{"product_id":"insl-x-stix-waterborne-bonding-primer","title":"INSL-X Stix Primaire de Liaison à Base d'Eau par Benjamin Moore","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINSL-X Stix Waterborne Bonding Primer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSL-X Stix\u003c\/strong\u003e is a waterborne acrylic urethane \u003cstrong\u003ebonding primer\u003c\/strong\u003e that sticks to the surfaces other primers can't: \u003cstrong\u003ePVC, vinyl, plastic, glass, ceramic tile, laminate, glossy paint, fiberglass and galvanized metal\u003c\/strong\u003e. It levels smooth, cures as low as 1.7 °C (35 °F) and can be topcoated with almost any paint, from latex to oil, urethane, epoxy and lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonds to glossy, slick surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e without heavy sanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCures in the cold\u003c\/strong\u003e, down to 1.7 °C (35 °F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes almost any topcoat:\u003c\/strong\u003e alkyd, acrylic latex, urethane, epoxy and lacquer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent enamel holdout\u003c\/strong\u003e for a smooth, even topcoat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior and exterior.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoap-and-water clean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e and recoat in 3–4 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen and bathroom cabinets, laminate and Formica, ceramic tile, PVC trim, vinyl siding, fiberglass doors, galvanized and aluminum metal, glass, plus drywall, plaster, wood and masonry. \u003cem\u003eNot for immersion or continuous water contact, below-grade surfaces, polyethylene or polypropylene plastics, or Kynar-coated finishes. Not a whole-house exterior primer over wood or decks, and it must be topcoated outdoors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite, in 946 mL, 3.79 L and 18.9 L. It can be lightly tinted toward your topcoat colour. \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-page\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStix or an All-Purpose Primer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Stix when the surface is slick or hard to coat. For bare drywall, wood and stain blocking on ordinary surfaces, \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/fresh-start-high-hiding-all-purpose-primer\"\u003eFresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer\u003c\/a\u003e is the better value. For cedar, redwood and other woods that bleed tannin, use \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/inslx-prime-lock-plus-primer-sealer\"\u003ePrime Lock Plus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePriming kitchen cabinets?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our step-by-step guide, \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/news\/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets\"\u003eHow to Paint Kitchen Cabinets\u003c\/a\u003e, shows when you need a primer and which one to use. For every other surface, see \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-paint-primer\"\u003eDo You Need Primer?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e946 mL:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 75–100 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.79 L:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300–400 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18.9 L:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eWaterborne acrylic urethane primer\/sealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilm thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0–5.3 mils wet, 1.6–2.1 mils dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume solids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ± 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 100 g\/L\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: 30 min. Recoat: 3–4 hours. Full adhesion: 3–4 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7–32 °C (35–90 °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 brush, ¼\"–½\" synthetic roller, airless spray (2,200–2,500 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\u003eDo not thin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTinting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2 oz 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. Final rinse of spray equipment with mineral spirits\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\u003eClean.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrub off dirt, grease, wax and mildew with warm soapy water, rinse and let dry. Cabinets often need a degreaser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDegloss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand glossy paint, laminate and ceramic tile lightly. Stix doesn't strictly need it, but it improves adhesion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepair.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove loose or peeling paint and loose rust, and fill damaged areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply one coat\u003c\/strong\u003e by brush, roller or airless spray, out of direct sun. Don't thin. Keep it dry for the first 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopcoat after 3–4 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e with latex or oil. Wait 24 hours before two-part epoxies or urethanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it cure 3–4 days\u003c\/strong\u003e before heavy use, when it reaches full scrape resistance.\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\"\u003eIs Stix good for painting kitchen cabinets?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It bonds to glossy finished cabinets and laminate and gives excellent enamel holdout. Clean and degrease well, scuff sand, prime with Stix and wait 3–4 days before heavy use.\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\"\u003eDo I need to sand before using Stix?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStix is made to bond without sanding, but Benjamin Moore still recommends deglossing Formica, ceramic tile and glossy paint for the best adhesion. A light scuff is enough.\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\"\u003eCan I prime ceramic tile or glass with Stix?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on walls and backsplashes. It's not for floors, showers or anything under continuous water.\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\"\u003eHow much primer do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne coat at 300–400 sq ft per 3.79 L. Most kitchen cabinet jobs need about one 3.79 L. The 946 mL suits a vanity or a few doors.\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\"\u003eCan I use Stix outside?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on vinyl, PVC, fiberglass, galvanized metal and similar surfaces, but it must be topcoated. It isn't meant as a whole-house primer over exterior wood or decks.\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\"\u003eWhat topcoat can I use over Stix?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost anything: acrylic latex, alkyd, urethane, epoxy or lacquer. Wait 3–4 hours for latex or oil, and 24 hours for two-part epoxies and urethanes.\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 apply Stix in cold weather?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Air, surface and product just need to be above 1.7 °C (35 °F). 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