Ideapaint Preferred Paints and Primers User Guide
- June 4, 2024
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Ideapaint Preferred Paints and Primers
INTRODUCTION
We recommend the use of the below primers & topcoat paints under IdeaPaint products. Any product not listed is not recommended. Idea paint should be applied over 100% acrylic Primer and topcoat paints. Do not use primers and topcoats containing vinyl, oil or alkyd.A tray with a disposable liner with lines (not the bubble kind) is recommended for the best application. DO NOT USE A BUCKET WITH A SCREEN, THAT WILL INTRODUCE AIR AND CREATE BUBBLES!
PREFERRED WHITE PRIMERS
- IdeaPaint White PRIMER
- Sherwin-Williams Multi-Purpose
- PPG Seal Grip
- PPG Paints Gripper
- Kelly-Moore Kel_Bond295
- Vista Paint CareFree Prime-Zall
- Kilz Premium Primer
- Ben Moore Fresh Start 046
PREFERRED CLEAR PRIMERS
For use when applying to Create Clear over egg-shell, flat, or matte paint, or when applying to Create Clear over topcoat paint that is not 100% acrylic or acrylic latex (ie. Vinyl)
- IdeaPaint Clear PRIMER
- Kilz Klear Primer
- Zinsser BIN Clear Primer
Idea paint Clear PRIMER should never be applied over any primer. It must be applied over topcoat paint.
PREFERRED TOPCOAT PAINTS
For use under Create Clear or when changing the color of the wall. Create Clear should only be applied over a 100% acrylic topcoat paint with a semi- gloss or gloss finish.
- California Paints Fres~Coat Premium Interior Paint & Primer or Ultra Aquaborne Ceramic Interior Paint
- Sherwin-Williams Solo, Duration, Harmony, or Emerald
- PPG: Manor Hall or Pure Performance
- Ben Moore: Regal or Regal Select
- Kelly Moore: Durapoxy 1685, Acrylic 1650
- Vista Paint 8400 Carefree
- Behr Ultra
- Valspar Signature
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