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
Vapor Barrier Primer/Sealer
Provides a film with low vapor permeability.
Sheen
- Product code
- VB-5000
- Finish
- Primer
- Sizes available
- 1 gallon
- Coverage
- 37.1-41.8 sq. m. (400-450 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 fast-drying, nonbreathing primer-sealer acts as a moisture vapor barrier when applied on interior walls and ceilings.
- Provides a Class II vapor barrier
- Low VOC
- Offers good adhesion and hide
- Excellent holdout
Specifications
Primer at a glance
Specifications and documents update when you select a different sheen above.
- Interior/Exterior
- Interior
- Recommended For Use On
- Drywall, Composite Wood, Composite, Concrete, Wood, Masonry, Plaster
- Surface
- Concrete, Wood, Plaster, Masonry, Drywall, Composite, Composite Wood
- VOC Range
- < 50
- Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)
- 37.1-41.8 sq. m. (400-450 sq. ft.)
- Number of Recommended Coats
- 1
- Dry Time
- 1 Hour
- Recoat Time
- 2 Hours
- Resin Vehicle Type
- Latex, Acrylic, Waterborne, Other
- Clean Up
- Soap and Water
- Application Method
- Brush, Roll, Spray
- 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: 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: 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 Vapor Barrier Primer/Sealer. Links open the current English PDF.