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Zinsser SmartPrime

Zinsser SmartPrime is a water-based modified acrylic primer designed to block stains, seal porous surfaces, and bond to difficult substrates. It performs like an oil-based primer while keeping the convenience and cleanup of a water-based formula. Suitable for interior and exterior applications on wood, drywall, masonry, metal, tile, and more.

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SKU ZIN-SMART-PRIME-WB-QT
Size: Quart

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Description

Zinsser SmartPrime is a water-based modified acrylic primer that combines the stain-blocking strength of an oil-based formula with the convenience of a water-based product. It is designed for residential, institutional, and commercial projects, offering fast dry time, strong adhesion, and reliable performance on glossy and difficult surfaces. SmartPrime is suitable for interior and exterior use on wood, drywall, masonry, plaster, metal, glass, tile, vinyl, PVC, and fiberglass.

Key Features

  • Oil-Like Performance: Water-based formula with the adhesion and stain-blocking characteristics of an oil-based primer.
  • Broad Surface Compatibility: Bonds to wood, drywall, plaster, metal, masonry, tile, glass, hardboard, PVC, and fiberglass.
  • Interior and Exterior Use: Suitable for residential and commercial applications including walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and siding.
  • Effective Stain Blocking: Blocks stains from water, smoke, tannins, grease, crayon, graffiti, rust, and cedar/redwood bleed.
  • Levels and Seals: Penetrates porous surfaces to create a smooth, uniform base for finish coats.
  • Fast Dry Time: Dries to the touch in 30 minutes and is ready to recoat in 1 hour.
  • Low VOC: Formulated at less than 100 g/L for compliance with modern air quality standards.
  • Certified: Meets MPI #6, #39, #50, #137, and #149 requirements.

Specifications

Specification Details
Product Name Zinsser SmartPrime
Item Number 249727
Size 1 Quart
Base Type Water-Based
Coverage Approx. 100 sq. ft. per quart
Dry Time 30 minutes to touch, 1 hour to recoat
VOC Level Low (<100 g/L)
Recommended Surfaces Wood, drywall, masonry, tile, glass, metal

Zinsser SmartPrime offers strong adhesion, stain-blocking performance, and wide material compatibility, making it suitable for both professional and commercial priming applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What surfaces can Zinsser SmartPrime be used on?
Zinsser SmartPrime can be applied to wood, drywall, plaster, masonry, metal, glass, tile, vinyl, PVC, fiberglass, and previously painted surfaces.
Does SmartPrime block common household and jobsite stains?
Yes. Zinsser SmartPrime blocks stains from water, smoke, tannins, grease, crayon, graffiti, rust, and cedar or redwood bleed.
Is SmartPrime suitable for both interior and exterior use?
Yes. SmartPrime is formulated for interior and exterior priming on residential, institutional, and commercial surfaces.
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