Use and Care Manual

USE & CARE MANUAL

WHERE TO USE:

KILZ® PVA Interior Primer is designed for use on new drywall. It is a fast-drying, interior latex primer

formulated to prime and seal new, uncoated drywall and reduce the number of topcoats required to

achieve a uniform, professional quality finish.

PREPARATION:

Cover all nail and screw heads with joint compound according to directions and sand to smooth surface. Tape drywall and

apply joint compound and allow to fully cure according to directions prior to priming.

Sand to smooth surface before

priming. Wipe off dust with a damp cloth, allow to dry thoroughly.

APPLICATION:

Eye protection is recommended. Only apply if surface, air and product temperatures are between 50°-90°F (10°-32°C). Stir

thoroughly before and occasionally during use. Brush – High quality Nylon/Polyester. Roller – High quality 3/8-1/2" nap on

smooth surfaces or 1/2-3/4" nap on semi-rough or porous surfaces. Airless spray – .017" - .021" tip / 60 mesh filter. Prime

the entire surface to ensure a uniform appearance of the topcoat. Stainblocking: Not formulated to block stains. For

stainblocking, use KILZ MAX®, KILZ® PREMIUM, KILZ® ORIGINAL, KILZ COMPLETE®, KILZ ODORLESS® or KILZ 2®

Primers. Tinting: KILZ® PVA Drywall Primer may be tinted with up to 2 ounces of universal colorant per gallon. Tinting to a

lighter shade than the topcoat is recommended. Coverage: 300 - 400 sq. ft. (27.87 - 37 m²) per gallon depending on

application method and surface porosity. Dry Time @ 77°F (25°C) / 50% RH: Touch 30 minutes, Recoat 2 hours. Cooler

temperatures and higher humidity may prolong dry time.

CLEAN-UP & DISPOSAL:

Clean equipment and paint spatters with warm, soapy water. Do not dispose of this product down a drain. Please consider

donating any unused product. For recycling or disposal information contact your local household refuse collection service.

If spilled, contain material and remove with an inert absorbent. Dispose of contaminated absorbent, container and product

in accordance with all current federal, state and local regulations. For recycling or disposal information contact your local

household refuse collection service.

CAUTIONS / LIMITATIONS:

IMPORTANT! Do not open can without reading instructions. Interior use only. For use on uncoated drywall only. Do not

use on floors. Do not use when air and surface temperatures are below 50°F or above 90°F. Allow 2 weeks for full cure

before washing or cleaning. Do not use over glossy surfaces. Shelf life under normal conditions is two years unopened.

KILZ® PVA Drywall Primer

Water Base Sealer

• Formulated to effectively seal new drywall

• Helps to reduce the number of topcoats required to achieve a

uniform, professional finish

• Interior use latex primer

• Promotes topcoat adhesion

• Ready to brush, roll or spray

• Fast drying

• Easy soap and water cleanup

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USE & CARE MANUAL KILZ® PVA Drywall Primer Water Base Sealer • • • • • • • Formulated to effectively seal new drywall Helps to reduce the number of topcoats required to achieve a uniform, professional finish Interior use latex primer Promotes topcoat adhesion Ready to brush, roll or spray Fast drying Easy soap and water cleanup WHERE TO USE: KILZ® PVA Interior Primer is designed for use on new drywall.
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WARNING: 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, find 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.