Primer

Benjamin Moore

Our most versatile oil-based primer.

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  • For interior and exterior use
  • Blocks tannin and difficult stains
  • Seals uniformly
  • Provides a mildew resistant coating
  • Excellent adhesion
  • Only available in certain markets

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This primer offers tannin & stain blocking you can count on for your many projects.
  • Prevents tannin and difficult stains from bleeding into the finish coat
  • Excellent adhesion to interior and exterior surfaces
  • Seals uniformly
  • Recoat in 4 hours
  • Low VOC alkyd primer
Key Feature(s)1 PartCalcimineHigh HideMulti PurposeMulti-SubstrateSealerSmoke CoverStain BlockingTintableTinted
Interior/ExteriorInteriorExteriorInterior/Exterior
Recommended For Use OnDrywall, Plaster, Wood
SurfaceDrywallPlasterWood
VOC Range< 100
Compliance & CertificationsOTC (Ozone Transport Commission)OTC II (Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) Phase II)CARB (California Air Regulation Board)CARB07 (California Air Regulation Board 2007)CARB19 (California Air Regulation Board 2019)UTAH (Utah)AZMC (Arizona Maricopa County)SCAQMD (South Coast Air Quality Management District)MPI #5, 45, 69, 136
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)550-650
Number of Recommended Coats1 or 2
Dry Time6 Hours
Recoat Time3-4 Hours
Full Cure (Days)7
Resin Vehicle TypeAlkyd
Clean UpMineral Spirits
Volume Solids (±2%)66.0
WFT: Wet Film Thickness (mils)2.5-2.9
DFT: Dry Film Thickness (mils)1.6-1.9
WPG (Weight per Gallon)14.1
Application MethodBlack Cina Bristle Professional BrushesShed-Resistant Professional Roller Covers
Application Temp Range (°F)50-90
SegmentResidentialCommercial
ProjectBarnBasementBathroomBathroom CeilingBedroomCabinetCeilingDeckDoorFenceGarageGarage DoorKitchenLiving RoomPorchSidingTrim
Recommended For Use OnDrywall, Plaster, Wood
Key Feature(s)1 PartCalcimineHigh HideMulti PurposeMulti-SubstrateSealerSmoke CoverStain BlockingTintableTinted
Interior/ExteriorInteriorExteriorInterior/Exterior
SurfaceDrywallPlasterWood
VOC Range< 100
Compliance & CertificationsOTC (Ozone Transport Commission)OTC II (Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) Phase II)CARB (California Air Regulation Board)CARB07 (California Air Regulation Board 2007)CARB19 (California Air Regulation Board 2019)UTAH (Utah)AZMC (Arizona Maricopa County)SCAQMD (South Coast Air Quality Management District)MPI #5, 45, 69, 136
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)550-650
Number of Recommended Coats1 or 2
Dry Time6 Hours
Recoat Time3-4 Hours
Full Cure (Days)7
Resin Vehicle TypeAlkyd
Clean UpMineral Spirits
Volume Solids (±2%)66.0
WFT: Wet Film Thickness (mils)2.5-2.9
DFT: Dry Film Thickness (mils)1.6-1.9
WPG (Weight per Gallon)14.1
Application MethodBlack Cina Bristle Professional BrushesShed-Resistant Professional Roller Covers
Application Temp Range (°F)50-90
SegmentResidentialCommercial
ProjectBarnBasementBathroomBathroom CeilingBedroomCabinetCeilingDeckDoorFenceGarageGarage DoorKitchenLiving RoomPorchSidingTrim

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TDS C085 (English)

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