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BEHR ULTRA® Exterior Semi-Gloss Enamel
For a perfect pop of color that will give your home some serious curb appeal, choose BEHR ULTRA Exterior Semi-Gloss Enamel. This radiant sheen will create a sleek appearance on your home's exterior accents, and is ideal for trim, shutters and doors, including garage doors, as well as windows and outdoor furniture.
*A primer coat may be needed on some surfaces. See label for details.
Finish
A Semi-Gloss paint is a sleek, radiant sheen that creates a hard, durable finish. It is formulated to withstand wear, and will also resist moisture, fading and stains.
Best For Use In
Doors, trim and shutters; Exterior furniture
Coverage
250-400 Sq. Ft. per Gallon
PRODUCT USAGE
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1 HR Dry Time
2 HR Recoat Time -
250-400 Sq. Ft
Coverage per Gallon -
Soap & Water
Clean-Up -
Protect
from Freezing
Properly prepared and cleaned coated or uncoated exterior surfaces. Ideal for Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum, Fiber Cement Siding, Metals, Brick, Masonry, Stucco, Steel, and Fences.
Preparation & Prime†
- Countersink nailheads, fill and sand smooth. Remove rust, loose or peeling paint. Repair imperfections and sand smooth.
- Wash off dirt, grease and chalk with detergent and/or powerwash. Remove mildew stains with a mildew stain removing product.
- Clean and sand new or weathered wood. Scuff sand or degloss smooth or glossy surfaces.
- Scuff sand or etch metals. Rinse and allow to dry.
- Caulk windows, doors and other openings. Allow new stucco, plaster and masonry to cure for 30 days before painting.
- Use BEHR ULTRA™ paint as a primer for repaired or uncoated surfaces, including woods that contain tannins (two primer coats required for redwood and cedar) and heavily stained areas.
- Lock in stains with the first primer coat; if necessary, apply a second primer coat of BEHR ULTRA.
- For drastic color changes or when applying deep colors denoted with a dagger (†) on the color chip, apply a tinted primer coat of BEHR ULTRA if needed.
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Application
- Apply product on dry substrates when air and surface temperatures are between 35°-90°F (2°-32°C) and will remain between 35°-90°F (2°-32°C) for at least 4 hours after applying.
- Do not paint when rain or heavy condensation is expected.
- Stir paint occasionally. Intermix containers of same product to ensure color and sheen uniformity.
- On semi-smooth surfaces, use a high quality 3/8-1/2” nap roller cover, nylon/polyester brush or an airless sprayer (.015-.021” spray tip, 60 mesh filter).
- On rough surfaces, use a high quality 3/4-1” nap roller cover.
- Do not thin if using a roller or brush; however, if using a sprayer and thinning is required, thin with water at a rate of no more than 1/2 pint per gallon.
- Certain colors may require more than one coat for complete hide.
- On heavy stains and woods that contain tannins, allow 12-16 hours of dry time between coats. Cooler temperatures or higher humidity may prolong drying time.
- After 4 weeks, cured paint film may be cleaned with a mild, non-abrasive liquid detergent.
- Dry paint film is mildew resistant.
- When applying to vinyl, color choice must be the same color or lighter than the existing color. Do not use on floors.
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Disposal
- For disposal of empty containers, unused paint and soiled rags, contact your household refuse collection service.
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How-To
Find step-by-step instructions in our how-to articles and videos.
WARRANTY
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY: Behr Paint Company warrants to you, the original residential consumer purchaser, the performance of this product as described on this label for so long as you reside in your home. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT VALID WHEN THE PRODUCT IS NOT PROPERLY APPLIED TO A PROPERLY PREPARED SURFACE OR CARED FOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LABEL DIRECTIONS. This warranty is not transferable. If this product is found not to perform as specified on the label during the warranty period, Behr Paint Company will, at its option and upon presentation of proof-of-purchase (the original receipt), either furnish an equivalent amount of new product or refund the original purchase price of this product to you. This warranty excludes (1) labor and costs of labor for the application or removal of any product, and (2) any incidental or consequential damages, whether based on 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 specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. To obtain warranty service, call 1-800-854-0133. Behr Paint Company reserves the right to inspect any and all application of the product prior to processing your claim made under this warranty.
