Indigo Sealer Primer – Platinum Series

Indigo Sealer Primer – Platinum Series

This primer is engineered as the definitive foundation for a flawless, professional-grade paint job. Positioned in the premium Platinum Series, it is not merely an undercoat but a crucial component of a high-performance wall coating system. Its primary functions are to seal the porosity of the substrate and to create an powerful bond between the wall and the expensive topcoat emulsion. By creating a uniform, non-absorbent, and chemically inert barrier, it protects your investment in luxury paint, ensuring the final finish is as beautiful and durable as intended.

Performance & Key Attributes

• Dual Sealer-Primer Action:
  • Sealer: It deeply penetrates porous surfaces like new plaster, putty, and chalky old paint, creating a sealed, uniform base. This prevents the topcoat from being absorbed unevenly, which is the primary cause of patchy finishes and sheen variation.
  • Primer: It forms a strong adhesive layer, creating a powerful molecular grip between the substrate and the subsequent paint coats, preventing issues like peeling, blistering, and flaking.
• High Alkali & Efflorescence Resistance:
  • New masonry and plaster are highly alkaline in nature. This primer contains a specialized binder that offers exceptional resistance to alkali attacks, preventing the breakdown of the topcoat. It also helps block efflorescence (the migration of salts to the surface), which can ruin a paint job.
• Enhances Topcoat Performance:
  • By preventing uneven absorption, it significantly improves the coverage of the topcoat, meaning you use less of your expensive emulsion paint.
  • It provides a bright white base that enhances the true tone and richness of the final paint colour, making it appear more vibrant.
• Excellent Opacity and Filling:
  • It has a high solids content that provides good hiding for the underlying surface and helps fill minor surface imperfections, contributing to a smoother final appearance.
• Water-Based & Low VOC:
  • This low-odour, low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) formulation is easy to apply, quick to dry, and environmentally responsible, ensuring better indoor air quality.

Technical Specifications

Systematic Application Guide

1. Surface Preparation (Crucial Step): The surface must be thoroughly cleaned, free of dust, grease, and loose particles. Scrape off any old, flaking paint. For new plaster, it is critical to allow the surface to cure for at least 28 days and ensure it is completely dry before application.
2. Dilution: Stir the primer well. Dilute with clean water as per the recommended ratio (typically 1:1), and stir again to get a uniform consistency.
3. Application: Apply one liberal coat of the Indigo Sealer Primer evenly using a brush, roller, or spray.
4. Drying: Allow the primer to dry completely for a minimum of 4-6 hours before applying the topcoat.

Crucial Application Advice for Jodhpur’s Climate

Given the hot and dry weather in Jodhpur, please pay close attention to the following:

• Curing of New Walls: Ensure any new cement plaster is fully cured (minimum 4 weeks) and has had adequate time to dry out completely. Applying a sealer primer to a damp wall in hot weather can trap moisture, leading to severe blistering and paint failure.
• Drying vs. Curing: The primer will feel touch-dry very quickly, perhaps in under 20 minutes. Do not apply the topcoat yet. You must respect the full 4-6 hour recoat time to allow the primer to cure properly and form an effective seal. Applying paint too early is a common cause of failure.
• Surface Temperature: Avoid painting on surfaces that are directly under the peak afternoon sun, as this can cause the paint to dry too fast, leading to poor film formation and brush marks. It is best to paint during the morning or late afternoon.