Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer – Silver Series (Interior & Exterior)

Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer: The Essential Water-Based Foundation

Ensure your walls receive a reliable, cost-effective foundation before painting. Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer is a widely used, water-based primer designed for use on interior and exterior walls, concrete, and masonry surfaces. This primer provides a necessary sealing layer, enhancing adhesion for water-based emulsions and distempers.

Using this primer is essential to prevent your topcoat paint from sinking unevenly into the plaster, which is the primary cause of a patchy finish and increased paint consumption. Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer ensures better uniformity and durability for economy and mid-range paint systems.

Why Choose Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer?

This cement primer offers reliability and cost-effectiveness for general applications:

• Alkali Sealing: It helps neutralize the high alkalinity present in new plaster, protecting your topcoat from chemical attack, fading, and chalking.
• Budget-Friendly: Highly economical, providing a quality base coat that stabilizes the surface without the premium cost of advanced primers.
• Good Adhesion: Binds the porous masonry surface, ensuring the paint grips securely to the wall.
• Water Thinnable: Easy to dilute with clean water, easy to clean up, and environmentally responsible compared to solvent primers.

Key Features of Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer

• Type: Single-Pack Acrylic Co-Polymer Emulsion (Water-Based).
• Usage: Interior and Exterior Cement and Masonry Surfaces.
• Finish: Matt (Opaque White).
• Thinner: Clean, Potable Water.

Recommended Application Areas

This economical cement primer is ideal for:

• General Walls: Priming interior and exterior walls before applying distempers or economy emulsions.
• New Plaster: Providing the first coat after curing to protect the wall from alkalinity.
• Ceilings: Creating a uniform base on concrete and plaster ceilings.
• Primer for Putty: Can be used before or after Wall Putty application to stabilize the substrate.

Technical Specifications: Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer

How to Apply Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer

For best results, follow these preparation steps:

1. Surface Prep: Ensure the wall is clean, dry, and free of grease, dust, and loose particles. New plaster must be cured.
2. Sanding/Wire Brush: Lightly sand the surface with 180-grit sandpaper or use a wire brush for older surfaces to remove chalkiness.
3. Mixing (1:1 Ratio): Dilute Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer with clean water in a 1:1 ratio. Stir thoroughly to eliminate lumps.
4. Application: Apply one coat of the diluted primer using a brush or roller. Ensure even and complete coverage.
5. Drying & Next Step: Allow 4–6 hours to dry. You can then apply wall putty (if leveling is needed) or proceed directly to the first coat of your chosen emulsion.

Learn how proper wall preparation dramatically impacts paint finish longevity here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the difference between this and the ‘Gold’ series primer?
A: The ‘Gold’ series typically offers superior whiteness, better opacity, and sometimes enhanced alkali resistance, making it suitable for high-end luxury paints. This general primer is optimized for value and durability.

Q: Can I use this for exterior walls?
A: Yes, this primer is formulated for both interior and exterior masonry surfaces before applying water-based paints.