SOLO Primer
A breathable primer for plaster skims, to key and control suction
A mineral plaster primer that is designed to control many high suction backgrounds whilst still remaining vapour open and breathable.
Sometimes boards or old lime plasters are too smooth or too “thirsty” to achieve a good finish when skimming with lime plaster. Solo Primer helps control the high levels of suction and provides a gritty key for the plaster to stick to, but unlike PVA it is as breathable and durable as lime and won’t form a plastic film, sealing in damp. Once primed you can skim over the primer using our Solo Lime Plaster.
It is the only plaster primer on the market to be independently tested for vapour diffusion to reassure you that water vapour is not trapped in the fabric of your building.
No VOC, no odour, water-based and certified as vapour permeable. Our natural mineral and water-glass primer is free from any other co-binders such as solvents, gypsum and cement. Solo Primer is available in 7kg or 16kg.
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Application Guide
Helps control high levels of suction and provides a gritty key for plaster to bond to.
Apply to masonry backgrounds, Historic or new plasters ( lime/cement/gypsum), calcium silicate boards, stone, terracotta, and glazed bricks. Not suitable for glossy paints or plastic backgrounds.
The background must be clean and dry and free from loose material before starting. Do not use on contaminated surfaces, in extreme environments or temperatures (less than 5°C or more than 30°C). Protect surrounding surfaces, particularly glass from drips and splashes.
For extremely porous or slightly dusty backgrounds a pre-application of Lime Green Silic8 Penetrating Primer can be used around 3 to 4 hours beforehand.
Apply with a broad brush using short strokes. Make sure the grit is evenly spread across the surface. Allow to cure for between 2 to 24 hours depending on temperature and the applied thickness.
Once primed, skim over with Solo lime plaster.
Coverage:
A 7kg tin will typically cover 14m2
A 16kg tin will typically cover 32m2
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Key Features
Controls high suction and provides a gritty mechanical key for lime plaster
Fully vapour permeable — independently tested
No VOC, no odour, water-based
Free from solvents, gypsum and cement
Natural mineral and water-glass binder
Suitable for masonry, boards, old lime and cement plasters, stone
Ready Mixed