Dr. Fixit Primeseal – Efflorescence Resistant Wall Primer

Dr. Fixit Primeseal: The Essential Acrylic Primer for Masonry and Plaster

For a durable paint finish that lasts, the foundation must be perfect. Dr. Fixit Primeseal is a premium, water-based acrylic primer designed to prepare interior and exterior walls before the application of paint or texture. This primer penetrates deep into porous surfaces like plaster, concrete, and brickwork, sealing the pores and binding loose particles to create a stable, non-absorbent base.

By effectively sealing the surface, Dr. Fixit Primeseal ensures that your expensive emulsion or exterior paint is not absorbed unevenly into the wall. This guarantees uniform color, consistent sheen, and maximizes the coverage and life of your topcoat, saving you both time and material costs.

Why Choose Dr. Fixit Primeseal?

While standard primers offer basic sealing, Dr. Fixit Primeseal provides enhanced performance:

• Superior Sealing: It effectively stops the absorption of paint into porous surfaces, ensuring that the topcoat remains bright and does not look patchy.
• Excellent Adhesion: Creates a strong bond between the substrate (plaster/putty) and the final paint coat, preventing premature peeling or flaking.
• Alkali Resistance: Highly resistant to the alkalinity found in new plaster, which can otherwise damage the binder of standard emulsion paints.
• Ready-to-Use: A high-quality formulation that requires minimal thinning, maintaining consistency and quality across the application.

Key Features of Dr. Fixit Primeseal

• High Penetration: Binds powdery or chalky surfaces effectively.
• Fast Drying: Allows for quick turnaround, enabling the application of putty or paint sooner.
• Water-Based: Low VOC and easy to clean up with water, making it user-friendly for interior and exterior use.
• White Pigmentation: Provides a clean, white backdrop that enhances the vibrancy and accuracy of the final paint color.

Recommended Application Areas

This **acrylic primer** is ideally suited for:

• Interior Walls: As a first coat over raw plaster, concrete, or wall putty finishes before emulsion.
• Exterior Walls: Preparing masonry surfaces before the application of acrylic exterior paints.
• Porous Surfaces: Sealing surfaces that are highly absorbent, ensuring even spread of the topcoat.
• New Construction: Highly recommended to neutralize residual alkalinity in fresh cement plaster.

Technical Specifications: Dr. Fixit Primeseal

How to Apply Dr. Fixit Primeseal (Step-by-Step)

1. Surface Preparation: Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free from oil, grease, and loose particles. Sand the wall lightly and wipe away all dust.
2. Dilution: Dilute Dr. Fixit Primeseal with potable water as per the recommended ratio (check the can, typically 1:1 or as recommended for priming). Stir thoroughly.
3. Application: Apply a single coat evenly using a brush or roller. Avoid over-application, which can lead to pooling.
4. Drying: Allow the primer to dry fully (4-6 hours) before applying subsequent coats of putty or the final paint.
5. Subsequent Coats: If applying wall putty, apply it over the dried primer. After sanding the putty, a final thin coat of primer is recommended before the topcoat. Proper priming significantly extends paint life.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can Dr. Fixit Primeseal be used under both interior and exterior paint?
A: Yes, its robust acrylic formulation is designed for compatibility with standard water-based emulsions for both interior and exterior masonry walls.

Q: Does it replace the need for wall putty?
A: No, it is a sealer and binder, not a filler. It smooths out porosity but does not fill dents or major unevenness. You must still use putty for leveling.

Q: Why is priming after putty important?
A: Putty is highly porous. Priming after sanding the putty seals its surface, ensuring the final paint coat doesn’t sink in and maintains a uniform sheen.