Indigo Exterior Wall Primer – Gold Series

Indigo Exterior Wall Primer – Gold Series

This primer serves as the essential first line of defense for your home’s exterior walls. Engineered for the harsh conditions of the outdoors, the Gold Series Exterior Primer is a robust acrylic formulation that addresses the primary causes of premature paint failure. It creates a breathable yet sealed surface that prevents moisture penetration while forming a tenacious bond with both the wall and the topcoat. By investing in this quality undercoat, you ensure that your exterior emulsion is applied to a stable, non-reactive foundation, maximizing its beauty and protective capabilities against the elements.

Performance & Key Attributes

• Superior Alkali & Efflorescence Resistance:
  • New exterior cement plaster is highly alkaline, which can cause severe colour fading and burning of the topcoat. This primer forms a chemical barrier that offers exceptional resistance to alkali, protecting the integrity and colour of your exterior paint. It also helps prevent the migration of salts to the surface.
• Excellent Adhesion & Inter-coat Bonding:
  • Its advanced acrylic binder ensures a powerful grip on exterior masonry surfaces. This prevents the entire paint system from peeling or flaking, even when subjected to thermal stress and heavy rains.
• Enhanced Weather Durability:
  • Formulated with tough, weather-resistant polymers that do not degrade easily under constant exposure to UV radiation and rain. It provides a stable and resilient foundation that supports the topcoat in its function of protecting the wall.
• Effective Porosity Sealing:
  • It effectively seals porous exterior surfaces, preventing the uneven absorption of costly exterior emulsions.This results in the topcoat spreading further (better coverage) and drying to a more uniform, professional finish without patchy areas.
• Improves Topcoat Life & Appearance:
  • By creating the ideal substrate, this primer works in synergy with the topcoat to prolong the overall life of the paint job. The uniform white base also helps the exterior paint’s true colour to stand out vividly.

Technical Specifications

Systematic Application Guide

1. Surface Preparation: This is critical for exteriors. The surface must be completely clean, dry, and free of all contaminants. Remove any fungus, algae, or moss with a wire brush and a bio-wash solution. For old walls, remove all loose or flaking paint. New plaster must be allowed to cure for at least 28 days.
2. Dilution: Stir the primer well and dilute with clean water as per the recommended ratio to achieve a brushable consistency.
3. Application: Apply one uniform coat of the Indigo Exterior Wall Primer. For very porous surfaces, a second coat may be required.
4. Drying: Allow the primer to dry completely for a minimum of 4-6 hours before applying the exterior topcoat.