INSL-X by Benjamin Moore · Prime All AP-1000
One primer.
Almost every surface.
Prime All is a 100% acrylic primer-sealer that grips wood, drywall, tile, Formica, siding, masonry and non-ferrous metal, inside and out. It blocks most household stains, resists mildew, and is ready to recoat in an hour.
1 hrto recoat*
Int/Ext100% acrylic
946 mL from
$249+ships free in Canada
*At 25 °C and 50% humidity. Not for floors.
Prime All, WhiteMulti-surface primer-sealer
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INSL-X Prime All (AP-1000) is a 100% acrylic multi-surface latex primer-sealer from Benjamin Moore. It bonds and seals a wide range of interior and exterior surfaces, including wood, drywall, ceiling tile, Formica, ceramic tile, vinyl siding, masonry and non-ferrous metal, and it blocks most household stains like water, tannin, smoke, crayon and fingerprints. Painting contractors keep it on hand because one can covers so many jobs: it's dry to the touch in about 30 minutes, ready to recoat in an hour, mildew resistant and spatter resistant. White, in 946 mL, 3.79 L and 18.9 L.
Key Features & Benefits
- Multi-surface adhesion, including Formica, ceramic tile and glossy paint without sanding (degloss first).
- Blocks most household stains: water, tannin, smoke, graffiti, crayon, lipstick and fingerprints.
- Fast drying: touch in about 30 minutes, recoat in 1 hour.
- Interior and exterior, 100% acrylic, mildew resistant.
- Spatter resistant with soap-and-water clean-up.
- Works under wallcoverings for easier positioning and removal.
Applications & Recommended Uses
Interior: new or previously painted wood, plywood, drywall, ceiling tile, Formica, Masonite, ceramic tile and cured plaster, and under wallcoverings. Exterior: new or previously painted wood, aluminum, hardboard, vinyl siding, shingles, shakes, concrete, masonry, brick and non-ferrous metal. Great for trim, doors, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, garages, fences and siding. Not for floors.
Product Specifications
| Product type | 100% acrylic multi-surface latex primer-sealer, interior/exterior |
| Sheen | Flat (0–5 @ 60°) |
| Colour | White |
| Coverage | 400–450 sq ft (37.2–41.8 m²) per 3.79 L |
| Dry time (25 °C, 50% RH) | Touch about 30 minutes; recoat 1 hour |
| Application temperature | 4.4–32.2 °C (40–90 °F) |
| VOC | Under 100 g/L |
| Volume solids | 35% ± 2% |
| Application | Brush or roller (preferred), or spray; airless 1,500–3,000 PSI with a .013–.017 tip |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water |
| Certifications | MPI 6, 39, 137; CDPH emissions certified; LEED v4 eligible |
| Sizes | 946 mL, 3.79 L, 18.9 L |
How to Use / Application Tips
- Prep: clean off dirt, grease and mildew, scrape peeling paint, degloss slick surfaces and remove sanding dust.
- Apply a generous coat at full strength by brush or roller. If you spray, back-roll or back-brush. Don't thin.
- Use 2 coats over tough stains, 1 hour apart.
- Topcoat within 1–2 hours with latex or oil-based paint. Clean up with warm soapy water.
Why Buy From The Paint People?
We're a family-run Benjamin Moore and INSL-X retailer serving painting contractors in Mississauga since 1997. We ship across Canada, free on most orders over $249, or you can pick up free in Mississauga. Not sure which primer your job needs? Our team is happy to help.
Prime All FAQ
1Does it stick to ceramic tile?
Yes. Degloss first; full adhesion takes 3–4 days.
2How soon can I topcoat?
Within 1–2 hours, depending on conditions.
3How much does a can cover?
400–450 sq ft per 3.79 L, per coat.
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.
What it primes
Keep one primer on the truck.
From bare drywall to old ceramic tile to vinyl siding, Prime All bonds and seals so your topcoat goes on even.
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Grips hard surfaces
Formica, ceramic tile, Masonite and glossy paint without sanding (degloss first), plus aluminum and non-ferrous metal.
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Blocks most stains
Water stains, tannin, smoke, graffiti, crayon, lipstick and fingerprints. Tough stains may need two coats.
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Fast, inside and out
Dry to the touch in about 30 minutes, recoat in 1 hour. Mildew resistant, spatter resistant, soap-and-water clean-up.
Interior: wood, plywood, drywall, ceiling tile, Formica, Masonite, ceramic tile, cured plaster, under wallcoverings. Exterior: wood, aluminum, hardboard, vinyl siding, shingles, shakes, concrete, masonry, brick, non-ferrous metal. Not for floors. MPI 6, 39, 137; CDPH emissions certified; LEED v4 eligible.
Primer calculator
How much do I need?
Enter your room size. We'll work out the cans using 400 sq ft per 3.79 L, the low end of Benjamin Moore's coverage, so you don't run short.
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Priming a vanity, a backsplash or a few doors? A 946 mL can covers about 100 sq ft. Big job? The calculator switches to the 18.9 L pail when it works out cheaper.
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Which INSL-X primer do I need?
Multi-surface
INSL-X Prime All
- Best for
- Mixed jobs: wood, drywall, tile, Formica, siding and masonry, inside and out.
- What you get
- 100% acrylic primer-sealer that blocks most household stains. Recoat in 1 hour.
- From
Bonding primer
INSL-X Stix
- Best for
- The slickest surfaces, like glossy tile, PVC and laminates.
