Primer For Concrete Basement Walls

This high performance water based primer will promote a uniform topcoat finish.

Primer for concrete basement walls.

At least two coats of primer should be applied for best results. Once you ve ensured that your basement is water tight it s time to paint. One gallon of primer should be enough to cover 200 square feet of wall space. A stain blocking primer may be needed if water stains are present.

Painting basement walls typically requires the use of a good quality primer. A thick brush or log nap roller typically works best on concrete block walls. With twice the thickness of other primers it fills pinholes and seal voids in surfaces providing a smoother and more uniform topcoat. Also creates a stronger adhesion between the coating and surface.

Product overview the behr premium concrete and masonry bonding primer is a high performance ready to use pre treatment for porous concrete. Before you begin make sure you know how to brush walls key cracks and apply liquid waterproofing agents. Properly primed basement walls generally require less topcoat paint. Apply a coat of primer to your walls which will help the paint adhere to the walls correctly.

Tape areas you do not want painted. You can apply with a roller or brush or spray it on.