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.

One gallon of primer should be enough to cover 200 square feet of wall space. Before you begin make sure you know how to brush walls key cracks and apply liquid waterproofing agents. Allow the primer to dry thoroughly. Painting basement walls typically requires the use of a good quality primer.

Tape areas you do not want painted. Apply a coat of primer to your walls which will help the paint adhere to the walls correctly. A stain blocking primer may be needed if water stains are present. Expect to spend about an hour preparing and painting a 6x8 foot wall not counting drying time required for repairs.

With twice the thickness of other primers it fills pinholes and seal voids in surfaces providing a smoother and more uniform topcoat. At least two coats of primer should be applied for best results. This high performance water based primer will promote a uniform topcoat finish. You can apply with a roller or brush or spray it on.

Also creates a stronger adhesion between the coating and surface. A thick brush or log nap roller typically works best on concrete block walls.