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Exterior Paint Guide

Exterior Paints - Exterior Stains - Exterior Cleaners - Exterior Primers

KEY TO PAINT TERMS USED:

Price Relative product price range.
	Low
	High

Quality Relative product quality rating.
	Low
	High

Durability Washablity and abuse resistance.
	Low
	High

Touch-Up The ability to spot touch-up the dry coating.
	Poor
	Great

Imperfection Hiding The ability to hide minor surface imperfections
	Poor
	Great

EXTERIOR PAINTS

105	Price	Quality	Durability	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
MoorLife® Latex House Paint 105 - Exterior Latex Flat Finish MoorLife® Latex House Paint is a premium quality, acrylic containing flat paint fortified with alkyd resin.

103	Price	Quality	Durability	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
MoorGard® Latex House Paint 103 - Exterior Latex Low Lustre Finish MoorGard® Latex House Paint is a premium quality, acrylic containing low lustre paint fortified with alkyd resin.

096	Price	Quality	Durability	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
MoorGlo® 100% Acrylic House & Trim Paint 096 - Exterior Latex Semi-Gloss Finish MoorGlo® 100% Acrylic Latex House Paint is a premium quality, semi-gloss paint fortified with alkyd resin.

363	Price	Quality	Durability	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
IronClad® Low Lustre Metal & Wood Enamel 363 - Latex Low Lustre Enamel A high quality, 100% Acrylic coating, Ironclad® Latex Low Lustre Metal & Wood Enamel seals and protects both exterior and interior metal and wood surfaces from rusting and moisture. Ironclad® Latex Low Lustre Metal & Wood Enamel offers superior rust inhibition and protection along with the convenience of a primer and topcoat system in a single package.

163	Price	Quality	Durability	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
IronClad® Alkyd Low Lustre Metal & Wood Enamel C163 - Oil Base Low Lustre Finish A highly versatile alkyd based coating, IronClad® Alkyd Low Lustre Metal & Wood Enamel seals and protects both exterior and interior metal and wood surfaces from rusting and moisture. IronClad® Alkyd Low Lustre Metal & Wood Enamel offers superior rust inhibition and protection along with the convenience of a primer and topcoat system in a single package.

309	Price	Quality	Durability	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Impervex® Latex High Gloss Metal & Wood Enamel A quick-drying, high gloss enamel that when used according to label and system directions provides outstanding rust inhibition with excellent color retention and weather resistance. Impervex® Latex High Gloss Metal & Wood Enamel is suitable for both exterior and interior metal and wood surfaces.

133	Price	Quality	Durability	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Impervo® Alkyd High Gloss Metal & Wood Enamel A premium quality, alkyd enamel that when used according to label and system directions provides superior rust inhibition and dries to a mirror-like, high gloss finish. Impervo® Alkyd High Gloss Metal & Wood Enamel provides for years of durability and is suitable for both exterior and interior surfaces.

110	Price	Quality	Durability	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Moore’s® House Paint 110 - Exterior Oil Base Gloss A premium quality, long-oil alkyd house paint.

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KEY TO STAIN TERMS USED:

Price Relative product price range.
	Low
	High

Opacity Relative product transparency.
	Clear
	Solid

Longevity Relative life of the coating under normal conditions.
	Low
	High

Touch-Up The ability to spot touch-up the dry coating.
	Poor
	Great

Imperfection Hiding The ability to hide minor surface imperfections
	Poor
	Great

EXTERIOR STAINS

320	Price	Opacity	Longevity	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Benjamin Moore® Waterproofer 320 Benjamin Moore® Waterproofer is a water-based sealer that provides excellent protection from moisture and sun damage on exterior wood decking, siding, fencing, shingles and furniture. Benjamin Moore® Waterproofer is a penetrating, non-yellowing coating with silicone that fills the pores of wood surfaces and transoxide pigments that protect against UV damage. Benjamin Moore® Waterproofer may be used on properly prepared new or reconditioned wood surfaces. Ideal for protecting all types of wood from water and sun damage, as well as stains from grease, oil, dirt and mildew.

