KILZ 1® STANDARD INTERIOR PRIMER
KILZ 1® STANDARD INTERIOR PRIMER
KILZ® 1 STANDARD Water-Based Primer is designed for use on multiple interior surfaces helping save cost by reducing the number of coats of paint needed to achieve optimal results.
It seals porous surfaces, hides minor scuffs and marks and promotes a more uniform appearance of the topcoat.
It’s ready to brush, roll or spray and can be topcoated after one hour with latex or oil-based paint.
Use KILZ STANDARD Primer on almost all interior surfaces including wood, drywall, plaster, brick, masonry and more.
Not recommended for flooring, glossy surfaces, mold and mildew prone surfaces or for stainblocking.
INFORMATION
BEST FOR USE ON
nterior use. Use on drywall, plywood, brick, concrete, masonry and paneling.
BRAND
Kilz
PRODUCT TYPE
Primer
VISCOSITY
90 - 100 KU
DRY TO TOUCH
30 min
APPLICATION
- Min Application Temp : 50°F (10°C)
- Max Application Temp : 90°F (32°C)
DRY TO RECOAT
1 hour
MAX TINT
2 oz
ROLLER
- Roller-Smooth : 3/8" - 1/2" nap
- Roller-Porous : 1/2" - 3/4" nap
SPRAY
- Spray Tip : .017" - .021"
- Spray Filter : 60 mesh
- Spray Pressure : 1,800 - 3,000
COLOR
White
COVERAGE - LOW
250 sq ft/ gal
COVERAGE HIGH
400 sq ft/ gal
SHEEN
<10.0 @ 85°
KEY FEATURES
Low cost primer for interior multi-surface use. Seals porous surfaces, hides light scuffs, marks and blemishes, prevents joint/seal flashing, low odor, fast drying and easy soap and water clean-up. Helps improve topcoat uniformity and appearance. Greenguard Gold Certified.
DOWNLOADS
↓ SDS L2011
↓ Technical Data Sheet
VOLUME SOLIDS
20% (+/-) 2%
WEIGHT SOLIDS
35% (+/-) 2%
VOC
<100 g/L
BRUSH
Nylon / Poly
USAGE
DRY TIME AT 77°F (25°C), 50% RH
- Paint in 1 hour.
- Touch in 30 minutes.
- Low temperatures, high humidity or poor ventilation can significantly increase dry and paint application times.
CLEAN UP & DISPOSAL
- For recycling or disposal information contact your local household refuse collection service.
- Do not dispose of this product down a drain. Please consider donating any unused product.
- Clean equipment and paint spatters with warm, soapy water. If spilled, contain material and remove with an inert absorbent.
- Dispose of contaminated absorbent, container and unused product in accordance with all current federal, state and local regulations.
SURFACE PREPARATION
- All surfaces must be clean, free of dust, chalk, oil, grease, wax, polish, mold and mildew, loose peeling paint, rust and all other foreign substances.
- If washing is necessary, use a non-soapy detergent or a TSP substitute, rinse well and allow to dry.
- Mold or Mildew Covered Surfaces: Wash the area with a mildew remover, rinse with water and allow to dry before priming.
- Peeling or Checked Paint: Scrape off loose paint and sand to a smooth surface. Sanding or removal of paint containing lead is hazardous.*
- Glossy Surfaces : KILZ 3® PREMIUM and KILZ 2® Primers are recommended for use over properly prepared glossy surfaces.
- Masonry, Brick, Stucco and Plaster: KILZ 1 STANDARD Primer may be used on clean, dry, aged masonry surfaces. New masonry must be allowed to cure (dry) at least 30 days before applying KILZ 1 STANDARD Primer.
- Note: KILZ 3® PREMIUM, KILZ 2® and KILZ Kitchen & Bath Primers are recommended for mildew-prone surfaces.
APPLICATION
- Apply using a brush, roller or sprayer.
- Airless spray – .017 - .021 tip / 60 mesh filter
- Prime the entire surface to ensure a uniform appearance of the topcoat.
- Roller – High quality 3/8-1/2" nap on smooth surfaces or 1/2-3/4" nap on semi-rough or porous surfaces.
- Coverage : 300 - 400 sq. ft.(28 - 37 m2) per gallon depending on application method and surface porosity.
- Brush – High quality Nylon/Polyester
- Only apply if surface, air and product temperatures are between 50°-90°F (10°-32°C). Stir thoroughly before and occasionally during use.
- Eye protection is recommended. For spray applications, a small amount of water (no more than ½ pint per gallon) may be added.
- Stainblocking : Important - For stainblocking, use oil based primers such as KILZ ORIGINAL or water based primers such as KILZ PREMIUM.
- Tinting : KILZ STANDARD 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.(28 - 37 m2) per gallon depending on application method and surface porosity.







