Primer For Concrete Basement Walls
Product overview the behr premium concrete and masonry bonding primer is a high performance ready to use pre treatment for porous concrete.
Primer for concrete basement walls. Tape areas you do not want painted. With twice the thickness of other primers it fills pinholes and seal voids in surfaces providing a smoother and more uniform topcoat. Before you begin make sure you know how to brush walls key cracks and apply liquid waterproofing agents. One gallon of primer should be enough to cover 200 square feet of wall space.
At least two coats of primer should be applied for best results. Expect to spend about an hour preparing and painting a 6x8 foot wall not counting drying time required for repairs. Also creates a stronger adhesion between the coating and surface. A thick brush or log nap roller typically works best on concrete block walls.
Painting basement walls typically requires the use of a good quality primer. Once you ve ensured that your basement is water tight it s time to paint. Properly primed basement walls generally require less topcoat paint. You can apply with a roller or brush or spray it on.
This high performance water based primer will promote a uniform topcoat finish. A stain blocking primer may be needed if water stains are present.