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The alkyd primer that keeps cedar from yellowing the topcoat from underneath.

Avant-Première™ · Terrasses & parements

An exterior alkyd primer made for tannin-rich woods: cedar, redwood, southern pine. It soaks into the fibre and blocks the bleed that would otherwise yellow a waterborne topcoat. Improved grip on weathered surfaces: chalky siding, aged decks, grayed fences.

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Technical sheet

Benjamin Moore · K094

Fresh Start Deck & Siding Primer

Fresh Start Deck & Siding Primer

Blocks tannin bleed. Penetrates wood. Holds on chalky surfaces. The right underlayer before exterior paint.

High-solids alkyd formula (56%) that penetrates the grain rather than just covering it. Essential on tannin species — without this primer, tannins migrate through the final paint within weeks, especially when triggered by rain.

Key features

  • Blocks bleed from cedar, redwood and other tannin woods
  • Deep penetration into wood fibre
  • Improved adhesion on chalky or peeling surfaces
  • Exceptional stain-blocking
  • Uniform sealing before the topcoat
  • Compatible with water- or oil-based topcoats
  • Built for decks, siding, fences, exterior doors

Technical specifications

VOC content
< 350 g/L
Resin binder
Alkyde
Coverage
41,8–51,1 m² (450–550 pi²)
Recommended coats
1 ou 2 / 1 or 2
Dry to touch
6 h
Recoat time
8 h
Cleanup
Essence minérale / Mineral spirits
Solids by volume (± 2 %)
56,0 %
Wet film thickness
2,9–3,6 mils
Dry film thickness
1,6–2,0 mils
Weight (3.79 L can)
5,3 kg (11,6 lb)
Application temperature
10–32,2 °C (50–90 °F)
Spray pressure
1 500–2 500 PSI
Use
Extérieur / Exterior only

Application methods

  • · Brush
  • · Roller
  • · Spray

Recommended surfaces

  • · Wood (cedar, redwood, pine)
  • · Tannin woods
  • · Concrete
  • · Chalky or grayed wood

Rooms and uses

  • · Decks
  • · Siding
  • · Fences
  • · Exterior doors
  • · Garages
  • · Garage doors
  • · Barns

Available sizes

3.78 L

Mineral-spirits-based alkyd formula — ensure good ventilation and clean up with mineral spirits. Consult the technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) before use.

Why choose it
01

Optimal adhesion

02

Fast preparation

03

Advice on the right primer

In store

Available with us, in Sherbrooke.

This product is in stock or available to order. Our advisors guide you from picking the shade to the final coat.

2343 King Ouest, Promenade King · Sherbrooke

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