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Max Block

Insl-X

Advanced water-based stain blocking primer.

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  • Interior and exterior use
  • Fast drying; top coat in one hour
  • Seals tannin stains
  • Blocks tough household stains and odors

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Years of testing on multiple substrates in both interior and exterior environments have resulted in a product with proven effectiveness across multiple types of stains and tannin bleeding type woods such as redwood and cedar.

  • Excellent adhesion to vertical and horizontal surfaces
  • Low VOC formulation
  • Ideal for blocking water stains, smoke stains, and nicotine stains
  • Blocks household stains and odours
  • Seals wood knots
  • Apply in temperatures as low as 4 °C (40 °F)
Key Feature(s)Low VOCMildew Resistant CoatingMold Resistant CoatingMiulti PurposeMulti-SubstrateOdor BlockingQuick DryingSmoke CoverStain Blocking
Interior/ExteriorInteriorExteriorInterior/Exterior
Recommended For Use OnWood, Drywall, Metal, Brick, Concrete, Masonry, Plaster, Aluminum, Vinyl
SurfaceAluminumBrickCeiling TileCompositeComposite WoodConcreteDrywallGalvanized MetalMasoniteMasonryNon-Ferrous MetalPlasterStuccoVinylWood
VOC Range< 50
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)27.9-37.2 sq. m. (300-400 sq. ft.)
Number of Recommended Coats1 or 2
Dry Time30 Minutes
Recoat Time1 Hour
Return to Service (Days)14
Resin Vehicle TypeAcrylicWaterborne
Clean UpSoap and Water
Volume Solids (±2%)38.0
WFT: Wet Film Thickness (mils)1.5-2.0
DFT: Dry Film Thickness (mils)4.0-5.3
WPG (Weight per Gallon)10.6
Application MethodBrushRollSpray
Application Temp Range (°F)4.4-32.2 °C (40-90 °F)
Application Spray Pressure (PSI)1500-3000
SegmentResidentialCommercial
ProjectDeckDoorFenceFloorKitchenLiving RoomPorchSidingTrim
Recommended For Use OnWood, Drywall, Metal, Brick, Concrete, Masonry, Plaster, Aluminum, Vinyl
Key Feature(s)Low VOCMildew Resistant CoatingMold Resistant CoatingMiulti PurposeMulti-SubstrateOdor BlockingQuick DryingSmoke CoverStain Blocking
Interior/ExteriorInteriorExteriorInterior/Exterior
SurfaceAluminumBrickCeiling TileCompositeComposite WoodConcreteDrywallGalvanized MetalMasoniteMasonryNon-Ferrous MetalPlasterStuccoVinylWood
VOC Range< 50
Coverage (Sq. Ft./Gal)27.9-37.2 sq. m. (300-400 sq. ft.)
Number of Recommended Coats1 or 2
Dry Time30 Minutes
Recoat Time1 Hour
Return to Service (Days)14
Resin Vehicle TypeAcrylicWaterborne
Clean UpSoap and Water
Volume Solids (±2%)38.0
WFT: Wet Film Thickness (mils)1.5-2.0
DFT: Dry Film Thickness (mils)4.0-5.3
WPG (Weight per Gallon)10.6
Application MethodBrushRollSpray
Application Temp Range (°F)4.4-32.2 °C (40-90 °F)
Application Spray Pressure (PSI)1500-3000
SegmentResidentialCommercial
ProjectDeckDoorFenceFloorKitchenLiving RoomPorchSidingTrim