![]() Odor and VOC levels are my second biggest factor when deciding which product to use. The percentage of solids is one of my main factors when deciding which product to use. In comparison, Kilz 2, which is a good primer, has 30% solids, while Zinsser Smart Prime has 50% solids. Stix Primer is made up of 40% solids, meaning 40% of the gallon is solids that are left behind after the paint has dried. The higher percentage of solids, typically, the better. This is drastically oversimplified, but an easy way to tell the quality of a paint or primer is by the percentage of solids in it. The liquid is the carrier, and the solid is what is left behind after the carrier is gone. The volume of solids in a paint or primer refers to how much of the product is solids and how much of it is liquid. My Rating & Specsīuy INSL-X Stix Now Volume Solids: Explained Primed Cabinet Door I have not used Stix on exteriors, metals, or PVC yet, only previously painted and clear-coated surfaces (typical cabinet surfaces). Usually, water based primers don’t get to their full bonding and durability until days (even weeks) after application. It also didn’t peel off easily after 24 hours which many water-based primers do. I’ve experienced no failure of the primer it blocked out most stains except for a few tannin bleed throughs which I spot-primed with a can of Kilz original oil spray (which is normal for all the primers I’ve used). I’ve used it on a handful of different projects and really liked how well it bonded and covered. Stix will help prevent future peeling and chipping issues found with many inferior primers. A high-quality bonding primer is great for cabinet painting projects. The main project I’ve used Stix for so far is priming kitchen cabinets. I’ve had so many questions about it that it was time to get some hands-on experience. ![]() My Experience With INSL-X Stix Primer Spraying INSL-X Stix Primer on cabinet doors with my HVLP Sprayer.Įven though I’ve been painting for 20 years, I hadn’t used INSL-X Stix until after I started DIY Painting Tips. Stix is a primer that can be used for almost any project you can dream up and used in a wide range of conditions. So what does this mean for the average DIY Painter? A lot, actually. Lastly, INSL-X Stix primer can be applied in temperatures down to 35 degrees again, not common as most primers require temperatures between 50-90 degrees. This is NOT common for a water-based primer most would literally melt when top-coated with alkyds, epoxies, or lacquers. What is also fascinating is that Stix dries to an incredibly hard and durable finish that can be top-coated with alkyds, latex, urethane, epoxy, and lacquer coatings. All this, while still having a low VOC content and can be cleaned up with water. This means that it is a primer specifically made to bond to surfaces that are traditionally hard to bond to, such as PVC, vinyl, plastic, glass, tile, glazed block, gloss paints, pre-coated siding, fiberglass, and galvanized metals. Stix Primer is an acrylic urethane bonding primer (water-based bonding primer). You can purchase INSL-X STIX Primer here. In this post, I am going to be discussing Stix Primer, what I think of it, it is good for priming cabinets, exteriors, and other DIY projects, how to best use it, and more. INSL-X has two main products that many DIY Painters ask me about those are its Stix Primer and its Cabinet Coat. INSL-X has been around for over 70 years and has become increasingly popular since being purchased by Benjamin Moore in 2008. Applying Benjamin Moore Insl-X Stix Primerįor best results apply Benjamin Moore Insl-X Stix Primer using a brush, roller, pad or spray to a clean, dry surface.INSL-X Stix Primer is a primer made by INSL-X and owned by Benjamin Moore. It is touch dry in just 30 minutes and can be top coated after 3-4 hours. Benjamin Moore Insl-X Stix Primer is an acrylic-urethan bonding primer-sealer offering unparalleled adhesion to challenging surfaces including melamine, ceramic tiles, glossy surfaces, plastics, interior and exterior wood, shutters, concrete, galvanised metal and fibreglass.Ĭompatible with almost any topcoat, this is a brilliant primer that is low odour and low VOC thanks to its water-based formula.
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