Solvent Based Plaster Primer

Sparcolux Solvent based Plaster Primer is a high quality, pigmented primer ideal for alkaline substrates such as interior and exterior cement plaster, gypsum, fibre cement, masonry and concrete.

Sparcolux Solvent based Plaster Primer offers exceptional alkaline resistance and blocking properties making it an excellent sealer on soft and brittle cement, porous board, brick work, soft board and gypsum or Rhinolite plastered surfaces.

Once primed, all you will need is two coats of a top coat and your project is complete. See our range of top quality Wall and Ceiling paints that cater for all tastes and pockets. .

Sparcolux solvent based Plaster Primer benefits include:

Excellent Adhesion and alkali resistance

Providing excellent surface adhesion as a primer for porous alkaline surfaces such as brick, concrete, cement plaster and fibre cement

Excellent sealer

Excellent sealer for smooth dry interior gypsum plaster and all types of composite boarding

Good alkali resistance

Tolerates high pH common in new cement, concrete and plasters

Versatile

Suitable for oil, solvent and water based topcoats

Excellent obliteration

High solids primer that obliterates  with 1 coat, allowing for optimum topcoat performance and longevity

COLOURS

WHITE
(OFF WHITE)

PACK SIZE

  • 5 Litre
  • 20 Litre

PRECAUTIONS

  • New plaster or concrete surfaces must cure for a minimum of 28 days before priming.

Colour 

White, Off-white

Appearance 

Matt

Viscosity

75” – 85” FC4 at 23°C

SG

1.20 – 1.25

Mass Solids

48 – 53%

Volume Solids 

30- 35 %

Shelf Life 

1 year 

Storage Conditions 

Away from direct sunlight, heat, spark

Pack Size 

5 Litre, 20 Litre 

Method  

Brush, Roller, Spay

Spreading Rate 

4 – 8m² per litre, depending on surface porosity 

Number of coats 

1 unless specified otherwise

Drying time

Touch dry – 4 hours, Hard – 16 hours at 25ºC

Overcoating

16 hours at 25ºC

Thinning

Brush, Roller – not recommended

Spraying:  – 10-15% White Spirit

Ensure that surfaces are sound and free from dust, oil, grease, dirt, and debris. Remove powdery residues can be brushed off with a stiff brush. 

Surfaces must be thoroughly dry – no more than 10% moisture content. 

 

SURFACE PREPARATION – NEW SURFACES 

Cement Plaster (non-friable), Gypsum Plaster (non-friable), Composite Boarding and Fibre Cement

  • Fresh cement plaster should be allowed 21-28 to dry and cure. 
  • For very absorbent surfaces such as gypsum plaster more than one coat Sparcolux Solvent based Plaster Primer may be required to achieve correct binding and sealing.

 

Concrete

  • Remove any uncured cement, grease, and mould-release agents by high-pressure water blast, or wash with a strong sugar soap/water solution. 
  • Rinse off thoroughly with clean water and allow drying. 

 

PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES 

Old Paint in Poor Condition 

    • Completely remove all loose and flaking paint.  
    • Remove oil, grease dirt or any other contaminants with Sugar Soap and water.
    • Allow  to dry. 
    • Loose, friable  surfaces should be removed and repaired.
    • Chalky, efflorescent surfaces should be thoroughly brushed or prepared with high pressure water cleaning. Note, that heavily chalked or thickly layered areas may require Sparcolux Bonding Liquid. 
    • Prime all exposed areas. For very absorbent surfaces more than one coat Sparcolux Solvent based Plaster Primer could be required to achieve correct binding and sealing. 
    • Mould, lichen, etc – need to be completely removed before priming the substrate. 
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