Stix® Waterborne Bonding Primer | Benjamin Moore
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  • A close-up of Insl-X® Stix® primer being rolled onto a pink tile surface.
  • Stix® Waterborne Bonding Primer
  • Icons indicating a 30 minute dry time and 3 to 4 hours recoat time, 300-400 square feet coverage, and cleanup.
  • Icons indicating tenacious adhesion to challenging surfaces; use on various surfaces, such as tile, gloss paint, and vinyl; can be top coated with almost any product.
  • A close-up of Insl-X® Stix® primer being rolled onto a pink tile surface.
  • Stix® Waterborne Bonding Primer
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Stix® Waterborne Bonding Primer

Insl-x

A high-adhesion primer that is designed to bond to difficult-to-coat surfaces.

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  • Excellent enamel holdout
  • Smooth leveling
  • Soap and water clean-up
  • Interior or exterior use
  • Recoat in 3-4 hours

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Premium-quality, acrylic-urethane primer with tenacious adhesion to the most challenging surfaces.
  • Tenacious adhesion to the most challenging surfaces
  • Can be top coated with almost any product
  • Low temperature application as low as 35°F (1.7°C)
  • 300-400 square feet coverage per gallon
  • Low VOC
  • Easy soap and water clean up
  • Excellent enamel holdout, providing a great base for an even finish
Key Feature(s)DTMMulti-SubstrateTinted1 PartSealerAdheres to Glossy SurfaceBondingDirect-to-metalMulti PurposeTintable
Interior/ExteriorInterior
Recommended For Use OnComposite, Wood, Non-Ferrous Metal, Vinyl, Masonry, Galvanized Metal, Metal, Brick, Fiberglass, PVC, Drywall, Masonite, Ceramic, Concrete, Stone, Stucco, Aluminum, Ceiling Tile, Tile, Plaster, Composite Wood
SurfaceMetalVinylCeiling TileFiberglassNon-Ferrous MetalPVCPlasterComposite WoodWoodCompositeTileCeramicConcreteGalvanized MetalMasonryStoneAluminumBrickStuccoMasoniteDrywall
VOC Level< 100
VOC Range< 100
Compliance & CertificationsVOC Compliant in all areas
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)27.9-37.2 sq.m. (300-400 sq. ft.)
Number of Recommended Coats1 or 2
Dry Time30 Minutes
Recoat Time3-4 Hours
Return to Service (Days)4
Resin Vehicle TypeUrethaneWaterborneAcrylicLatex
Clean UpSoap and Water
Volume Solids (±2%)40.0
WFT: Wet Film Thickness (mils)4.0-5.3
DFT: Dry Film Thickness (mils)1.6-2.1
WPG (Weight per Gallon)5.1 kg (11.3 lbs.)
Application MethodBrushRollSprayPad
Application Temp Range (°F)1.7-32.2°C (35-90°F)
Application Spray Pressure (PSI)2200-2500
SegmentResidentialCommercial
ProjectLiving RoomTileBarnGarage DoorTrimBathroomBasementBathroom CeilingBedroomCeilingDoorKitchenGarageCabinet
Recommended For Use OnComposite, Wood, Non-Ferrous Metal, Vinyl, Masonry, Galvanized Metal, Metal, Brick, Fiberglass, PVC, Drywall, Masonite, Ceramic, Concrete, Stone, Stucco, Aluminum, Ceiling Tile, Tile, Plaster, Composite Wood
Key Feature(s)DTMMulti-SubstrateTinted1 PartSealerAdheres to Glossy SurfaceBondingDirect-to-metalMulti PurposeTintable
Interior/ExteriorInterior
SurfaceMetalVinylCeiling TileFiberglassNon-Ferrous MetalPVCPlasterComposite WoodWoodCompositeTileCeramicConcreteGalvanized MetalMasonryStoneAluminumBrickStuccoMasoniteDrywall
VOC Level< 100
VOC Range< 100
Compliance & CertificationsVOC Compliant in all areas
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)27.9-37.2 sq.m. (300-400 sq. ft.)
Number of Recommended Coats1 or 2
Dry Time30 Minutes
Recoat Time3-4 Hours
Return to Service (Days)4
Resin Vehicle TypeUrethaneWaterborneAcrylicLatex
Clean UpSoap and Water
Volume Solids (±2%)40.0
WFT: Wet Film Thickness (mils)4.0-5.3
DFT: Dry Film Thickness (mils)1.6-2.1
WPG (Weight per Gallon)5.1 kg (11.3 lbs.)
Application MethodBrushRollSprayPad
Application Temp Range (°F)1.7-32.2°C (35-90°F)
Application Spray Pressure (PSI)2200-2500
SegmentResidentialCommercial
ProjectLiving RoomTileBarnGarage DoorTrimBathroomBasementBathroom CeilingBedroomCeilingDoorKitchenGarageCabinet

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