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*For as long as you reside in your home. See label for details.
Revised 10/2023
INTERIOR CEILING FLAT PAINT & PRIMERF
NO. 558 ULTRA PURE WHITE®
PRODUCT INFORMATION
BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® Interior Ceiling Flat Paint & PrimerF is a premium quality acrylic at paint formulated to resist
splatterring when applied to interior textured, popcorn and acoustic style ceilings. This at nish helps to hide minor surface
imperfections and provides great coverage.
RECOMMENDED USES:
Use on properly prepared, interior ceilings including:
• Drywall/Gypsum Board • Plaster • Concrete • Masonry • Wood
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Tint Bases/Max Tint Load:
No. 558 Ultra Pure White 128 oz / 2 oz
Sheen: < 4 @ 85°
Resin Type: Acrylic
Weight per Gallon: 12.0 lb
% Solids by Volume: 35.6% ± 2%
% Solids by Weight: 54.0% ± 2%
VOC: <50 g/L
Flash Point: N/A
Viscosity: 94 – 102 KU
Recommended Film Thickness:
Wet: 6.4 Dry: 2.1 mils @ 250 sq ft/gal
Wet: 4.0 Dry: 1.3 mils @ 400 sq ft/gal
Coverage: 250-400 sq ft/gal depending on application
method and substrate porosity. Does not include the loss
of material from spraying.
APPLICATION:
Brush: Nylon/polyester
Roller: 3/8" – 3/4" nap roller cover, depending on surface
texture
Airless Spray: At packaged consistency
Tip: .015"– .019"
Filter: 60 mesh
Fluid Pressure: 1,400 – 2,400 psi
Thinning: Do not thin if using a roller or brush, however,
if using a sprayer and thinning is required, thin with water at
a rate of no more than 1/2 pint per gallon.
Dry Time: @ 77°F & 50% RH
To Touch: 1 hour
To Recoat: 2 hours
Dry times are temperature, humidity, and lm thickness
dependent.
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.
New Drywall: All drywall surfaces should be suciently
sanded smooth. Remove any remaining drywall dust prior to
priming. Allow all drywall compounds to be completely dry
prior to coating.
New Wood: Remove mill glaze with sandpaper or use a
product such as BEHR PREMIUM® All-In-One Wood Cleaner
No. 63 to open the pores of the wood and follow all label
instructions. For severe stains caused by mold, mildew, algae
and fungus, apply a mildew stain removing product. 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 dry completely. Patched and
lled surfaces should be sanded smooth and dusted clean
prior to coating.
New Masonry: Allow to cure for 30 days. The pH must be
10 or lower prior to coating. Remove bond breakers and all
form release and curing agents. Smooth masonry may require
an adequate prole for adhesion. Remove all loose aggregate
and debris. If painting cannot wait 30 days or pH level is
above 10, allow the surface to cure 7 days and prime the
surface with an alkali-resistant primer.
New Plaster: New plaster should be thoroughly dried out
and cured for a minimum of 30 days before painting. When
cured, clean using a mixed solution of one part vinegar and
one part water to remove eorescence and neutralize.
Prime the area with an alkali-resistant primer.
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.
COMPLIES WITH THE BELOW AS OF 10/1/2023
SCAQMD YES AIM YES
CARB SCM 2007 YES LEED® v.4
†
YES
OTC Phase II YES GREENGUARD®
#
YES
OTC YES CHPS YES
LADCO YES NAHB/ICC NGBS YES
†
Please visit www.usgbc.org/LEED for additional details.
#
GREENGUARD is a registered trademark of UL Company.
Previously Painted Plaster: 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.
SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS:
Drywall/Gypsum Wallboard:
• 1 coat BEHR® Drywall Plus Interior Primer & Sealer No. 73
2 coats BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® Interior Ceiling Paint
Concrete/Masonry:
• 1 coat BEHR Drywall Plus Interior Primer & Sealer No. 73
2 coats BEHR PREMIUM PLUS Interior Ceiling Paint
Plaster:
• 1 coat BEHR Drywall Plus Interior Primer & Sealer No. 73
2 coats BEHR PREMIUM PLUS Interior Ceiling Paint
Wood:
• 1 coat BEHR Drywall Plus Interior Primer & Sealer No. 73
2 coats BEHR PREMIUM PLUS Interior Ceiling Paint
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A primer coat may be needed on some surfaces. See SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS for details.
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