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BEHR PREMIUM™ CHALK DECORATIVE PAINT
PRODUCT INFORMATION
BEHR PREMIUM™ Chalk Decorative Paint is designed to deliver a smooth, matte nish that can be applied over most existing
surfaces with very little surface preparation. With excellent adhesion and coverage, it is ideal for refreshing old and new
wooden furniture, cast stone, concrete, and even metal surfaces to create one-of-a-kind accent pieces. BEHR PREMIUM™
Chalk Decorative Paint can be used with BEHR PREMIUM™ Wax Decorative nishes to add an extra layer of protection as well
as create a vintage or antique look for your project.
RECOMMENDED USES:
Apply to old or new wood, cast stone, concrete, or even metal surfaces. Do not use on horizontal surfaces subject to foot
trac.
* For application on wood that contains tannins such as redwood and cedar, use a coat of water based primer such as BEHR
PREMIUM PLUS® Multi-Surface Primer &Sealer No. 436. Prime all uncoated metal, cast stone, plastic, and concrete surfaces
before painting.
COMPLIES WITH THE BELOW AS OF 2/1/2022
SCAQMD YES OTC YES
CARB SCM 2007 YES LADCO YES
OTC Phase II YES AIM YES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Tint Bases/Max Tint Load:
No. 7100 White Base 31 oz / 1 oz
No
. 7130 Deep Base 29 oz / 3 oz
Pre-tint:
No.7180 Classic Noir 32 oz
N
o
.7190 Aged Gray 32 oz
Sheen: < 5 @ 85°
Resin Type: Modied Acrylic
Weight per Gallon: 12.5 lb
% Solids by Volume: 38% ± 2%
% Solids by Weight: 59% ± 2%
VOC: < 50 g/L
Flash Point: N/A
Viscosity: 85 – 95 KU
Recommended Film Thickness:
Wet:
2.7 mils / Dry: 1.0 mils @ 150 sq ft/quart
Co
verage: Up to 150 sq ft/quart depending on application
method and substrate porosity.
APPLICATION:
Brush: Nylon/polyester
Roller: High density foam roller or 3/8" – 1/2" nap synthetic
roller cover, depending on surface texture
Thinning: This product is formulated to be rich and
concentrated to provide excellent hide and coverage. If
thinning is necessary to improve workability, thin with
water at a rate of no more than 2 oz per quart.
Dry Time: @ 77°F & 50% RH
To Touch: 1 hour
To Recoat: 2 hours
Darker colors may require additional dry time between coats.
Cooler temperatures or higher humidity may prolong drying
time.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
All surfaces must be clean, free of dust, chalk, oil, grease,
wax, polish, mold and mildew stains, loose and peeling
paint, rust and all other foreign substances.
Wood: Remove mill glaze with sandpaper. Set nails and ll
holes, scratches, and gouges with the appropriate wood
ller and let dry completely. Remove all dust with a wiping
cloth. Fill all gaps with a 100% acrylic, siliconized, paintable
caulking, and allow to completely dry prior to coating.
Masonry: The pH must be 10 or lower prior to coating.
Smooth masonry may require an adequate prole for
adhesion. For all other smooth trowel concrete, create
an adequate prole for adhesion using a product such as
muriatic acid etcher or with mechanical means. Remove all
loose aggregate and debris. Prime the area with an alkali-
resistant primer.
Steel: Minimum surface preparation is Hand Tool Cleaning
in accordance with SSPC-SP2. Remove all oil and grease from
the surface with a solvent in accordance with SSPC-SP1.
For optimal performance, use Commercial Blast Cleaning
in accordance with SSPC-SP6. Prime the area with a rust
inhibitive primer the same day as cleaned.
Galvanized Steel: Solvent clean new galvanized metal in
accordance with SSPC-SP1 to remove oil and grease from
the surface. Pre-treat with a phosphoric acid solution or a
commercially available etching solution. Galvanized metal
that has been passivated with chromates or silicates may
require brush blasting in accordance with SSPC-SP16 to
remove these treatments. Rusty galvanizing requires a
minimum of Hand Tool Cleaning in accordance with SSPC-
SP2. Prime the area the same day as cleaned.
Shop-Primed Steel: As there is potential for many forms
of contamination during storage and transport, a thorough
cleaning is always recommended for shop-primed surfaces.
Paint exposed areas, i.e., where shop primer is abraded,
with the same material as used for shop priming to comply
with SSPC-PA 1 for touching up shop-primed surfaces. Note:
Assess the integrity of the shop primer prior to application
of subsequent coatings. Review all coatings intended for the
project and conrm the compatibility between shop and
eld-applied coatings.
Stain-Blocking: After priming, test for stain bleed-through
by applying the topcoat to a small section. If the stain bleeds
through the topcoat, apply a second coat of primer and
test again before topcoating the entire area. If bleeding
continues, primer may need a longer dry time before
applying topcoat.
Previously Painted Surfaces: Remove all loose and
peeling paint and all other foreign substances. Clean any
dirt and grease by scrubbing the surface with a detergent
and water solution, followed by a thorough rinsing with
clean water. Set nails and ll holes, scratches, and gouges
with the appropriate wood ller and let dry completely.
Remove all dust with a tack or wiping cloth. Fill all gaps with
a 100% acrylic, siliconized, paintable caulking, and allow to
completely dry prior to coating.
Glossy Surfaces: For maximum adhesion, sand the surface
thoroughly to provide a rough surface before coating.
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 Center at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to
www.epa.gov/lead.
This information is provided “as is” and no representations or warranties, either express or implied, of merchantability, tness for a particular purpose or of any other nature
are made with respect to this information or to any product referred to in this information. For SDS or to consult with a Behr Paint Company representative,
call 1-800-854-0133 Ext. 2 (U.S.A. only). ©2022 Behr Process Corporation, Santa Ana, CA 92705 U.S.A.
Revised 2/2022
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