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Valspar® Latex Exterior Primer
  • Best for Exterior Durability
  • Gives a mildew-resistant coating
  • For fiber cement siding, concrete block
    and masonry, bare or painted wood,
    and aluminum or vinyl gutters and downspouts
  • Low odor, low VOC
Features
Valspar® Latex Exterior Primer is the ideal prime coat for use under oil-based and latex house paints. This primer delivers excellent adhesion and long-lasting protection as it resists peeling and blistering; it also blocks tannin stains on redwood and cedar.
 
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Where To Use

Use on properly prepared exterior surfaces, including bare wood, previously painted wood siding and trim, brick, concrete, cement, stucco, non-rusted galvanized gutters and downspouts. Bare redwood and cedar may require an additional coat to control severe staining areas. DO NOT USE over hardboard siding or gummy pine; use an exterior oil primer for these surfaces.

 
Coverage
Covers up to 400 square feet per gallon over painted or primed surfaces, less over rough or porous surfaces. Thin only for spray application with up to 8 ounces of water per gallon.
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Preparing Your Surfaces

Clean and dry surface thoroughly, removing all mildew, dirt, dust, rust and grease. Bare Wood: Remove sap and clean knotty.

 
 
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Valspar® Duramax®
  • Paint + Primer
  • With Ti3 Crosslinking technology
  • Our highest-quality exterior paint has exceptional durability
  • Creates an impervious bond with the surface
  • Hi-DEF® Advanced Color for ultimate hide
  • Maximum fade resistance
  • Gives a mold-, mildew- and algae-resistant finish
  • Flexible — won’t crack or peel
  • Bridges hairline cracks
  • Early resistance to moisture and light mist
  • Application at temperature as low as 35 °F
  • 100% acrylic latex
  • Low odor, low VOC
  • Lifetime warranty
 
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Valspar Ultra®
  • Paint + Primer
  • Plus Ultimate Weather Defense
  • Exclusive acrylic stabilizers won't peel or crack
  • Superior-quality formula
  • Durable one-coat coverage
  • Superior fade resistance
  • Gives a mildew-resistant finish
  • Low odor, low VOC
  • 100% acrylic latex for superior adhesion
  • Lifetime warranty
 
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Valspar Exterior Latex House and Trim Primer 4.8 5 10 12
Great choice for exterior coverage We had been in our house for ten years and it was showing it. We had a very nice shade of coffee my wife had picked back then. She really wanted it again and so we looked and sure enough...VALSPAR had it. Great choices in color. I started putting it on..well me and my 3 sons and it went on very nicely and dried quickly. It has now been on for about 3 months and looks GREAT. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an exterior coverage paint. May 25, 2013
GRADE A TOP CHOICE MEAT This was the easiest painting experience I have ever had in my wildest dreams. I would recommend this paint to all my cousins. May 1, 2013
greta product I used this to paint my whole house and it covered great and looks great. Glad i picked valspar April 24, 2013
Amazing i used it on my pool deck and it had a great glow and shine to it i would definitely use it again April 24, 2013
Definitely does the job This primer holds up excellently. Really does the job. Does have a strong odor and will last a long time. April 24, 2013
I was surprised at the one coat coverage, but with the color red, we still had to put two coats on to get it to the red color that we wanted. I was surprised at the one coat coverage, it covered up old blue color very well, when I suspected it to just need 2 coats even with the one coat coverage. Usually it says that but never works that way. April 24, 2013
Covered the Uncoverable We have T1-11 siding (I think that is what it is called) and were told we could not paint it. We tried a test spot and they were correct until we used Valspar primer. It covered wonderfully and the house is now painted and we saved a fortune. Thanks Valspar! April 24, 2013
Very high quality!! This primer is easy to apply and gives great coverage! Will be using it again for sure! April 24, 2013
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