Duram Primex Group

Duram Primex is a premium-quality, acrylic-based primer engineered to provide an exceptional bond between various substrates and decorative topcoats. Designed for both interior and exterior use, it acts as a versatile “bridge,” stabilizing surfaces and ensuring that the final paint layer adheres perfectly while maintaining its true color and sheen.

Key Performance Features

• Superior Adhesion Technology: Formulated with advanced resins that penetrate the substrate to create a powerful mechanical bond, preventing peeling and flaking.
• Excellent Sealing Properties: Effectively seals porous surfaces like cement plaster and fiber-cement, preventing the “suction” that causes uneven topcoat finishes.
• Alkali Resistant: Provides a protective barrier against the natural alkalinity found in new masonry, protecting the final paint film from chalking or “burning.”
• High-Opacity White Finish: Offers a clean, solid base that improves the “hide” of topcoats, especially when applying light colors over darker or repaired surfaces.

Ideal Applications

• New Masonry: The essential first coat for freshly cured cement plaster, concrete, and brickwork.
• Fiber-Cement & Boards: Perfect for priming Nutec, ceiling boards, and fascia boards.
• Previously Painted Surfaces: Ideal for stabilizing old, sound paint or chalky surfaces (after proper cleaning) before a color change.
• Interior & Exterior: A versatile solution for walls, ceilings, and structural elements throughout the home.

Product Benefits

• Rapid Drying: Touch-dry in approximately 30 minutes, allowing for a fast-paced project timeline.
• Low Odor & Low VOC: Water-based and environmentally friendly, making it comfortable and safe to use in enclosed indoor spaces.
• Cost-Effective Foundation: By sealing the surface properly, Primex ensures you use less of your expensive decorative topcoat to achieve a perfect finish.

Pro Tip: For the best results on highly “friable” or powdery surfaces, ensure you scrub the wall down first. If the powdering is excessive, consider using a dedicated bonding liquid before applying Primex to ensure a rock-solid foundation.