Master Painter Latex Drywall Primer
An interior latex drywall primer and undercoat for new drywall and wall repairs. It provides a base with hiding and sanding properties for subsequent latex or acrylic finish coats.

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An interior latex drywall primer and undercoat for new drywall and wall repairs. It provides a base with hiding and sanding properties for subsequent latex or acrylic finish coats.
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| Product Code | 05720 |
|---|---|
| Sheen | Primer - Sealer |
| Category | Primer, Sealer, Undercoat |
| Chemistry | Latex |
| Catalogue range | Architectural / wood finishing |
| Volume solids | 31% |
| Weight solids | 52% |
| Density | 11.86 lbs per gallon. Container extra |
| Film thickness | Wet: 4.5 - 6.5 mils (120 - 163 microns) Dry: 1.5 - 2.0 mils (38 - 50 microns) |
| Viscosity | 90 - 95 KU |
| Thinning | Not normally recommended, sparingly with water for spray applications |
| Cleanup | Warm, soapy water |
| Shelf life | 3 year maximum, unopened |
| Storage conditions | 4°C (40°F) - 32°C (90°F) Keep from freezing |
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Master Painter Latex Drywall Primer
Technical Data Sheet (English) · manufacturer download page
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Technical data sheet – Sell Sheet (English)
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SDS - 05720 - Master Painter Latex Drywall Primer (English)
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An interior latex drywall primer and undercoat for new drywall and wall repairs. It provides a base with hiding and sanding properties for subsequent latex or acrylic finish coats.
Where to use it
New drywall, interior masonry and patching compounds used in wall repairs.
Recommended uses
New drywall, interior masonry and patching compounds used in wall repairs.
Concrete & masonry Priming & sealing- Finish
Primer - Sealer
- Coverage
250 - 330 ft² per gallon (6.1 - 8.0 m²/L)
- Application method
Brush: Use a polyester brush Roller: Use a 3/8” - 3/4” nap synthetic cover H.V.L.P Spray: 10 psi cap pressure 1.3 tip size Airless Spray: Pressure 2000 psi, Tip .013” - .015”
- Drying time
at 25°C (77°F) and 50% Relative Humidity Tack Free: 30 minutes
- Recoat time
at 25°C (77°F) and 50% Relative Humidity Re-Coat: 3 hours minimum
Use the sheet for your exact product code and finish. Coverage and times depend on the stated temperature, humidity, substrate and coat thickness.
Features
- Suitable for sanding as specified in the technical sheet.
- Product Code
- 05720
- Sheen
- Primer - Sealer
- Category
- Primer, Sealer, Undercoat
- Chemistry
- Latex
- Catalogue range
- Architectural / wood finishing
- Volume solids
- 31%
- Weight solids
- 52%
- Density
- 11.86 lbs per gallon. Container extra
- Film thickness
- Wet: 4.5 - 6.5 mils (120 - 163 microns) Dry: 1.5 - 2.0 mils (38 - 50 microns)
- Viscosity
- 90 - 95 KU
- Thinning
- Not normally recommended, sparingly with water for spray applications
- Cleanup
- Warm, soapy water
- Shelf life
- 3 year maximum, unopened
- Storage conditions
- 4°C (40°F) - 32°C (90°F) Keep from freezing
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- Primer - Sealer
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