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
Reduced Odor Oil-Based Primer
An alkyd primer/sealer formulated to produce lower odor levels compared to other Insl-X® alkyd primers.
Sheen
- Product code
- RO-3000
- Finish
- Primer
- Sizes available
- 1 gallon
- Coverage
- 30.2-39.5 sq.m. (325-425 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.
This stain-blocking primer is effective at sealing water stains, tannin, nicotine stains and more.
- Blocks stains
- Quick drying
- Excellent adhesion
- Seals porous surfaces
Specifications
Primer at a glance
Specifications and documents update when you select a different sheen above.
- Interior/Exterior
- Interior
- Recommended For Use On
- Wood, Composite, Masonite, Drywall, Composite Wood, Plaster, Concrete, Ceiling Tile, Masonry
- Surface
- Ceiling Tile, Wood, Drywall, Concrete, Masonite, Composite Wood, Composite, Masonry, Plaster
- VOC Range
- < 350
- Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)
- 30.2-39.5 sq.m. (325-425 sq. ft.)
- Number of Recommended Coats
- 1 or 2
- Dry Time
- 30 Minutes
- Recoat Time
- 2 Hours
- Resin Vehicle Type
- Alkyd, Other
- Clean Up
- Mineral Spirits
- Application Method
- Brush, Roll, Spray
- Application Temp Range (°F)
- 7.2-32.2°C (45-90°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: brush, roll, 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: mineral spirits.
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 Reduced Odor Oil-Based Primer. Links open the current English PDF.