Valspar Prep-Step Interior Latex Primer – 1 Gallon, White

Achieve a flawless foundation for your painting projects with Valspar Prep-Step Interior Latex Primer, a professional-grade primer designed for superior adhesion, smooth coverage, and long-lasting results. This fast-drying formula primes and seals porous surfaces, ensuring uniformity and optimal holdout for topcoats—whether latex or oil-based paint. Perfect for new drywall, wallboard, plaster, masonry, and previously painted surfaces, this primer is a must-have for both DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors.

Key Features

• Exceptional Adhesion: Creates a strong bond for topcoats on multiple surfaces.
• Fast Drying: Finish coats can be applied the same day.
• High Coverage: Up to 400 sq. ft. per gallon on smooth surfaces.
• Easy Cleanup: Cleans up effortlessly with soap and water.
• Tintable: Can be tinted with up to 4 oz. of colorant per gallon.
• Smooth Finish: Limits nap raising on new drywall and reseals porous paints

Specifications

• Brand: Valspar
• Model: 044.0000990.007
• Type: Interior Latex Primer
• Color: White
• Container Size: 1 Gallon
• Coverage: Approx. 400 sq. ft./gal
• Drying Time: 30 minutes; recoat in 2 hours
• Full Cure Time: 7 days
• Application Methods: Airless spray, brush, roller
• Application Temperature: 50°F to 90°F
• Vehicle Type: Latex Vinyl Acrylic Copolymer
• Pigment Type: Titanium Dioxide
• Compositions: Calcium Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Crystalline Silica
• VOC Content: 50 g/L
• Specific Gravity: 1.2
• Viscosity: 20.5 cSt
• Flash Point: 201.2°F
• Boiling Point: 212°F
• pH Range: 9

Applications

• Ideal Surfaces:

  • New drywall and wallboard
  • Previously painted walls
  • Cured plaster and patching compounds
  • Cement, masonry, plywood, and wood

• Use Cases:

  • Seals porous surfaces for uniform topcoat application
  • Limits nap raising on new drywall
  • Reseals porous paints or decorative topcoats