Water Based & Alkyd Primer

• Super Adherent
• Good Penetration
• High Hiding
• Interior and Exterior Use

Why use a Primer?

It's the last step in surface preparation for lasting results.

Water Based Primer

• Use on: Old oil or unsound latex paint, previously varnished or tinted surfaces, new drywall, newly patched wallboard, composition board, brick, and block.

Alkyd Primer

• Use on: Old paint or bare wood (cedar, pine, mahogany, plywood and other woods that stain), previously varnished or tinted surfaces, composition board, brick, block, textured ceilings that disintegrate when wet, metallic wallpaper and those with water soluble dyes.
• Don't use on silicone or waxy coatings found on some factory finishes. Don’t use on new drywall, instead use our water-based primer.

Use Primer on: Old paint or bare wood (cedar, pine, mahogany, plywood and other woods that stain), previously varnished or tinted surfaces, composition board, brick, block, textured ceilings that disintegrate when wet, metallic wallpaper and those with water soluble dyes.

* Do not use on new drywall (instead apply our water based primer).
* Do not use on silicone or waxy coatings found on some factory finishes.

Clean Up: Paint thinner (varsol); Max. reduction for spraying 10%

Tools: Roller, Natural Bristle Brush, Pad, Spray

Coverage: up to 400 sq. ft. (44m2). Can be tinted, max. 3oz/3.78L

Drying Time: Temperature at 20ºC & 50% Relative Humidity. It is dry to the touch in 4-6 hours. Recoat in 24 hrs if necessary

Application Techniques for the Alkyd Primer

Surface Preparation: Surface must be dry, clean, free of dust, grease, oil, wax, chalking, mildew and loose paint. Never use a pressure washer to wash surfaces prior to priming or painting.

Cleaning: Wash away greases, oil, waxes, dirt etc. using TSP. Removing mildew requires a 1:3 solution of bleach:water. Rinse well.

Sanding: Lightly sand high gloss areas with fine sandpaper. Grey or weathered wood requires heavy sanding. Wearing a mask is advisable. Seal wood knots with shelac before priming.

Application: Stir thoroughly. Wait until patched areas are internally dry. Do not paint below 10ºC, or during wet weather.

Exterior Tip: After a heavy rainfall wait for 3 dry days to ensure dryness prior to priming so that you don’t trap moisture under the primer.

Caution: Keep away from sparks and flames. Keep out of reach of children. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin & clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Contact: Eye - Flush immediately with water for 20 min. Skin - wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Ingestion: do NOT induce vomiting, get medical attention.