Use and Care Manual

Basement & Masonry Waterproofer
• Smooth,DecorativeInterior/ExteriorFlatFinish
• 10YearCustomerSatisfactionGuarantee*
• Withstands12PSIofWaterPressure
• MildewResistantFilm
• Withstands98mphWind-DrivenRain
• Sprayable!SavesApplicationTime
No. 875 White
No. 876 Basement Gray
2 Coats Required
for Optimal Durability
Soap & Water
Clean-Up
Dry Time:
1 Hr. Dry to Touch
4 Hr. Recoat
*LIMITED WARRANTY
BehrProcessCorporation warrants customer satisfaction with this product for 10 years on vertical
surfacesfromdateofpurchase,whenappliedtoaproperlyprepareduncoatedsurfaceinaccordance
with the label directions. Previously painted or treated surfaces are excluded from this warranty.
Color fading andchalking will occur naturally over time.If you are not satised with this product,
BehrProcessCorporationwill,atitsoptionanduponproofofpurchase,eitherfurnishanequivalent
amountofnewproductorrefundthepurchaseprice.Thiswarrantyismadetotheoriginalresidential
product purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty excludes (1) labor and costs of labor
for application or removal of any product or (2) any incidental or consequential damages,
whether based upon breach of express or implied warranty, negligence, strict liability
or any other legal theory. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.This warranty
givesyou specic legalrights,and you mayalsohaveotherrights,which vary fromstatetostate.
WHERE TO USE
Wallssubjecttohydrostaticpressure.Idealforaboveorbelowgrade
BasementWalls,RetainingWalls,GarageWalls,MasonryWalls,CinderBlocks,
Stucco,Brick,FoundationsandLandscapeWalls.Applytodryorslightlydamp
surfaces.Not for use on floors or walls with active water leaks.
PREPARATION
(Proper surface preparation is required.) New or Unpainted Surfaces:
Newconcretemustcureforaminimumof30days.Testforloose,aking
concretebypressingapieceofmaskingorcellophanetapeatvariousplaces,
thenpullitoffwithanabruptaction.Ifthetapedoesnotpulltheconcrete
fromthesurface,itcanbepainted.Iftheexistingconcreteisremoved,the
looseconcreteshouldberemoveddowntoasoundsubstrate.For below
grade application: Allholesorcracksmustbeproperlypatchedwithafast
settinghydrauliccement.For above grade application:Primealluncoated,
patched,chalky,andadjacentwoodand/ormetalsurfaceswithaproduct
suchasBEHRPREMIUMPLUS
®
NO.436ExteriorMulti-SurfacePrimer&
Sealer.Removemildewstainswithamildewstainremovingproduct.All
surfacesmustbecleanandfreeofdirt,dust,eforescenceandoil.Clean
surfacewithaproductsuchasBEHRPREMIUM
®
NO.991Concrete&Masonry
Cleaner&Etcher.Followalllabelinstructions.Previously Painted Surfaces:
BEHRPREMIUM
®
Basement&MasonryWaterprooferprovidesbestresults
whenappliedtobareoruntreatedsurfaces.PREVIOUSLYPAINTEDSURFACES
INGOOD,REPAINTABLECONDITIONMAYBEPAINTEDWITHBEHRPREMIUM
®

NO.875orNO.876,HOWEVER,BEHRWILLNOTGUARANTEETHERESULTS.
Testforloose,akingpaintbypressingapieceofmaskingorcellophanetape
atvariousplaces,thenpullitoffwithanabruptaction.Ifthetapedoesnotpull
thepaintfromthesurface,itcanbepainted.Iftheexistingpaintisremoved,
theloosepaintshouldberemoveddowntoasoundsubstratebywire
brushingorsanding.ForInteriororExteriorapplication;removedeteriorated
coatingpriortoapplication.Followallpreparationinstructionsunder“Newor
UnpaintedSurfaces”above.
APPLICATION
Stirwellbeforeuse.Donotthinproduct.Usewithadequateventilation.Use
productwhenairandsurfacetemperatureare50-90˚F(10-32˚C).Applyto
dryorslightlydampmasonrywalls.Wipeoffanyvisiblemoisturewithadry
clothbeforepainting.Applyusingahighquality1/2-3/4”naproller,4”nylon/
polyesterbrushoranairlesssprayer@2,200-3,200PSIusinga.023-.025”
spraytip.Two coats minimum are required: First Coat:Usingabrush
orroller,workthewaterprooferontothesurfaceuntilallporesorvoidsare
covered.Second Coat:Usingabrushorroller,covertheentiresurface.
Properlyllanyvoidsleftaftertherstcoat.Additionalspotapplicationmay
beneededdependingontheporosityofthesurface.Important: If leaking is
still present after two coats, it indicates that voids or pinholes are still
open. Re-apply product to these areas. DO NOT thin product or apply at a
greater spread rate.
DRY TIME
Lowtemperaturesorhighhumidityconditionswillaffectdryingtime.
Fullcureshouldbereachedin7-14days.
DISPOSAL
Properlydisposeofallsoiledragsandprotect unused product from
freezing.Fordisposalofemptycontainersandunusedproductcontactyour
householdrefusecollectionservice.
WARNING!Ifyouscrape,sandorremoveoldpaint,youmayreleaselead
dust.LEADISTOXIC.EXPOSURETOLEADDUSTCANCAUSESERIOUS
ILLNESS,SUCHASBRAINDAMAGE,ESPECIALLYINCHILDREN.PREGNANT
WOMENSHOULDALSOAVOIDEXPOSURE.WearaNIOSH-approvedrespirator
tocontrolleadexposure.CleanupcarefullywithaHEPAvacuumandawet
mop.Beforeyoustart,ndouthowtoprotectyourselfandyourfamilyby
contactingtheNationalLeadInformationHotlineat1-800-424-LEADorlogon
towww.epa.gov/lead.
WARNING! IRRITANT! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CONTAINS: ETHYLENE GLYCOL.
MAY CAUSE EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
EYES AND AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS AND SPRAY MIST. WEAR EYE PROTECTION
AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Toavoidbreathing
vapors and spray mist,open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air
entryduringapplicationanddrying.Ifyouexperienceeyewatering,headachesordizziness,
increasefreshair.Ifproperlyused,arespirator(NIOSHapprovedfororganicvaporwithPseries
particulatepre-lter)mayofferadditionalprotection;obtainprofessionaladvicebeforeusing.
Adustmaskdoesnotprovideprotectionagainstvapors.Avoidcontactwitheyesandskin.
Washthoroughlyafterhandling.Closecontaineraftereachuse.FIRST AID:Ifyouexperience
difcultyinbreathing,leavetheareatoobtainfreshair.Ifcontinueddifcultyisexperienced,
getmedicalassistanceimmediately.Incaseofeyecontact,ushimmediatelywithplentyof
waterforatleast15minutesandgetmedicalattention;forskin,washthoroughlywithsoap
andwater.Ifswallowed,getmedicalattentionimmediately.
CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN - DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
WARNING!ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntothestateofCaliforniatocausecancer
andbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
To consult with a Behr Certified Coatings Professional, call 1-800-854-0133 Ext. 2 (U.S.A. only).
©2011 Behr Process Corporation
Santa Ana, CA 92704 U.S.A. • behr.com
V.O.C. <100 g/L • REV. 8/11
2
Spread Rate:
Rough 75-100 Sq. Ft.
Smooth 100-125 Sq. Ft.
READYTOUSEORADDTINTINGCOLORANTS