Select Water-Based Plaster Primer

Features

• Water-based: Easy to clean painter tools, low odour, non-toxic and quick drying.
• Alkali resistant
• Good adhesion: Can be applied to raw / unpainted surfaces * (see limitations)
• Lead free and low VOC: Reduces the odour associated with painting indoors.

Intended Usages

• Primer for correctly prepared cement, gypsum plaster boards, concrete and brick subtrates.

Application Details

• Mixing: Stir before use with a flat paddle to an even consistency. Stir occasionally during use.
• Method: Roller, brush and Airless spray (using a 19” tip).
• Thinning: Not recommended.
• Cleaning: Tap water. Remove as much of the product as possible from the application equipment before cleaning with water.

Conditions:

• Temperature between 5°C and 40°C.
• Relative humidity of less than 85%, preferably between 10: 00 and 16: 00.
• Ideally apply when the temperature of the substrate is at least 2°C above dew point.
• If possible away from direct sunlight.

Drying time: 
Surface dry:  30min to 1 hour 
Note:  Higher temperatures will accelerate the drying times (approximately halved for every 10°C increase), whilst lower temperatures will retard the drying time (approximately doubled for every 10°C decrease).

Recoating time: 4 hours.
Requirements: One coat.

Surface Preparations

Surfaces must be sound, clean and dry (moisture content below 15%) before painting. Plaster sand to comply with SABS 1090 requirements. Plaster mix must have a minimum thickness of 10mm, free from soft and friable material and comply with SABS 0164-1 for strength (MPA).

1. New work:
1. 1 Exterior cement plaster Apply directly
1. 2 Interior cement plaster Apply directly
1. 3 Gypsum boards Apply directly
1. 4 Concrete Clean with ProGold GP Cleaner diluted 1:10 with water and an abrasive pad, rinse with water and allow to dry.
1. 5 Cement Bricks Apply directly

2. Redecorating:
2.1 Not recommended as a primer over previously painted surfaces.

Limitations

• Cannot be applied in cold and moist conditions.
• Product cannot accommodate excessive movement, i.e. Hairline cracking or application onto flexible coatings like textured coats and waterproofing systems can lead to mud cracking.
• Cannot be applied onto rhinolite, cretestone, glassstone, cement fibre and parapet walls.
• Cannot be used for bridging hairline cracks.
• To ensure a consistent appearance, ensure that batch numbers on all the containers are the same. Where the batch numbers differ, intermix before use.
• Guarantee only applies to correctly prepared/sound raw or unpainted surfaces and overcoated with Select Range top coats carrying a 7 year guarantee.
• Cannot be tinted.

Safety

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Ensure to maintain good ventilation during application and drying process.
• Wear a suitable dust mask if sanding.
• In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water or a recognised skin cleaner. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with running water and seek medical advice.
• If product is ingested drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting at any time. Seek medical advice.
• Do not smoke while painting.
• Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed information about the product and transportation and classification criteria. MSDS is available on www.prominentpaints.co.za or from Prominent Customer Service Department.
• To avoid any risk of spillage, always transport in a secure upright position.