INSL-X by Benjamin Moore

INSL-X paint & primers
for problem surfaces.

Tile that won't take paint. Water stains that bleed through. A garage floor, a pool, a slippery step. INSL-X is Benjamin Moore's line of primers and specialty coatings for exactly these jobs, and we stock it in Mississauga and ship it across Canada.

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16INSL-X products, online and in store

1997the year our family opened in Mississauga

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$249+orders ship free across Canada

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The INSL-X range

Every INSL-X product we carry.

Grouped by the job. Most product pages have a calculator, prep steps and Benjamin Moore's Canadian specs.

Primers that stick where paint won't

Bonding and stain-blocking primers for the surfaces that make painters nervous.

Stix Bonding Primer

Grips glossy tile, laminate, PVC, vinyl, glass and galvanized metal.

From $27.95

Aqua Lock Plus

Water-based stain blocker for water, smoke, tannin and crayon. White or black.

From $22.99

Prime Lock Plus

Oil-based stain blocker for water, smoke, fire and tannin stains.

From $19.97

Cabinets, doors and trim

A hard, smooth enamel that sticks to varnish and polyurethane without a primer.

Cabinet Coat

Urethane acrylic enamel with a smooth, factory-like finish for cabinets and trim.

From $36.97

Garage floors, patios and concrete

Floor paints, epoxy, concrete stain, anti-slip and waterproofing for inside and out.

GarageGuard 1-Part

No-mix floor paint for garages, basements and driveways. Resists hot tires.

From $74.99

GarageGuard Epoxy

2-part waterborne epoxy for indoor garage floors that take heavy wear.

From $155.99

TuffCrete Concrete Stain

Stains and seals patios, walkways, pool decks and basement floors.

From $73.07

Sure Step Anti-Slip

Textured, skid-resistant coating for steps, ramps and pool decks.

From $79.99

Decorative Floor Flakes

Broadcast into wet floor paint for a speckled, showroom-style finish.

From $19.97

Multi Surface Waterproofer

Clear, penetrating water repellent for brick, stucco, masonry, concrete and wood.

From $35.95

Hot Trax

Concrete and garage floor paint.

From $74.99

Swimming pool paints

Three chemistries. Our pool finder matches the paint to what's on your pool now.

Waterborne Pool Paint

Water-based acrylic that goes over most sound pool coatings.

From $112.97

Rubber Based Pool Paint

The like-for-like recoat for rubber and chlorinated rubber pools.

From $135.97

Epoxy Pool Paint

2-part epoxy for concrete, fibreglass and steel pools. The toughest INSL-X pool finish.

From $298.97

Fire retardant paint

A Class A intumescent coating for basements, utility rooms and commercial interiors.

FR-210 Fire Retardant Paint

Class A intumescent paint for interior walls and ceilings.

From $147.93

Why INSL-X

Made for the jobs regular paint can't do.

1Built for problem surfacesGlossy tile, stained ceilings, hot tires, chlorinated water. Each INSL-X product is made for one tough job and does it well.

2Backed by Benjamin MooreINSL-X is made by Benjamin Moore. We build our product pages from its Canadian technical data sheets, so coverage and dry times are the real numbers.

3Advice from people who use itA family-run team with three Mississauga stores since 1997. Send us a photo of your project and we'll tell you what to use and how to prep it.

FAQ

INSL-X questions, answered.

What is INSL-X?

INSL-X is Benjamin Moore's line of primers and specialty coatings, made for the jobs ordinary paint can't handle: bonding to tile and laminate, blocking stains, garage and concrete floors, swimming pools, anti-slip surfaces and fire retardant walls.

Is INSL-X made by Benjamin Moore?

Yes. INSL-X products are made by Benjamin Moore & Co. Our product pages use Benjamin Moore's Canadian technical data sheets for coverage, dry times and prep.

Which INSL-X primer do I need?

Use Stix to bond to slick surfaces like tile, laminate, PVC and glass. Use Aqua Lock Plus to block water, smoke, tannin and crayon stains with a water-based primer, or Prime Lock Plus for an oil-based stain blocker that works down to 7 °C.

What's the best INSL-X garage floor paint?

GarageGuard 1-Part is the easiest: no mixing, self-priming and it resists hot tire pickup, inside or out. GarageGuard Epoxy is a true 2-part waterborne epoxy for indoor garages that take heavy wear. A 2-car garage takes about 3 cans of 1-Part or 4 kits of Epoxy for two coats.

Which INSL-X pool paint should I use?

It depends on what's on your pool now. Waterborne goes over most sound coatings, Rubber Based recoats rubber pools, and Epoxy is for epoxy pools, bare concrete, fibreglass and steel. Our pool finder runs you through a quick solvent test.

Can I paint over kitchen cabinets with INSL-X?

Yes. Cabinet Coat sticks to varnish and polyurethane without a primer and levels to a smooth, factory-like finish. For laminate doors, prime with Stix first.

Can I tint INSL-X products?

Some, not all. Primers like Aqua Lock Plus can be tinted toward your topcoat, while FR-210 fire retardant paint must not be tinted. Each product page lists its colours. Ask our team if you need a custom colour.

Where can I buy INSL-X near Toronto?

At The Paint People, a family-run Benjamin Moore and INSL-X dealer in Mississauga since 1997. Shop online, or pick up at our Rockwood Village store.

Do you ship INSL-X, or can I pick it up?

We ship INSL-X across Canada, free on most orders over $249. Pick-up is free at our Rockwood Village store, 1292 Eglinton Ave. E, Mississauga, and most orders are ready within 4 hours.