Benjamin Moore Coronado · PVA Primer/Finish 100-11
Big drywall job?
Prime it by the pail.
A fast-drying vinyl acrylic primer for new drywall and cured plaster, made for production work. It goes on easily, hides well and dries to a uniform flat finish, and it can stand in as the finish coat where you don't need washability.
2,000sq ft per pail, max
19g/L VOC
$99.4018.9 L pail
$249+ships free in Canada
Interior use only. Spray-ready out of the pail.
Coronado PVA Primer, White18.9 L pail for production jobs
Plan my jobBenjamin Moore Coronado PVA Primer/Finish, Interior (100-11)
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Benjamin Moore Coronado PVA Primer/Finish (100-11)
Coronado PVA Primer/Finish (100-11) from Benjamin Moore is a fast-drying vinyl acrylic primer for new interior drywall and thoroughly cured plaster. Made for high-volume production and property managers, it's easy to apply, offers good hide and dries to a uniform flat finish. Use it as a primer, or as a finish where washability isn't needed.
Key Features
- Primer or finish: 1 coat to prime, 2 coats as a flat finish.
- Good dry hide and good touch-up.
- Resists spattering; spray-ready from the pail.
- 19 g/L VOC, CDPH emissions certified, MPI 50.
- Soap-and-water clean-up.
White. 18.9 L pail. Interior use only. Not for high-traffic areas that are washed or scrubbed often.
Specs & Coverage
| Type | Interior vinyl acrylic primer/finish |
| Sheen | Flat (1–3 @ 85°) |
| Coverage | 1,500–2,000 sq ft per 18.9 L pail |
| Dry time (25 °C, 50% RH) | Touch: 30 minutes. Recoat: 4 hours |
| Application temperature | 10–32 °C (50–90 °F) |
| VOC | 19 g/L |
| Application | Brush, roller or airless spray (1,500–3,000 PSI, .013–.017 tip) |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water |
Application Guide
- Sand joint compound smooth and remove all sanding dust.
- Cure new plaster 30 days before priming.
- Roll or spray 1 coat as a primer, or 2 coats as a finish.
- Recoat after 4 hours; clean up with soap and water.
FAQ
1Can I use it as the finish coat?
Yes, with 2 coats, in areas that aren't washed often.
2How much does a pail cover?
About 1,500–2,000 sq ft per coat.
3How long before I can topcoat?
4 hours at 25 °C and 50% humidity.
Canada Shipping
- Enjoy free shipping in Canada on orders over $249. Yukon, NWT, Nunavut not included.
Winter Shipping:
- From December to April, shipping outside of Ontario and Quebec is limited.
- Returns accepted within 35 days from the date of delivery.
- Custom tinted paints are classified as Final Sale items and are not eligible for return or store credit.
Why PVA
Seal a whole basement without overspending.
New drywall needs a coat to seal the paper and joint compound before you paint. On big jobs, a PVA primer does that quickly and economically, so your finish coats go on even.
01
Built for volume
Made for new construction, renovations and property managers. Spray-ready straight from the pail.
02
Primer or finish
Use one coat as a primer, or two coats as a flat finish on ceilings and low-traffic areas.
03
Easy to work with
Good hide, good touch-up and resists spattering. Dry to the touch in 30 minutes, recoat in 4 hours.
For new interior drywall (walls and ceilings) and thoroughly cured plaster. Not for high-traffic areas that are washed or scrubbed often. Apply between 10 °C and 32 °C. MPI 50, CDPH emissions certified, LEED v4 eligible.
Coverage
How much do I need?
One 18.9 L pail covers about 1,500–2,000 sq ft per coat. Benjamin Moore says not to spread it thinner than 400 sq ft per 3.79 L, so plan on the low end.
1 pail
About 3 rooms
Three 12 × 12 ft rooms with 8 ft walls, walls and ceilings, at one coat.
2 pails
A basement
A typical 800 sq ft finished basement, walls and ceilings, at one coat.
Tip
Two coats as a finish
Using it as the finish coat? Double the amount, since it needs two coats.
Figures are estimates for new, smooth drywall. Textured or porous surfaces take more. Not sure? Send us your measurements and we'll work it out.
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Which primer do I need?
Production jobs
Coronado PVA Primer
- Best for
- New construction, basements and rental turnovers, where you're priming a lot of drywall.
- What you get
- An economical primer or flat finish, in 18.9 L pails. Recoat in 4 hours.
