BEHR

Ultra Scuff Defense Interior Eggshell Enamel

Ultra Pure White (No. 2750) · US · not yet reviewed

Check your container: This countdown is for the Ultra Pure White (No. 2750) variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long before recoating BEHR Ultra Scuff Defense Interior Eggshell Enamel?

Short answer

Ready for another coat: 2 hours after application.
Safe to touch: 1 hour after application.
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Coat timeline

Plan the next coat and final use separately

  1. 1
    ApplyUse the Ultra Pure White (No. 2750) directions and prepare for walls, ceilings, and hallways.
  2. 2
    Next coatUse the listed recoat milestone; do not substitute touch-dry time.
  3. 3
    Normal useWait for the applicable handling, water or cure milestone.

Calculate the next coating step

When did this coat go on?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Safe to touch1 hour
  • Ready for another coat2 hours
  • Full cure28 days

From BEHR data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: behr.com

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 77°F (25°C) and 50% relative humidity
  • Dry times depend on temperature, humidity and film thickness. Apply when air, material and surface temperatures are between 50°F and 90°F.
  • Temperature range: 50°F to 90°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Safe to touch: 77°F and 50% RH
  • Ready for another coat: 77°F and 50% RH
  • Full cure: 77°F and 50% RH
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Using this specific product

BEHR Ultra Scuff Defense Interior Eggshell Enamel is listed here as the Ultra Pure White (No. 2750) version for walls, ceilings, and hallways. For painting, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Ultra Pure White (No. 2750); related versions can use different timing.
  • For walls, ceilings, and hallways, pay particular attention to surface preparation, coat thickness and ventilation.
  • 77°F and 50% RH.

How to check readiness

Test an inconspicuous area for firmness and blocking before normal use. Touch only a hidden edge first; a dry surface can conceal a soft layer underneath. Before recoating, confirm the first coat matches the manufacturer’s stated condition; if the maximum window passed, check whether sanding is required. Reserve full cure for demanding use, chemicals, washing, immersion or load—not merely gentle handling.

Avoid this mistake

Recoating too early can trap solvent or water; waiting much longer may require scuffing under the label directions.

Questions

How long does this product take to dry?

BEHR states: To recoat: 2 hours. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH. To touch: 1 hour. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH. Full cure: 4 weeks. Allow 4 weeks before washing or cleaning. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long should I wait between coats of this product?

BEHR states: To recoat: 2 hours. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long does this product take to fully cure?

BEHR states: Full cure: 4 weeks. Allow 4 weeks before washing or cleaning. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How long until this product is safe to touch or handle?

BEHR states: To touch: 1 hour. Conditions: 77°F and 50% RH. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

Dry times depend on temperature, humidity and film thickness. Apply when air, material and surface temperatures are between 50°F and 90°F. Application temperature: 50°F to 90°F. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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