{"product_id":"element-guard-exterior-paint-1","title":"Peinture extérieure Element Guard®","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenjamin Moore Element Guard Exterior Paint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is Benjamin Moore's \u003cstrong\u003e100% acrylic exterior paint\u003c\/strong\u003e made for wet, humid weather. It \u003cstrong\u003eresists rain as soon as 60 minutes after application\u003c\/strong\u003e, contains a mildewcide and can be applied down to \u003cstrong\u003e1.7 °C (35 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eFlat, Low Lustre or Soft Gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRain-resistant in 60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e after application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMildew-resistant coating\u003c\/strong\u003e for damp, humid climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-temperature application\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1.7–37.7 °C (35–100 °F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-priming\u003c\/strong\u003e on wood, engineered wood products and concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e for original residential owners (see data sheet for terms).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow VOC\u003c\/strong\u003e (under 50 g\/L), soap-and-water clean-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew or previously painted exterior wood, hardboard siding, cured masonry, EIFS, vinyl and unglazed brick. \u003cem\u003eExterior use only. Metal is not on Benjamin Moore's approved surface list. Do not apply below 1.7 °C. New masonry must cure 30 days first.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinishes and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat:\u003c\/strong\u003e no shine, for siding and masonry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Lustre:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft sheen for siding and trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Gloss:\u003c\/strong\u003e for trim, doors and accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e946 mL and 3.79 L in all three finishes. 18.9 L in Flat and Low Lustre only. Tinted to any Benjamin Moore colour, and we can \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/paint-colour-stain-caulking-matching\"\u003ematch colours from other brands\u003c\/a\u003e too. Enter the colour number and name when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElement Guard, Regal Select Exterior or Aura Exterior?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElement Guard is the choice for rain, humidity and late-season jobs. \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/benjamin-moore-regal-select-exterior-paint\"\u003eRegal Select Exterior\u003c\/a\u003e is a high-build paint with a 4.4 °C minimum. \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/aura-exterior-paint\"\u003eAura Exterior\u003c\/a\u003e is Benjamin Moore's top exterior paint, with Colour Lock technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.79 L:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300–400 sq ft (27.9–37.2 m²) per coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e946 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 75–100 sq ft. \u003cstrong\u003e18.9 L:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1,500–2,000 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% acrylic exterior paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 or 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 50 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume solids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat 35%, Low Lustre 34%, Soft Gloss 38% (± 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry time (25 °C, 50% RH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch: 1 hour. Recoat: 4 hours. Washable: 2 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7–37.7 °C (35–100 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\/polyester brush, premium roller, airless spray (1,500–2,500 psi, 0.013–0.017 tip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax 236 mL water or K518 Extender per 3.79 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm soapy water. Mineral spirits rinse for spray equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the forecast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Air and surface must be at least 1.7 °C. Cool, humid weather slows drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean off oil, grease, wax, rust, mildew, chalk and loose paint. Surfaces must be dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime where needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood and concrete are self-priming. Prime bleeding woods and unglazed brick with \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/fresh-start-high-hiding-all-purpose-primer\"\u003eFresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer\u003c\/a\u003e, and pitted vinyl as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir well,\u003c\/strong\u003e then apply from the unpainted area into the wet area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond coat\u003c\/strong\u003e after 4 hours if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait 2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before washing the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow much Element Guard do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 3.79 L can covers 300–400 sq ft per coat. For 1,500 sq ft of siding, one coat takes about 4 to 5 cans. Two coats take about 8 to 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow soon can it get rained on?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Moore says it resists rain as soon as 60 minutes after application. Its data sheet says cool temperatures and high humidity lengthen dry and recoat times, so allow longer in damp weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow late in the season can I paint?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir and surface temperature must be at least 1.7 °C (35 °F). Surfaces must be dry, so skip mornings with dew or frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I paint over existing paint?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Previously painted wood, hardboard, masonry, EIFS and vinyl are approved surfaces. Clean the surface, scrape loose paint and let it dry first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eDo I need a primer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot on wood, engineered wood or concrete. Prime bleeding woods like cedar, unglazed brick and pitted vinyl. Vinyl is usually fine without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhich finish should I choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlat or Low Lustre for siding and masonry. Soft Gloss for trim, doors and accents. The 18.9 L pail comes in Flat and Low Lustre only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use it on metal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetal isn't on Benjamin Moore's approved surface list for Element Guard. For railings and gates, see our \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/coronado-rust-a-void-rust-preventative-polyurethane-enamel\"\u003eRust-A-Void enamel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe limited lifetime warranty covers blistering, peeling and weathering failure on properly prepared surfaces, for the original residential owner only. Read the full terms on the data sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Benjamin Moore","offers":[{"title":"946ml \/ Plat","offer_id":41210190397495,"sku":"K763-004","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"946ml \/ Lustre faible","offer_id":41210190430263,"sku":"K764-004","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"946ml \/ Brillant Doux","offer_id":41210190463031,"sku":"K765-004","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3,78L \/ Plat","offer_id":41210190495799,"sku":"K763-001","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3,78L \/ Lustre faible","offer_id":41210190528567,"sku":"K764-001","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3,78L \/ Brillant Doux","offer_id":41210190561335,"sku":"K765-001","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18,9L \/ Plat","offer_id":41210190594103,"sku":"K763-005","price":399.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18,9L \/ Lustre faible","offer_id":41210190626871,"sku":"K764-005","price":399.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/files\/ElementGuardExteriorPaint_Flat_946ml.jpg?v=1744207568","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/fr\/products\/element-garde-peinture-exterieure-1","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}