Whale Water Base Wall Primer

Water Base Wall Primer

  • Primer
  • Putty & primers

Quick-drying primer that seals and binds, inside and out.

  • Coverage10 – 12 m²/L
  • Touch dry30 minutes
  • Recoat2 – 3 hours
  • Coats1

Overview

Made for putty & primers.

Whale Water Base Wall Primer seals porous plaster and binds the surface so topcoats go on evenly, use less paint and last longer. It is tough, quick-drying and suitable for interior and exterior walls.

  • New plaster
  • Concrete
  • Masonry — interior & exterior

Key features

  • Tough and durable
  • Easy application, quick drying
  • Superior sealing and binding
  • Ultimate smooth base for topcoats

Performance

How it performs.

Drying time at 25°C

30 min1 h4 h1 day7 daysTouch dry30 minutesRecoat2 – 3 hours

Coverage per coat

10–12m²/L

≈ 108–129 sq ft per litre

Drum 18.2 L182–218 m²
Gallon 3.64 L36–44 m²
Quarter 0.91 L9–11 m²

Sheen level

Flat
  1. Matt
  2. Low sheen
  3. Silk
  4. Semi-gloss
  5. Gloss

Apply with

  • Brush
  • Roller
  • Spray

Recommended system · Walls · water-based paints

  1. 1Whale PuttyWhale Smooth Wall PuttyLevel the surface
  2. 2Whale PrimerWhale Water Base Wall PrimerSeal and bind
  3. 3Whale SilkWhale Silk Sheen Emulsion × 2Colour and protection

Technical data

The specifications.

Product typeAcrylic water-based wall primer
FinishFlat
Volume solids28 ± 2%
Specific gravity1.35 ± 0.05 kg/L
Theoretical coverage10 – 12 m²/L (108 – 130 sq ft)
Touch dry30 minutes
Recoat2 – 3 hours
ThinnerClean water, up to 50% depending on porosity
ApplicationBrush, roller, spray
Recommended coats1
Shelf life24 months, unopened

Typical values at 25°C and 50% relative humidity. Practical coverage depends on surface texture, porosity and application method.

Download

The full technical data sheet as a print-ready A4 PDF — specifications, application, system and shade card.

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Pack sizes

Drum · Gallon · Quarter

How to apply

For the best finish.

1 · Prepare the surface

  1. Surface must be clean, dry, sound and free of dust, grease, loose paint and efflorescence.
  2. New plaster should cure for at least 28 days before painting.
  3. Fill cracks and dents with Wall Putty, allow to dry and sand smooth.
  4. Apply one coat of a suitable primer on new or porous surfaces.

2 · Apply

  1. Stir well.
  2. Thin with water according to surface porosity.
  3. Apply one even coat by brush, roller or spray.
  4. Allow 2 – 3 hours before the topcoat.
  5. Clean tools with water.
  • Water based, low odour
  • Use in a ventilated area
  • Keep away from children
  • Store between 5°C and 40°C

Store in a cool, dry, shaded place between 5°C and 40°C with the lid tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. Do not pour into drains. Ensure good ventilation while painting.

The information on this page is given in good faith based on our testing and experience. As conditions of use are beyond our control, no warranty is implied. Premium Asian Coating Systems reserves the right to update this information without notice.

Works well with

Complete the system.

Whale Putty

Whale

Smooth Wall Putty

Smooth flat

Details
Whale Silk

Whale

Silk Sheen Emulsion

Silky sheen

Details
Whale Weather Muhafiz

Whale

Weather Muhafiz

Silk sheen

Details