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E= Excellent (best recommendation) G= Good (may be used on this surface)
F= Fair (may work, but not as reliable) NR= Not Recommended
RECOMMENDED
APPLICATIONS
B-I-N® 1-2-3® Cover-Stain® ODORLESS
INTERIOR        
Drywall E E E E
Cement Board E E E E
Plaster (1) G E G E
New Wood Trim/Doors E G E E
Plywood G G E E
Brick & Concrete(1) G E G G
Aluminum G E G G
Galvanized G E NR F
Wood Paneling E E E E
Fiberglass Doors G E G G
Glossy Paints & Clear Finishes E E E E
Ceramic Tile/Formica® E E E E
Over wallcovering (non-porous) (2) E E E E
EXTERIOR        
Cedar & Redwood (3) * G E *
T-111/Plywood * E E *
Pressure Treated Wood * E E *
Brick/Concrete/Stucco (1) * E G *
HardiPlank®/HardiBoard® * E G *
Glossy Paints * E E *
Vinyl Siding * E G *
Aluminum * E G *
Galvanized * E NR *
Wrought Iron * G E *
Stainless Steel * E E *
Ferrous Metal * G E *
PVC Pipe * E G *
STAINS & ODORS        
Tannin Bleed (3) E* G E E*
Knots & Sap (4) E* NR G G*
Rust E* E G G*
Smoke & Fire Damage E* NR E E*
Water Damage E* NR E E*
Nicotine/Tobacco E* NR E E*
Mildew Stains (5) E* F E E*
Pet Stains (6) E* NR E E*
Asphalt/Tar/Grease E* E NR NR
Creosote E* G NR NR
Pencil E* E E E*
Lipstick/Crayon E* E G G*
Odor Sealing E* NR NR NR
Notes:
* Interior Use Only (exception: B-I-N may be used for exterior SPOT-priming).
(1) Allow new masonry, plaster & stucco to cure before coating.
(2) Do not use ODORLESS under any type of wallcovering.
(3) For best results, allow Bulls Eye 1-2-3 to dry 24 hours before applying topcoat.
(4) Sap stains may require a second coat of Cover-Stain.
(5) Use appropriate cleaner to remove mildew.
(6) Only B-I-N can be used on floors.
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