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
Max Block Stain Blocking Primer
Max Block is the next generation of waterbased primers, formulated specifically to block tannin bleed as well as household stains.
Sheen
- Product code
- SB-5000
- Finish
- Flat
- Sizes available
- 1 gallon
- Coverage
- 27.9-37.2 sq. m. (300-400 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.
Years of testing on multiple substrates in both interior and exterior environments have resulted in a product with proven effectiveness across multiple types of stains and tannin bleeding type woods such as redwood and cedar.
- Interior and exterior use
- Fast drying; top coat in one hour
- Seals tannin stains
- Blocks tough household stains and odors
Specifications
Flat at a glance
Specifications and documents update when you select a different sheen above.
- Interior/Exterior
- Interior/Exterior, Interior, Exterior
- Recommended For Use On
- Masonry, Plaster, Aluminum, Drywall, Brick, Metal, Vinyl, Concrete, Wood
- Surface
- Ceiling Tile, Wood, Composite, Galvanized Metal, Stucco, Composite Wood, Masonry, Non-Ferrous Metal, Plaster, Brick, Masonite, Aluminum, Concrete, Drywall, Vinyl
- VOC Range
- < 50
- Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)
- 27.9-37.2 sq. m. (300-400 sq. ft.)
- Number of Recommended Coats
- 1 or 2
- Dry Time
- 30 Minutes
- Recoat Time
- 1 Hour
- Resin Vehicle Type
- Waterborne, Acrylic
- Clean Up
- Soap and Water
- Application Method
- Spray, Brush, Roll
- Application Temp Range (°F)
- 4.4-32.2 °C (40-90 °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: spray, brush, roll. 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 systemDo not tint
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 Max Block. Links open the current English PDF.