Product Details

Cover Stain is an all-purpose oil-based stain-blocking primer-sealer. Ideal for interior and exterior applications. Recoat in only two hours. Great for cedar bleed. May be used under any oil-based or water-based topcoat.

Ideal for new construction and remodelling work as well as repainting
Seals water, smoke and nicotine stains
Also available in a convenient 369 g spray for small jobs and touch-ups
Dries to touch in 30 minutes; can be recoated in 2 hours
Covers 37-41.8 m2 (400-450 ft2) per 3.7 L container

Specifications

Cover Stain® Oil-Based Primer (Regular) Cover Stain® Oil-Based Primer (Spray) Recommended For Use On Interior and exterior surfaces such as drywall, plaster, wood, masonry, metal, vinyl, PVC, and previously painted substrates. Ideal for fire, smoke, and water-damaged surfaces. Same as Regular; ideal for small projects and hard-to-paint objects like furniture, shutters, railings, and decorative metal items. Key Feature(s) All-purpose oil-based formula with excellent adhesion, stain blocking, and sealing properties. Fast drying, sands easily, and adheres to glossy surfaces without sanding. Same stain-blocking and adhesion performance in a convenient aerosol form. Quick-drying, easy to apply, and suitable for touch-ups and small surface areas. Interior/Exterior Interior / Exterior Interior / Exterior Resin Type VT Styrenated Modified Alkyd Modified Alkyd Pigment Type Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Silicate, Titanium Dioxide Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Carbonate, Talc, Aluminum Silicate Solvents Aromatic Hydrocarbons Acetone, N-Butane, Petroleum Naphtha VOC Range 450 g/L (3.77 lbs/gal) — (Aerosol formulation) Volume Solids (±2%) 45.6% — Weight Solids (±2%) 68.6% — Coverage 400–450 sq. ft./gal (9.8–11.1 m²/L) 10–12 sq. ft./can (0.9–1.1 m²/can) Recommended DFT (mils) 1.0–1.5 (25–37.5 µm) 1.5–2.5 (37.5–62.5 µm) Recommended WFT (mils) 2.0–3.0 (50–75 µm) — Dry Time (77°F, 50% RH) Touch: 30 minutes • Recoat: 1 hour • Full Cure: 7 days Touch: 15 minutes • Recoat: 1 hour Application Temp Range (°F) 40–90 70 (Room temperature) Application Method Brush, Roller, or Spray (0.015–0.017 tip @ 1500–2000 PSI) Aerosol spray (10–12” distance, light dusting coats) Clean Up Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner Mineral Spirits Flash Point 83°F (28°C) -141°F (-96°C) Shelf Life 5 years 5 years Finish / Gloss Flat Flat Storage Temp (°F) 40–90 40–90 Tinting Up to 2 oz universal colorant per gallon toward topcoat color Not recommended Dry Heat Resistance Moderate Moderate Certifications / Compliance MPI #5, #45, #69, #136 ✓ VOC Compliant ✓ Interior/Exterior Use ✓ VOC Compliant ✓ Fast Drying ✓ Easy Application ✓ Limitations Not for floors, decks, roofs, or immersion. Do not mix with other coatings. Avoid application in high humidity or poor ventilation; do not use near open flame.