Prepare the surface
Start with a clean, dry, sound surface. Remove grease, soap, wax, mildew, dust, and loose paint; dull glossy areas and sand repairs smooth before coating.
Benjamin Moore · Primer
High Build Latex Primer
Formulated to provide a smooth, uniform finish.
Sheen
- Product code
- HB-2100
- Finish
- Primer
- Sizes available
- 1 gallon
- Coverage
- 7.4-18.6 sq. m. (80-200 sq. ft.) sq. ft./gal.
Container, stock-color, and tint-base inventory can vary. Call or visit Global Paint in Brooklyn to confirm what is on hand.
Product details
Made for a beautiful, lasting finish.
High Build Latex Primer provides a uniform surface by addressing the various porosities between drywall paper and joint compound. It minimizes minor surface imperfections such as paper fuzz, sanding grooves, nicks and pinholes. High Build Latex Primer can be used to replace a traditional skim coat when achieving a Level 5 finish on new surfaces.
- Flat finish
- Easy to sand
- Interior use
Specifications
Primer at a glance
Specifications and documents update when you select a different sheen above.
- Interior/Exterior
- Interior
- Recommended For Use On
- Drywall, Plaster
- Surface
- Drywall, Plaster
- VOC Range
- < 50
- Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)
- 7.4-18.6 sq. m. (80-200 sq. ft.)
- Number of Recommended Coats
- 1 or 2
- Dry Time
- 1 Hour
- Recoat Time
- 4 Hours
- Resin Vehicle Type
- Latex, Acrylic, Waterborne
- Clean Up
- Soap and Water
- Application Method
- Roll, Brush, Spray
- Application Temp Range (°F)
- 10-32.2 °C (50-90 °F)
Before you paint
Practical details for a better finish.
Plan the primer
Use this primer for the surfaces and problem conditions listed below, then apply a compatible Benjamin Moore finish coat.
Apply
Suitable application methods: roll, brush, spray. Mix thoroughly, work to a wet edge, and allow the listed recoat time.
Conditions & cleanup
Apply only within the listed surface-temperature range. Cool or humid conditions slow drying. Cleanup: soap and water.
Factory / stock colorsWhite
Tint basesSee current technical sheet
Colorant systemSee current technical sheet
Tint bases are used by the store to formulate your selected Benjamin Moore color; they are not separate paint colors. Listed container sizes follow the current English product technical information.
English documents
Technical & safety information
Official Benjamin Moore documents for High Build Latex Primer. Links open the current English PDF.