Medallion Plus Latex Flat House Paint Tint Base Gal

Medallion Plus delivers 2-hour rain readiness that changes everything about exterior painting in Montana. Rain ready in 2 hours means you can paint in the morning and not worry about afternoon thunderstorms washing your work away. That’s a four-to-one improvement over standard paints that need 8 hours minimum.

The 100% acrylic latex formula combines paint and primer in one coat. Coverage runs 250-400 sq ft per gallon, and you can apply it down to 40°F — crucial for Montana’s cool mornings during painting season. The ultra-flexible formula handles Montana’s freeze-thaw cycles better than standard acrylics.

Performance That Matters

Rain Ready technology prevents water marks, runs, and blisters when weather turns. Standard exterior paints leave you vulnerable for 24-48 hours. Two hours changes your whole approach to scheduling. Paint after the morning dew burns off, finish by noon, and let the afternoon storms come.

The flexibility sells this paint. Montana’s temperature swings stress paint films like nowhere else. Wood siding moves. Metal roofing expands and contracts. Ultra-flexible formula to resist cracking and peeling due to substrate movement isn’t marketing fluff — it’s engineering for this climate.

Specification	Value
Coverage	250-400 sq ft per gallon
Touch Dry	1-4 hours
Recoat Window	2-4 hours
Rain Ready	2 hours
Application Temperature	40°F-90°F (at least 5°F above dew point)
Solids by Volume	Approximately 39%-40%
VOC Content	50 g/L (Low VOC)
Cleanup	Warm, soapy water

4.9 stars across 58 reviews with 51 five-star ratings tells the real story. Excellent coverage tops the praise list, followed by fast drying and smooth application. Zero one or two-star reviews means no major failure patterns.

Application and Coverage

Self-priming saves a step on most surfaces. Specialized primer recommended for heavy stains or new masonry/stucco, but Wood, hardboard, aluminum siding, vinyl siding, masonry, brick, stucco, cement composition panels, metal all take it direct.

Skip this paint on floors, decks, surfaces where water pools. It’s wall and siding paint, not deck coating. The flat sheen hides surface imperfections better than higher sheens but shows dirt faster.

Surface prep matters more than the paint choice. Clean surface of dirt, grease, and mildew. Remove loose paint. Sand glossy areas. Spot-prime bare wood or tannin-rich surfaces. Stir thoroughly. Intermix containers of the same color to ensure uniformity.

Apply 1-2 coats. No thinning required. Ensure substrate is dry and rain is not forecast within 2 hours. That last part bears repeating — 2-hour window, not 24.

The Limited Lifetime Warranty covers the original purchaser on the property where the product was applied. Non-transferable. Covers defects in the product itself. Standard warranty language, nothing special.

Mold- and mildew-resistant finish helps in valley locations where morning fog and lake moisture create ideal growth conditions. Durable, fade-resistant color retention matters at elevation where UV hits harder.

FAQs

How does 2-hour rain readiness actually work? Rain Ready technology creates a surface film that resists water penetration after just 2 hours. Traditional paints need 24-48 hours to develop water resistance. The technology prevents washout, water marks, and paint failure from unexpected rain.

What’s the real coverage to expect? 250-400 sq ft per gallon depends on surface texture and porosity. Smooth previously painted siding hits the high end. Rough wood or masonry drops you to 250. First coat on bare wood always covers less.

Can this paint really be applied at 40°F? Yes, down to 40°F as long as it’s at least 5°F above dew point. Morning application works if you wait for dew to evaporate. Cold slows drying but doesn’t prevent proper film formation.

Is primer needed on previously painted surfaces? Not usually. Self-priming on most properly prepared surfaces means it bonds direct to existing paint. Specialized primer recommended for heavy stains or new masonry/stucco where alkalinity or stain bleed-through could cause problems.

How long between coats? 2-4 hours recoat window. Temperature and humidity affect timing. Cool, humid conditions push toward 4 hours. Warm, dry days allow 2-hour recoats. The paint tells you when it’s ready — uniform flat appearance, no wet spots.