Davco Ultraprime Primer

Davco Ultraprime Primer is an acrylic surface primer designed to increase the bond strength of tile adhesives and waterproofing membranes. Suitable for interior and exterior applications. Commercial and domestic walls and floors.

WHERE TO USE Davco Ultraprime Primer

Surfaces

Davco Ultraprime Primer can be applied to concrete and most common building substrates prior to the application of Davco adhesives and waterproofing systems. Ultraprime can be used prior to the application of adhesives or underlay. Care needs to be taken as to the nature of the floor and to ensure it is prepared correctly.

Areas

Suitable for interior and exterior applications. Commercial and domestic walls and floors.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

VOC Content: Low VOC – 1g/L (SCAQMD method 304-91).

Coverage: 1 litre of Ultraprime covers approximately 8-10m2 (surface texture and site conditions can alter the coverage of any particular installation).

Drying Time: 30 minutes

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Use prior to tile adhesives and waterproofing membranes to ensure secure bond

• Blue colour liquid

• Acts as a primer and sealer

PACKAGING

Available in a 1L or 5L jerry can or a 20L pail

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Test the product in an inconspicuous area first

SURFACE PREPARATION

• All surfaces must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and relevant Australian Standard(s). Surfaces must be structurally sound, dry, clean and free from movement, laitance, oil, grease, wax, curing compounds, release agents and any other loose or contaminating material. Thoroughly clean old surfaces, or new surfaces that have been treated, prior to priming

• All concrete floors must be fully cured and dry, in accordance with AS1884. For substrates with a high moisture content or subject to rising damp, apply Lanko K11 Cementitious Moisture Barrier

• Non-porous substrates, such as steel trowel concrete or compressed fibre cement sheet must be primed with Davco PrimeX

• Contaminated substrates can be prepared with the use of Davco Ultrabond, the surface must be sound and free of loose material

PRIMER PREPARATION

• Davco Ultraprime is used straight from the container

• Shake well before use

APPLICATION

• Ultraprime can be applied using a brush or roller

• Use a paint brush to apply to the corners and any areas of detail. Use a short (10mm) nap roller to apply to the walls and floor

• Take care to ensure that ponding of the primer doesn’t occur

• If Ultraprime is being applied to very porous concrete surfaces or in hot / windy conditions, the surface should be wet down prior to the application of the primer. Ensure the water does not pool or pond on the surface, the substrate should appear matt

Clean-up & Return to Service

• Clean tools and equipment with water before the primer dries

PRECAUTIONS

Safety

• SDS is available from www.parexdavco.com.au

• It is recommended that applicators wear PVC or similar gloves and safety goggles while handling this product

• Keep out of reach of children. If eye contact occurs, rinse with cool water

• If ingested get immediate medical assistance

General

• All surfaces must be suitably sound, clean and installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and relevant Australian Standard(s)

• Do not apply in temperatures above 35°C or below 5°C

• In cool and / or humid conditions, allow longer drying times

• For situations not mentioned in this technical data sheet, contact ParexGroup

Specific

• Not suitable for steel trowel concrete or compressed fibre cement sheet including ScyonTM – use PrimeX

• Not suitable for contaminated substrates – use Ultrabond

• Do not prime an area which cannot be overcoated within

24 hours. If the area is left uncovered for more than 24 hours, it must be re-cleaned, and re-primed before overcoating

• For other uses not mentioned in these instructions, please contact ParexGroup