321	Price	Opacity	Longevity	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Benjamin Moore® Hardwood Finish 321 A premium quality, solvent based transparent stain formulated to penetrate, protect, and beautify exterior wood decking, fencing, siding, shakes, and furniture. Trans-Oxide pigments are combined with a deeply penetrating, alkyd resin to provide the ultimate sun protection, abrasion, and mildew resistance.
323	Price	Opacity	Longevity	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Benjamin Moore® Alkyd Transparent Stain 323 A premium quality, solvent based transparent stain formulated to penetrate, protect, and beautify exterior wood decking, fencing, siding, shakes, and furniture. Trans-Oxide pigments are combined with a deeply penetrating, alkyd resin to provide the ultimate sun protection, abrasion, and mildew resistance.
328	Price	Opacity	Longevity	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Benjamin Moore® Alkyd Semi Transparent Stain 328 A premium quality semi transparent stain formulated to penetrate and protect wood, resist abrasion, and beautify wood decking, siding, fencing, shingles and furniture. The deeply penetrating formula offers great protection from water, sun and mildew. Its colors are semi transparent, allowing the texture and grain of the wood to show through.
329	Price	Opacity	Longevity	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Benjamin Moore® Alkyd Semi Solid Stain 329 A premium quality semi solid stain formulated to penetrate and protect wood, resist abrasion, and beautify wood decking, siding, fencing, shingles and furniture. Semi Solid stain uses the maximum amount of pigment without completely obscuring the grain and texture of the wood.
080	Price	Opacity	Longevity	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Benjamin Moore® Alkyd Solid Siding Stain C080 A premium quality stain formulated with the highest quality ingredients, which provide outstanding beauty and protection. Alkyd Solid Stain effectively masks the grain of wood and enhances the natural texture and pattern.
089	Price	Opacity	Longevity	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Benjamin Moore® Acrylic Solid Siding Stain N089 A premium product which masks the grain of the wood without obscuring its texture. This durable finish protects and enhances the appearance of new or previously stained smooth* or rough siding, MDO plywood, manufactured hardboard and fiber-cement siding, shingles, trim, railings, fencing, stucco, masonry and aluminum.
065	Price	Opacity	Longevity	Touch-Up	Imperfection Hiding
Benjamin Moore® Acrylic Solid Deck Stain 065 This premium quality product masks the grain of the wood without obscuring its texture. It has been formulated to protect and beautify all types of wood decks including cedar, redwood, and pressure treated lumber. It features easy application, a highly durable low lustre finish, fast dry, water clean up, and excellent color retention.

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EXTERIOR CLEANERS

315	Price
Benjamin Moore® REMOVE Finish Remover 315 This product is designed for the removal of peeling oil or latex stain, varnish, and clear-coat wood finishes. It will also remove damaged and discolored wood fiber from all exterior wood surfaces: decking, siding, shingles and furniture. Restores wood to its natural tone and prepares the surface for recoating.

316	Price
Benjamin Moore® RESTORE For Gray & Weathered Wood 316 This product is designed to restore severely weathered wood to its natural color and prepare wood surfaces for recoating. It will quickly restore heavily grayed and weathered wood surfaces. It will quickly remove tannin bleeding, water stains, mildew, mold, and discolored surface fiber from all exterior wood surfaces, including decking, siding, shingles and furniture.
317	Price
Benjamin Moore® BRIGHTEN Brightener & Neutralizer 317 A safe brightener for exterior use on wood decking, siding, shingles and furniture. Removes tannin and rust stains. Rinses easily with water, and is safe for all coatings and treated lumber. Removes the factory “mill glaze” which can interfere with the adhesion of paints and stains to smooth planed lumber, clapboards, or siding.
318	Price
Benjamin Moore® CLEAN Multi-Purpose Cleaner 318 A safe maintenance cleaner for exterior use on wood decking, siding, shingles and outdoor furniture. Also recommended for concrete, stucco, vinyl, fiberglass and outdoor furniture. Removes grime, mildew and water stains.

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KEY TO PRIMER TERMS USED:

Price Relative product price range.
	Low
	High

Quality Relative product quality range.
	Low
	High

Hiding The ability to cover other colors.
	Poor
	Great

Stain Blocking The ability to seal bleeding type stains.
	Poor
	Great

Adhesion The ability to adhere to both raw wood surfaces and old paint finishes.
	Poor
	Great

EXTERIOR PRIMERS

023	Price	Quality	Hiding	Stain Blocking	Adhesion
Fresh Start® All Purpose 100% Acrylic Primer A premium quality, 100% acrylic interior and exterior primer formulated for sealing and suppressing many bleeding type stains. Fresh Start® All Purpose 100% Acrylic Primer combines many of the qualities desired in a primer: high hiding, excellent adhesion (even over chalky surfaces); blister resistance, quick dry, spatterproof and minimal odor with excellent flow and leveling.
024	Price	Quality	Hiding	Stain Blocking	Adhesion
Fresh Start® All Purpose Alkyd Primer A premium quality alkyd primer for use as an undercoater, sealer or stain blocking primer. Formulated for suppressing most bleeding type stains. This all purpose primer can be used over oil or latex paint and performs equally well under all Benjamin Moore & Co. architectural finish coat products.
094	Price	Quality	Hiding	Stain Blocking	Adhesion
Benjamin Moore Fresh Start® Fast Dry Alkyd Primer 094 A premium quality exterior alkyd pigmented primer.
100	Price	Quality	Hiding	Stain Blocking	Adhesion
Benjamin Moore Fresh Start® Moorwhite® Penetrating Alkyd Primer 100 A premium quality long-oil, alkyd-based fast drying pigmented primer which provides a uniformly sealed surface that prevents absorption of vehicle from finish coat. It provides excellent hiding and leveling properties, and improves adhesion on weathered and prepared chalky surfaces.
366	Price	Quality	Hiding	Stain Blocking	Adhesion
Benjamin Moore® Alkyd Primer 366 A premium quality exterior alkyd primer. Provides an excellent basecoat for exterior solid acrylic stains..

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