Valspar Prep-Step Exterior Latex Primer – White, 5 Gallon

Ensure a flawless and long-lasting finish with the Valspar Prep-Step Exterior Latex Primer, model 044.0000981.008. This professional-grade primer is designed to provide exceptional adhesion for both oil- and latex-based topcoats, making it ideal for a wide range of exterior surfaces. Its flexible, fast-drying formula is perfect for bare or weathered wood, masonry, and stucco, offering superior durability and resistance to mildew.

Whether you're painting siding, trim, or foundations, this primer lays the groundwork for a smooth, even topcoat that lasts.

Key Features

• Exceptional Adhesion: Promotes strong bonding for oil or latex topcoats.
• Fast Drying: Touch dry in 30 minutes; ready to recoat in 2 hours.
• Mildew-Resistant Coating: Helps protect surfaces from mold and mildew.
• Flexible Finish: Ideal for bare or weathered wood, reducing cracking and peeling.
• Easy Cleanup: Water-based formula cleans up with soap and water.
• Whole-House Primer: Suitable for siding, trim, and foundations.
• Low VOC: Environmentally friendly with less than 50 g/L VOC content.

Specifications

• Model Number: 044.0000981.008
• Size: 5 Gallon
• Color: White
• Base Type: Latex
• Finish: Flat
• Coverage: Up to 2,000 sq. ft. per 5 gallons
• Application Methods: Brush, Roller, Airless Spray
• Application Temperature: 50°F to 90°F
• Dry Time to Touch: 30 minutes
• Dry Time to Recoat: 2 hours
• Boiling Point: 212°F
• Flash Point: 204.8°F
• Viscosity: 20.5 cSt
• pH Range: 9
• Specific Gravity: 1.27
• Pigment Type: Titanium Dioxide
• Vehicle Type: Acrylic Resin
• Container Type: Pail
• Compositions: Titanium Dioxide, Talc, Mica, Zinc Oxide, Benzophenone, Crystalline Silica

Applications

Recommended for:

• Exterior Wood (excluding redwood and cedar)
• Masonry
• Concrete Block
• Stucco
• Siding
• Trim
• Foundations

This primer is not recommended for hardboard siding or gummy pine—use an exterior oil primer in those cases.