- What you get
- A waterborne bonding primer made for hard-to-stick surfaces.
- From
Stain blocker
INSL-X Max Block
- Best for
- Water, smoke and nicotine stains, marker, tannin bleed and odours.
- What you get
- A water-based stain blocking primer you can topcoat in 1 hour.
- From
Priming new drywall where you need a vapour retarder? See INSL-X Vapour Barrier Primer.
Specs
The details.
| Type | 100% acrylic multi-surface latex primer-sealer, interior/exterior (AP-1000) |
|---|---|
| Use on | Wood, plywood, drywall, ceiling tile, Formica, Masonite, ceramic tile, plaster, aluminum, hardboard, vinyl siding, shingles, shakes, concrete, masonry, brick, non-ferrous metal. Not floors |
| Colour | White |
| Sheen | Flat (0–5 @ 60°) |
| Coverage | 400–450 sq ft (37.2–41.8 m²) per 3.79 L |
| Coats | 1, or 2 over tough stains |
| Dry time | Touch about 30 minutes. Recoat 1 hour |
| Full hardness | 3–4 days (scrape resistance; adhesion on non-porous surfaces) |
| Apply at | 4.4–32.2 °C (40–90 °F) air and surface temperature |
| VOC | Under 100 g/L |
| Volume solids | 35% ± 2% |
| Film thickness | 3.6–4.0 mils wet, 1.2–1.4 mils dry |
| Apply with | Brush or roller (preferred), or airless, HVLP or conventional spray; airless 1,500–3,000 PSI, .013–.017 tip |
| Thinning | Do not thin |
| Topcoat | Quality latex or oil-based paint, within 1–2 hours |
| Clean-up | Warm soapy water. Mineral spirits rinse for spray equipment |
| Certified | MPI 6, 39, 137; CDPH emissions certified; LEED v4 and CHPS eligible; Class A flame spread (ASTM E-84) over non-combustible surfaces |
Dry times at 25 °C and 50% humidity. Store between 4.4 °C and 32.2 °C and protect from freezing.
How to apply
Prime it right.
- Prep the surface. Clean, dry and free of dirt, grease, soap, wax and mildew. Scrape peeling paint, sand the edges smooth, and remove drywall sanding dust.
- Degloss slick surfaces like Formica, ceramic tile and glossy paint. Etch or abrade very smooth concrete, and sand mill glaze off planed siding.
- Stir well and brush or roll a generous coat at full strength, working it into the surface. Keep a wet edge. If you spray, back-roll or back-brush.
- Two coats on tough stains. Clean the stain first and let the first coat dry 1 hour.
- Topcoat within 1–2 hours with a quality latex or oil-based paint, like Regal Select for walls.
- Clean up with warm soapy water. Rinse spray equipment with mineral spirits to prevent rust.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is Prime All?
INSL-X Prime All (AP-1000) is a 100% acrylic multi-surface latex primer-sealer from Benjamin Moore's INSL-X line. It's made for interior and exterior use on a wide range of surfaces, with strong adhesion and sealing. It's quick drying, mildew resistant and spatter resistant, and it blocks most household stains.
What surfaces can I prime?
Inside: new or painted wood, plywood, drywall, ceiling tile, Formica, Masonite, ceramic tile and cured plaster, and under wallcoverings. Outside: new or painted wood, aluminum, hardboard, vinyl siding, shingles, shakes, concrete, masonry, brick and non-ferrous metal. It's not for floors.
Will it stick to tile and Formica?
Yes. You don't need to sand glossy surfaces like Formica, ceramic tile or glossy paint, but Benjamin Moore recommends deglossing them first. On hard, non-porous surfaces like glazed ceramic and non-ferrous metal, full adhesion and hardness can take 3–4 days.
What stains does it block?
Water stains, tannin, smoke, graffiti, crayon, lipstick and fingerprints. Clean the stain first, and give tough stains two coats. For severe tannin or smoke staining, an oil-based primer may work better; ask us which one fits your job.
How soon can I paint over it?
Dry to the touch in about 30 minutes and ready to recoat in 1 hour at 25 °C and 50% humidity. Topcoat with a quality latex or oil-based paint within 1–2 hours. Allow 3–4 days for full scrape resistance.
Can I use it outside?
Yes. Apply when the air and surface are between 4.4 °C and 32.2 °C (40–90 °F). Don't paint outside when rain is threatening or late in the afternoon when dew can form, or when the surface is within 5 degrees of the dew point.
Can I put wallpaper over it?
Yes. Benjamin Moore lists Prime All for use under wallcoverings, for easier positioning and removal.
How much do I need?
A 3.79 L can covers 400–450 sq ft, a 946 mL can about 100–110 sq ft, and an 18.9 L pail about 2,000–2,250 sq ft, per coat. Use the calculator above for your room.
Can I spray it?
Yes, by airless, HVLP or conventional spray, but brushing or rolling works the primer into the surface best. If you spray, back-roll or back-brush. Airless: 1,500–3,000 PSI with a .013–.017 tip. Don't thin it. Clean up with warm soapy water, and rinse spray equipment with mineral spirits to prevent rust.
Sizes and shipping?
946 mL, 3.79 L and 18.9 L, in white. We ship across Canada, free on most orders over $249, or pick up free in Mississauga.
One primer for the whole job.
Not sure which primer your job needs? Ask our team. We've been helping painters and contractors since 1997.