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.

A thick brush or log nap roller typically works best on concrete block walls. Expect to spend about an hour preparing and painting a 6x8 foot wall not counting drying time required for repairs. Properly primed basement walls generally require less topcoat paint. With twice the thickness of other primers it fills pinholes and seal voids in surfaces providing a smoother and more uniform topcoat.

Also creates a stronger adhesion between the coating and surface. You can apply with a roller or brush or spray it on. Once you ve ensured that your basement is water tight it s time to paint. A stain blocking primer may be needed if water stains are present.

At least two coats of primer should be applied for best results. Painting basement walls typically requires the use of a good quality primer. Block filler primer is a high build acrylic primer designed for interior and exterior residential commercial and industrial use. Apply a coat of primer to your walls which will help the paint adhere to the walls correctly.

One gallon of primer should be enough to cover 200 square feet of wall space. Tape areas you do not want painted.