Use and Care Manual
Basement & Masonry Waterproofer
• Smooth,DecorativeInterior/ExteriorFlatFinish
• 10YearCustomerSatisfactionGuarantee*
• Withstands12PSIofWaterPressure
• MildewResistantFilm
• Withstands98mphWind-DrivenRain
• Sprayable!SavesApplicationTime
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
BehrProcessCorporation warrants customer satisfaction with this product for 10 years on vertical
surfacesfromdateofpurchase,whenappliedtoaproperlyprepareduncoatedsurfaceinaccordance
with the label directions. Previously painted or treated surfaces are excluded from this warranty.
Color fading andchalking will occur naturally over time.If you are not satised with this product,
BehrProcessCorporationwill,atitsoptionanduponproofofpurchase,eitherfurnishanequivalent
amountofnewproductorrefundthepurchaseprice.Thiswarrantyismadetotheoriginalresidential
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
givesyou specic legalrights,and you mayalsohaveotherrights,which vary fromstatetostate.
WHERE TO USE
Wallssubjecttohydrostaticpressure.Idealforaboveorbelowgrade
BasementWalls,RetainingWalls,GarageWalls,MasonryWalls,CinderBlocks,
Stucco,Brick,FoundationsandLandscapeWalls.Applytodryorslightlydamp
surfaces.Not for use on floors or walls with active water leaks.
PREPARATION
(Proper surface preparation is required.) New or Unpainted Surfaces:
Newconcretemustcureforaminimumof30days.Testforloose,aking
concretebypressingapieceofmaskingorcellophanetapeatvariousplaces,
thenpullitoffwithanabruptaction.Ifthetapedoesnotpulltheconcrete
fromthesurface,itcanbepainted.Iftheexistingconcreteisremoved,the
looseconcreteshouldberemoveddowntoasoundsubstrate.For below
grade application: Allholesorcracksmustbeproperlypatchedwithafast
settinghydrauliccement.For above grade application:Primealluncoated,
patched,chalky,andadjacentwoodand/ormetalsurfaceswithaproduct
suchasBEHRPREMIUMPLUS
®
NO.436ExteriorMulti-SurfacePrimer&
Sealer.Removemildewstainswithamildewstainremovingproduct.All
surfacesmustbecleanandfreeofdirt,dust,eforescenceandoil.Clean
surfacewithaproductsuchasBEHRPREMIUM
®
NO.991Concrete&Masonry
Cleaner&Etcher.Followalllabelinstructions.Previously Painted Surfaces:
BEHRPREMIUM
®
Basement&MasonryWaterprooferprovidesbestresults
whenappliedtobareoruntreatedsurfaces.PREVIOUSLYPAINTEDSURFACES
INGOOD,REPAINTABLECONDITIONMAYBEPAINTEDWITHBEHRPREMIUM
®
NO.875orNO.876,HOWEVER,BEHRWILLNOTGUARANTEETHERESULTS.
Testforloose,akingpaintbypressingapieceofmaskingorcellophanetape
atvariousplaces,thenpullitoffwithanabruptaction.Ifthetapedoesnotpull
thepaintfromthesurface,itcanbepainted.Iftheexistingpaintisremoved,
theloosepaintshouldberemoveddowntoasoundsubstratebywire
brushingorsanding.ForInteriororExteriorapplication;removedeteriorated
coatingpriortoapplication.Followallpreparationinstructionsunder“Newor
UnpaintedSurfaces”above.
APPLICATION
Stirwellbeforeuse.Donotthinproduct.Usewithadequateventilation.Use
productwhenairandsurfacetemperatureare50-90˚F(10-32˚C).Applyto
dryorslightlydampmasonrywalls.Wipeoffanyvisiblemoisturewithadry
clothbeforepainting.Applyusingahighquality1/2-3/4”naproller,4”nylon/
polyesterbrushoranairlesssprayer@2,200-3,200PSIusinga.023-.025”
spraytip.Two coats minimum are required: First Coat:Usingabrush
orroller,workthewaterprooferontothesurfaceuntilallporesorvoidsare
covered.Second Coat:Usingabrushorroller,covertheentiresurface.
Properlyllanyvoidsleftaftertherstcoat.Additionalspotapplicationmay
beneededdependingontheporosityofthesurface.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
Lowtemperaturesorhighhumidityconditionswillaffectdryingtime.
Fullcureshouldbereachedin7-14days.
DISPOSAL
Properlydisposeofallsoiledragsandprotect unused product from
freezing.Fordisposalofemptycontainersandunusedproductcontactyour
householdrefusecollectionservice.
WARNING!Ifyouscrape,sandorremoveoldpaint,youmayreleaselead
dust.LEADISTOXIC.EXPOSURETOLEADDUSTCANCAUSESERIOUS
ILLNESS,SUCHASBRAINDAMAGE,ESPECIALLYINCHILDREN.PREGNANT
WOMENSHOULDALSOAVOIDEXPOSURE.WearaNIOSH-approvedrespirator
tocontrolleadexposure.CleanupcarefullywithaHEPAvacuumandawet
mop.Beforeyoustart,ndouthowtoprotectyourselfandyourfamilyby
contactingtheNationalLeadInformationHotlineat1-800-424-LEADorlogon
towww.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. Toavoidbreathing
vapors and spray mist,open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air
entryduringapplicationanddrying.Ifyouexperienceeyewatering,headachesordizziness,
increasefreshair.Ifproperlyused,arespirator(NIOSHapprovedfororganicvaporwithPseries
particulatepre-lter)mayofferadditionalprotection;obtainprofessionaladvicebeforeusing.
Adustmaskdoesnotprovideprotectionagainstvapors.Avoidcontactwitheyesandskin.
Washthoroughlyafterhandling.Closecontaineraftereachuse.FIRST AID:Ifyouexperience
difcultyinbreathing,leavetheareatoobtainfreshair.Ifcontinueddifcultyisexperienced,
getmedicalassistanceimmediately.Incaseofeyecontact,ushimmediatelywithplentyof
waterforatleast15minutesandgetmedicalattention;forskin,washthoroughlywithsoap
andwater.Ifswallowed,getmedicalattentionimmediately.
CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN - DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
WARNING!ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntothestateofCaliforniatocausecancer
andbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
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.
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