Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer – Bronze Series (Water Based)

Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer: Essential Foundation for New Walls

Ensure your interior walls receive the proper foundation they need before painting. Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer is a high-quality, water-based primer specifically formulated for use on newly plastered walls, concrete, and masonry surfaces. It penetrates deep into the substrate, sealing the pores and creating a smooth, absorbent base for all water-based emulsions and distempers.

Using this primer is the critical step to prevent the topcoat paint from sinking unevenly, which often results in a patchy finish and wasted material. Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer promotes superior adhesion, ensuring your final color looks uniform and lasts longer.

Why Use Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer?

This primer is the perfect choice for budget-conscious but quality-driven projects:

• Alkali Resistance: New plaster and cement are highly alkaline. This primer is fortified to resist these harsh chemicals, preventing topcoat paint discoloration and patchiness.
• Better Adhesion: It binds loosely bound particles on the wall surface, creating a secure grip for the subsequent paint layers.
• Cost Control: By sealing the porous wall, it drastically reduces the amount of expensive topcoat paint absorbed by the plaster, saving you money.
• Breathable Film: As a water-based product, it allows trapped moisture vapor to escape from the wall, minimizing the risk of blistering and peeling paint.

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 water-based cement primer is essential for:

• New Plastered Walls: Providing a necessary chemical barrier against alkali.
• Interior & Exterior Walls: Suitable for priming both indoor and outdoor masonry before applying water-based paint.
• As a Base for Putty: It can be applied before or after Wall Putty to stabilize the wall and ensure maximum putty adhesion.

Technical Specifications: Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer

How to Apply Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer

Ensure the best performance of this primer with correct application:

1. Surface Prep: Ensure the wall is clean, dry, and free of grease, dust, and loose particles. New plaster must be cured for at least 4–6 weeks.
2. Sanding: Lightly sand the surface with 180-grit sandpaper to remove unevenness. Use a wire brush for older surfaces to remove loose paint.
3. Mixing (Crucial): Dilute Indigo Water Thinnable Cement Primer with clean water in a 1:1 ratio (e.g., 1 litre primer + 1 litre water). Stir thoroughly.
4. Application: Apply one coat of the diluted primer using a brush or roller. Ensure the surface is completely saturated.
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 paint.

Learn more about how primers protect walls and improve paint quality here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use this primer before applying Wall Putty?
A: Yes. Applying primer first helps stabilize the surface and provides better adhesion for the wall putty, which is then sanded smooth.

Q: Can I use a roller for application?
A: Yes, application by roller or brush is standard. Ensure the paint is diluted properly (1:1 ratio) for easy rolling.

Q: Is this suitable for high-end luxury paints?
A: It is suitable for most emulsions. For flagship luxury paints (like Asian Paints Royale or high-end Indigo series), a premium white primer may offer better opacity and final brightness.