Technical Specifications

PRIMER
TECHNICAL DATA ZBE-01
BULLS-EYE
1-2-3 WATER-BASED PRIMER
.DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Zinsser
®
Bulls-Eye 1-2-3
®
is a high hide water-based
styrenated acrylic water-based primer-sealer stain blocker
and bond coat designed for priming all surfaces. Apply to
interior and exterior walls, c eilings, doors, trim, fascia, soffits,
foundations, railings, and related paintable surfaces. Bulls-
Eye 1-2-3
®
bonds to wood, plaster, concrete, gloss enamels,
hardboard, glass and tile. It provides a rust inhibitive coating
on iron railings, steel fr ames, piping, etc. It resists the growth
of mold and mildew in damp, humid environments. It resists
high pH surfaces (up to 12.5) and seals most por ous
surfaces. Bulls-Eye 1-2-3
®
traps most st ains in the primer film
including graffiti, grease, rust, c edar and redwood tannin,
creosote, and asphalt stains.
.PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surfaces should be c lean, dry, sound and free of dust, dirt,
excessive chalky material, grime, grease, oil, wax, mildew,
wallpaper, adhesive or any contamination that may interfere
with adhesion. If unsure of cleanliness, always wash surface
with an appropriate ammoniated cleaning solution or solvent
(do not use TSP as a cleaner). Remove any peeling and/or
unsound coatings. Sand any remaining paint film edges
smooth with the surface. Lightly sand exposed exterior wood
with 80 to 100 grit sandpaper t o remove loose or weathered
wood fibers and mill glaze. W hen priming over stained areas,
first attempt to remove as much of the stain as possible by
washing, sanding, scraping, etc. Remov e exterior mold &
®
.PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS .
mildew with Zinsser JOMAX Mildew Killer and House
ÿ Designed for interior and exterior surfaces
ÿ Bonds to glossy surfaces without scuff s anding
ÿ Formulated with stain-blocking resins
ÿ Rust inhibitive – may be used to prime ferrous metal
ÿ Is mold and mildew resistant
ÿ Fast drying – Recoat in under 1 hour ÿ
Sticks t o all surfaces and sands easily
ÿ High hiding formula blocks most st ains
ÿ Excellent for sealing water soluble tannin bleed on
cedar and redwood
ÿ Easy soap and water clean-up
Cleaner. Bare wood that has been exposed for more than 4
weeks should be lightly sanded or abraded to remove
weathered wood fibers. Count ersink exposed nail heads and
fill all nail holes and gouges with Zinsser Ready Patch
®
spackling c ompound.
Remove interior mold and before painting with a solution of
one cup household bleach per gallon of water or a quality
mildew cleaner. Rinse well and allow surface to dry
completely before priming. Countersink exposed nail heads,
spot prime and fill all nail holes and gouges with Zinsser
Ready Patch
®
spackling compound. W ire brush rusty areas.
Spot prime knots and sap streaks with B-I-N
®
Primer-Sealer
®
PRODUCTS .
before priming with Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 W ater-based Primer.
2008 Aerosol
2004 1 Quart
2001 1 Gallon
2000 5 Gallon
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 CHI LDREN. PREGNANT
WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. W ear 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 Hotline at 1-800-
424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
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Form: CS1245
Rev.: 080112