{"product_id":"element-guard-exterior-paint-1","title":"Element Guard Exterior Paint","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenjamin Moore Element Guard Exterior Paint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is Benjamin Moore's premium \u003cstrong\u003e100% acrylic exterior paint\u003c\/strong\u003e made for high-moisture conditions. It \u003cstrong\u003eresists rain as soon as 60 minutes after application\u003c\/strong\u003e, applies down to \u003cstrong\u003e1.7 °C (35 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and stands up to wind-driven rain, humidity, cracking and peeling. It has a \u003cstrong\u003emildew-resistant coating\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003elimited lifetime warranty\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 over wood, primed or previously painted surfaces (25 °C, 50% RH). Hardboard and vinyl may take longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-temperature application\u003c\/strong\u003e down to 1.7 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent adhesion\u003c\/strong\u003e that resists cracking, peeling and wind-driven rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMildew-resistant coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, tested to ASTM D3273 (no growth).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e for the original residential purchaser.\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 wood, hardboard siding, cured masonry, EIFS, vinyl and unglazed brick. \u003cem\u003eExterior use only. Not for walking surfaces. Apply at 1.7–37.7 °C. On vinyl siding, don't use a colour darker than the original or with an LRV below 57 unless it's in Benjamin Moore's Colours for Vinyl palette.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinishes, Sizes and Colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.5–2.5 @ 85°): siding, stucco and masonry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Lustre\u003c\/strong\u003e (10–15 @ 60°): most siding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e (50–60 @ 60°): trim, doors, shutters and railings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e946 mL and 3.78 L in every finish, plus 18.9 L in Flat and Low Lustre. Tinted to any Benjamin Moore colour, and we can \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paint-colour-stain-caulking-matching\"\u003ematch colours from other brands\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aura-exterior-paint\"\u003eAura Exterior\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/benjamin-moore-regal-select-exterior-paint\"\u003eRegal Select Exterior\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\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\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300–400 sq ft (27.9–37.2 m²) per 3.78 L\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\u003eDry time (25 °C, 50% RH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch: 1 hour. Recoat: 4 hours. Rain resistant: as soon as 60 minutes. Washable after 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), air and surface\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\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush, roller or airless spray (1,500–2,500 PSI, 0.013–0.017 tip; Soft Gloss 1,500–2,000 PSI, 0.010–0.015)\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 3.78 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 weather:\u003c\/strong\u003e air and surface at least 1.7 °C, ideally an hour or more of dry weather after each section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash and prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove dirt, mildew, chalk and loose paint, dull glossy areas and let surfaces dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime where needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fresh-start-high-hiding-all-purpose-primer\"\u003eFresh Start\u003c\/a\u003e on hardboard, unglazed brick, bleeding woods and pitted vinyl; metal primer on bare steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox your cans\u003c\/strong\u003e, then brush, roll or spray from unpainted into wet paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond coat\u003c\/strong\u003e after 4 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep your receipt\u003c\/strong\u003e for the warranty.\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 soon can it rain after painting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs soon as 60 minutes over wood, primed or previously painted surfaces at 25 °C. Hardboard, vinyl and cooler or damper weather take longer.\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 much do I need for my house?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 3.78 L can covers 300–400 sq ft per coat. Two coats on 1,500 sq ft of siding take about 8 to 10 cans.\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 paint vinyl siding?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in a colour no darker than the original and with an LRV of 57 or higher, or one from Benjamin Moore's Colours for Vinyl palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Benjamin Moore","offers":[{"title":"Flat \/ 946ml","offer_id":41210190397495,"sku":"K763-004","price":35.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flat \/ 3.78L","offer_id":41210190495799,"sku":"K763-001","price":85.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flat \/ 18.9L","offer_id":41210190594103,"sku":"K763-005","price":399.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Low Lustre \/ 946ml","offer_id":41210190430263,"sku":"K764-004","price":35.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Low Lustre \/ 3.78L","offer_id":41210190528567,"sku":"K764-001","price":85.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Low Lustre \/ 18.9L","offer_id":41210190626871,"sku":"K764-005","price":399.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft Gloss \/ 946ml","offer_id":41210190463031,"sku":"K765-004","price":35.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft Gloss \/ 3.78L","offer_id":41210190561335,"sku":"K765-001","price":85.99,"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\/products\/element-guard-exterior-paint-1","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}