Use and Care Manual

Masonry, Stucco & Brick Paint
• Interior/ExteriorFlatFinish
• Self-PrimingAcrylicLatex
• 20YearCustomerSatisfactionGuarantee*
• AlkaliResistant
• MildewResistantFinish
• ExcellentCoverage
No. 270 White
No. 272 Deep Base
Spread Rate:
Rough 250-300 Sq. Ft.
Smooth 400 Sq. Ft.
Soap & Water
Clean-Up
Dry Time:
2-3 Hr. Dry to Touch
4 Hr. Recoat
*LIMITED WARRANTY
BehrProcessCorporationwarrantsyoursatisfactionwiththisproductfor20yearsonverticalsurfaces
from date of purchase,whenapplied to a properly prepared surface in accordance with the label
directions.Colorfadingandchalkingwilloccurnaturallyovertime.Ifyouarenotsatisedwiththis
product, BehrProcessCorporation will, at its option anduponproof of purchase, eitherfurnishan
equivalentamountofnewproductorrefundthepurchaseprice.Thiswarrantyismadetotheoriginal
residentialproductpurchaserandisnottransferable.This warranty excludes (1) labor and costs
of labor for removal or application of any product or (2) any incidental or consequential
damages, whether based upon breach of express or implied warranty, negligence, strict
liability or any other legal theory. Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidental
orconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationorexclusionmaynotapplytoyou.Thiswarranty
givesyou speciclegal rights, andyoumayalsohaveotherrights,whichvary fromstate tostate.
FORTINTBASE- DoNotUseWithoutTheAdditionOfTintingColorant
WHERE TO USE
ProperlypreparedInteriororExteriorverticalsurfacessuchas:Stucco,
Masonry,Concrete,ConcreteBlockandBrickaswellasadjacentWood
andMetal.Not for use on horizontal surfaces subject to foot traffic.
PREPARATION
(Proper surface preparation is required.)Allownewstuccoand
masonrytocurefor30daysbeforepainting.Removeallloose,peeling
paint.Powerwashtoremovechalk.Removedirtandgreasewith
aproductsuchasBEHRPREMIUM
®
NO.990Concrete&Masonry
Degreaser&Cleaner;removemildewstainswithamildewstain
removingproduct.Ongalvanizedmetal,useadilutedsolutionof
aproductsuchasBEHRPREMIUM
®
NO.991Concrete&Masonry
Cleaner&Etchertopreparethesurface.Followalllabelinstructions.
Rinsethoroughlyandallowaminimumof24hourstodry.Cracksand
gapswiderthan1/16”(1.5mm)shouldberoutedopen,dustedand
patchedwithaqualitypatchingcompound.Useanacryliccaulkaround
windows,doorsandtrim.Scuffsandglossysurfaces.Ifchalkremains
onthesurface,primewithaproductsuchasBEHRPREMIUMPLUS
®

NO.436ExteriorMulti-SurfacePrimer&Sealer.Primeallpatchedareas
aswellasadjacentwoodandmetalsurfaces.Ifpreviouslysealedor
coated,checkmanufacturer’sspecicationsbeforepainting.
APPLICATION
DONOTTHIN.Intermixallcansofsameproducttoensurecolor
uniformity.Stirpaintbeforeandoccasionallyduringapplication.Use
productwhenairandsurfacetemperatureare50-90˚F(10-32˚C).Do
notuseifrainorheavydewisexpectedwithin24hours.Applyusinga
highquality3/4-1”naproller,nylon/polyesterbrushorairlesssprayer
(.015-.017”spraytip).Applyasecondcoat,ifnecessary.Maintainawet
edgetoavoidlapmarks.Donotre-spreadorre-workpaint.
DRY TIME
Longerdrytimerequiredincoolertemperaturesandhigherhumidity.
Aftertwoweeks,curedpaintlmmaybecleanedwithamild,non-
abrasiveliquiddetergent.
DISPOSAL
Properlydisposeofallsoiledrags.Fordisposalofemptycontainersand
unusedproductcontactyourhouseholdrefusecollectionservice.
WARNING!Ifyouscrape,sandorremoveoldpaint,youmayrelease
leaddust.LEADISTOXIC.EXPOSURETOLEADDUSTCANCAUSE
SERIOUSILLNESS,SUCHASBRAINDAMAGE,ESPECIALLYINCHILDREN.
PREGNANTWOMENSHOULDALSOAVOIDEXPOSURE.WearaNIOSH-
approvedrespiratortocontrolleadexposure.Cleanupcarefullywitha
HEPAvacuumandawetmop.Beforeyoustart,ndouthowtoprotect
yourselfandyourfamilybycontactingtheNationalLeadInformation
Hotlineat1-800-424-LEADorlogontowww.epa.gov/lead.
WARNING!Sandingorscrapingpressuretreatedlumbermaybe
hazardous;wearappropriateprotection
WARNING! IRRITANT! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CONTAINS: ETHYLENE GLYCOL.
MAY CAUSE EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
EYES AND AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS AND SPRAY MIST. WEAR EYE PROTECTION
AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Toavoidbreathing
vapors and spray mist,open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air
entryduringapplicationanddrying.Ifyouexperienceeyewatering,headachesordizziness,
increasefreshair.Ifproperlyused,arespirator(NIOSHapprovedfororganicvaporwithPseries
particulatepre-lter)mayofferadditionalprotection;obtainprofessionaladvicebeforeusing.
Adustmaskdoesnotprovideprotectionagainstvapors.Avoidcontactwitheyesandskin.
Washthoroughlyafterhandling.Closecontaineraftereachuse.FIRST AID:Ifyouexperience
difcultyinbreathing,leavetheareatoobtainfreshair.Ifcontinueddifcultyisexperienced,
getmedicalassistanceimmediately.Incaseofeyecontact,ushimmediatelywithplentyof
waterforatleast15minutesandgetmedicalattention;forskin,washthoroughlywithsoap
andwater.Ifswallowed,getmedicalattentionimmediately.
CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN - DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
WARNING!ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntothestateofCaliforniatocausecancer
andbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
To consult with a Behr Certified Coatings Professional, call 1-800-854-0133 Ext. 2 (U.S.A. only).
©2011 Behr Process Corporation
Santa Ana, CA 92704 U.S.A. • behr.com
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