Benjamin Moore Fresh Start All-Purpose Oil Based Primer (C085), Gallon
**C085 00 not to be batched or mixed with C094 00 or 094 00
A premium quality, interior and exterior, low VOC alkyd primer that provides excellent adhesion, sealing and stain blocking properties. This all-purpose primer is formulated to suppress most stains including crayon, graffiti, grease marks, tannin bleeding, water stains, asphalt, creosote, rust and smoke stains. This all-purpose primer can be used over oil or latex paint and performs equally well under all Benjamin Moore® architectural finish coats. Not to be mixed or batched with C094 00 or 094 00.
Recommended for use on previously painted interior surfaces or as an undercoater or sealer on wood, drywall, plywood, ceiling tile, Formica®, Masonite®, ceramic tile, and cured plaster. For exterior surfaces, use on new or previously coated exterior wood. It is an excellent stain suppressor and is recommended for cedar and redwood bleeding. Fresh Start® All-Purpose Primer gives you the ability to recoat in the same day
Learn more about why Fresh Start C085 is part of the Building Envelope
- Stain Blocking
- Interior / Exterior and Low VOC
- Superior tannin blocking
- Excellent adhesion
- Can be top-coated with either latex or oil-based finishes
| Type | Interior/Exterior |
|---|---|
| Size | Gallon |
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Series/Sub-Brand | Fresh Start |
| Material | Oil-Based |
| Manufacturer Code | C085 |
Surface Preparation: Surfaces to be painted must be clean, cured, dry and free of grease, wax, rust, chalk, and loose or scaling paint. Caution: Smooth planed clapboards or siding must be sanded thoroughly to break the “mill glaze” allowing proper penetration and adhesion. Un-weathered areas such as eaves, ceilings and overhangs should be washed with a detergent solution and/or rinsed with a strong stream of water from a garden hose to remove surface salts that can interfere with proper adhesion. Spot prime all nail holes, areas that need caulking or putty, and any bare wood. Re-prime all puttied areas before applying the finish coat.
New plaster or masonry surfaces must be allowed to cure (30 days) before applying base coat. Cured plaster should be hard, have a slight sheen and maximum pH of 10; soft, porous or powdery plaster indicates improper cure. Never sand a plaster surface; knife off any protrusions and prime plaster before and after applying patching compound.
Application: Stir thoroughly before and occasionally during use. Apply 1 or 2 coats as received in the container. Two coats provides the maximum sealing and stain suppression. When spot-priming, double-coating or applying finish coat, allow at least 3-4 hours between coats. Surfaces not topcoated after 7 days should be lightly sanded to promote intercoat adhesion. For best results, use a Benjamin Moore® custom blended china bristle or nylon/polyester brush, Benjamin Moore® roller, or a similar product. This product can also be sprayed. Spray, Airless-Fluid Pressure: 1,500-2,500 PSI, Tip Size: 0.11-0.15 Orifice
Clean Up : Do not thin. Clean equipment and application tools with mineral spirits immediately after use.
Coverage : 550 - 650 Sq. Ft. per gallon
Dry Time : To Touch 1-1/2 hours; To Recoat 3-4 hours
