Use and Care Manual

Alkyd Semi-Gloss Enamel
• ProfessionalQualityInterior/ExteriorSemi-GlossFinish
• ExcellentFlow&Leveling
• LessOdorthanOil-basePaint
• EasyWaterClean-up
• DurableHardFinish
• EasyStainRemoval
• MildewResistantFinish
NO. 3900 White
NO. 3940 Medium Base
NO. 3930 Deep Base
*LIMITED WARRANTY
Behr Process Corporation warrants that this product meets Behr’s manufacturing
specications. If this product does not meet these specications, Behr Process
Corporationwill,atitsoptionanduponproofofpurchase,eitherfurnishanequivalent
amountofnewproducttoyouorrefundthepurchasepriceofthisproduct.This guarantee
excludes (1) labor and costs of labor for application or removal of any product;
or (2) any incidental or consequential damages, whether based on 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
ProperlypreparedInterior/Exteriormetal&woodsurfaces.Idealfor
Doors,Trim,Molding,Cabinetry,Plaster,Masonry,CinderBlock,
Well-bondedWallpaper,Brick,Stucco,AluminumandWroughtIron.
Do not use on horizontal surfaces subject to foot traffic.
PREPARATION
†
(Proper surface preparation is required.)Allownewstucco,
plasterandmasonrytocurefor30days.Forinteriorandexterior
surfaces,removedirt,oilandgreasestainswithaproductsuchas
BEHRPREMIUM
®
NO.990Concrete&MasonryDegreaser&Cleaner.
Removemildewstainswithamildewstainremovingproduct.Remove
alllooseandpeelingpaint;scuffsandglossysurfaces;caulk;repair
imperfectionsandsandsmooth.Forexteriorsurfaces,powerwash
toremovechalk.Etchgalvanizedmetalwithaproductsuchas
BEHRPREMIUMNO.991Concrete&MasonryCleaner&Etcher.
Followalllabelinstructions.
PRIME
Interior:Oninteriorsurfaceswithheavystains,galvanizedmetalor
wroughtiron,useaproductsuchasBEHRPREMIUMPLUS
®
NO.75
Stain-BlockingPrimer&Sealer.Exterior: Onexteriorsurfaceswith
heavystains,woodormetal,useaproductsuchasBEHRPREMIUMPLUS
NO.436Multi-SurfacePrimer&Sealer.Followalllabelinstructions.
APPLICATION
DONOTTHIN.Stirbeforeandduringapplication.Whenworkingwith
morethanonecanofthesameproduct,intermixtoensurecolor
uniformity.Useadequateventilationduringapplicationanddrying
process.Certaincolorsmayrequire2ormorecoatstoachieve
completehideandcoverage.Useproductwhenairandsurface
temperaturesare50-90˚F(10-32˚C).Applyathincoatusingahigh
qualitysyntheticbrush,1/4"-3/8"naprolleroranairlesssprayer
(.013"-.017"spraytip).NOTE:Iftouch-upisnecessary,same
applicationmethodisrecommended.
DRY TIME
Longerdrytimerequiredincoolertemperaturesandhigherhumidity.
Waitatleast7daysbeforerinsingorcleaningthesurfacewithamild,
non-abrasivedetergent.
DISPOSAL
Properlydisposeofallsoiledrags.Fordisposalofemptycontainersand
unusedproduct,contactyourhouseholdrefusecollectionservice.
† WARNING!I 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!Sandingorscrapingpressuretreatedlumbermaybe
hazardous;wearappropriateprotection.
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).
©2012 Behr Process Corporation
Santa Ana, CA 92704 U.S.A. • behr.com
V.O.C. <50 g/L • REV. 4/12
2 Coats Recommended
for Optimal Durability
Soap & Water
Clean-Up
Dry Time:
2-4 Hr. Dry to Touch
4-8 Hr. Recoat
Spread Rate:
Rough 350-400 Sq. Ft.
Smooth 500-550 Sq. Ft.
2
WHITE BASE: READY TO USE OR ADD TINTING COLORANTS.
MEDIUM & DEEP BASE:DO NOT USE WITHOUT THE ADDITION OF TINTING COLORANTS.