- From
New drywall, any size job
Drywall Primer
- Best for
- New or patched drywall and plaster, from one room to a whole house.
- What you get
- High hiding and even sealing, ready to topcoat in 2 hours. In 3.79 L cans and 18.9 L pails.
- From
Ceilings
Muresco Ceiling Paint
- Best for
- A bright, flat white finish on ceilings.
- What you get
- Benjamin Moore's flat ceiling paint, made to hide and touch up well overhead.
- From
Stains, glossy surfaces or exterior work? Use Fresh Start All Purpose. See all Benjamin Moore primers.
Specs
The details.
| Type | Interior vinyl acrylic primer/finish (Coronado 100-11) |
|---|---|
| Use on | New interior drywall (walls and ceilings) and thoroughly cured plaster |
| Colour | White. Can be lightly tinted |
| Sheen | Flat (1–3 @ 85°) |
| Coverage | 300–400 sq ft per 3.79 L, so 1,500–2,000 sq ft per 18.9 L pail |
| Coats | 1 as a primer, 2 as a finish |
| Dry time | Touch 30 minutes. Recoat 4 hours |
| Apply at | 10–32 °C (50–90 °F) surface temperature |
| VOC | 19 g/L |
| Volume solids | 30% ± 2% |
| Apply with | Synthetic brush, roller (10 mm nap for smooth surfaces), or airless spray (1,500–3,000 PSI, .013–.017 tip) |
| Thinning | Up to 15% clean water, for spraying |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water. Mineral spirits rinse for spray equipment |
| Certified | MPI 50, CDPH emissions certified, LEED v4 and CHPS eligible |
Dry times at 25 °C and 50% humidity. Protect from freezing.
How to apply
Prime it right.
- Finish the drywall. Sand joint compound smooth and remove all sanding dust.
- Check plaster. New plaster needs 30 days to cure and should be hard, with a pH of 10 or less. Knife off bumps instead of sanding.
- Spot prime before and after filling nail holes, cracks and dents.
- Roll or spray with a quality roller or airless sprayer. Don't spread it thinner than 400 sq ft per 3.79 L.
- Topcoat after 4 hours with 1–2 coats of finish paint, like Regal Select. Using it as the finish? Apply a second coat after 4 hours.
- Clean up with warm soapy water. Give spray equipment a final mineral spirits rinse to prevent rust.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is PVA primer?
PVA stands for polyvinyl acetate. It's a vinyl acrylic primer made for sealing new drywall quickly and economically. Benjamin Moore's Coronado PVA Primer/Finish is built for high-volume work: new construction, basements, renovations and rental turnovers.
Can I use it as the finish coat?
Yes. It's a primer and a finish. As a finish, apply two coats, 4 hours apart, for a uniform flat look. It's not for high-traffic areas that get washed or scrubbed often, so for living spaces topcoat it with a washable paint.
PVA Primer or Drywall Primer?
Both seal new drywall. Coronado PVA Primer is the economical choice for big production jobs and only comes in 18.9 L pails. Benjamin Moore Drywall Primer comes in 3.79 L cans too, and is ready to topcoat in 2 hours instead of 4.
How much does a pail cover?
An 18.9 L pail covers about 1,500–2,000 sq ft per coat (300–400 sq ft per 3.79 L). Don't spread it thinner than that. That's roughly three 12 × 12 ft rooms, walls and ceilings, at one coat.
How long before I can paint over it?
Dry to the touch in 30 minutes and ready to recoat or topcoat in 4 hours at 25 °C and 50% humidity. Cool, humid conditions take longer.
Can I spray it?
Yes. Use an airless sprayer at 1,500–3,000 PSI with a .013–.017 tip. If needed for spraying, thin with up to 15% clean water.
Can it be tinted?
Benjamin Moore allows light tinting with up to 59 mL of colourant per 3.79 L, which helps when your topcoat is a darker colour. We sell it in white. Want it tinted? Ask us.
Is it low odour?
It's a water-based vinyl acrylic at 19 g/L VOC, CDPH emissions certified, and it cleans up with warm soapy water.
What surfaces is it for?
New interior drywall (walls and ceilings) and fully cured plaster. For stains, glossy surfaces or exterior work, use Fresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer instead.
Shipping and pickup?
Sold in 18.9 L pails. We ship across Canada, free on most orders over $249, or pick up free in Mississauga.
Ready to prime?
Ordering for a big job? Ask our team. We've been helping painters and contractors since 1997.