Primer For Concrete Basement Walls

A thick brush or log nap roller typically works best on concrete block walls.

Primer for concrete basement walls.

You can apply with a roller or brush or spray it on. Allow the primer to dry thoroughly. Properly primed basement walls generally require less topcoat paint. Expect to spend about an hour preparing and painting a 6x8 foot wall not counting drying time required for repairs.

Product overview the behr premium concrete and masonry bonding primer is a high performance ready to use pre treatment for porous concrete. With twice the thickness of other primers it fills pinholes and seal voids in surfaces providing a smoother and more uniform topcoat. Once you ve ensured that your basement is water tight it s time to paint. At least two coats of primer should be applied for best results.

One gallon of primer should be enough to cover 200 square feet of wall space. Also creates a stronger adhesion between the coating and surface. Apply a coat of primer to your walls which will help the paint adhere to the walls correctly. Block filler primer is a high build acrylic primer designed for interior and exterior residential commercial and industrial use.

A stain blocking primer may be needed if water stains are present. Before you begin make sure you know how to brush walls key cracks and apply liquid waterproofing agents.