{"product_id":"rocatex-acrylic-primer-1-litre","title":"ROCATEX ACRYLIC PRIMER - 1 LITRE","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRocatex Acrylic Primer - 1 Litre\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eROCATEX Acrylic Primer is a water-based polymer emulsion designed to maximise penetration into substrates and improve surface preparation for tiling and screeding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcrete and screeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnhydrite and gypsum surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimber and plasterboard\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlockwork and brickwork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExisting tiles and metal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for interior and exterior use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for porous and non-porous substrates including concrete, anhydrite screeds, cement renders, existing tiles, asphalt, chipboard, plywood, and floorboards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSubstrate Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll surfaces must be clean, sound, dry, and free from dust, dirt, grease, oil, laitance, and other contaminants that may affect adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical preparation such as scabbling is recommended to create a suitable key. If the substrate has been exposed to chemical contamination, specialist advice should be obtained before proceeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eROCATEX Acrylic Primer should be:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiluted 1:1 with clean water on porous surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplied neat on non-porous surfaces and anhydrite screeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighly absorbent surfaces may require additional coats.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply using a soft brush, ensuring all puddles and excess material are brushed out prior to screeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo not apply below 5°C or above 25°C.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsure the primer is fully dry before further work begins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSubstrate Specific Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eAnhydrite Screeds\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoisture content must not exceed 0.5% or 75% RH.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemove surface laitance, vacuum thoroughly, then apply 2–4 neat coats of ROCATEX Acrylic Primer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eConcrete Screeds\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply 2 coats diluted 1:1 with clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllow approximately 6 weeks curing before tiling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003ePower Floated Concrete\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanically abrade the surface, vacuum clean, then apply 2 diluted coats.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eSand \u0026amp; Cement Screeds\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply 2 coats diluted 1:1 with clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllow approximately 3 weeks curing before tiling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eGypsum Plaster\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoughen the surface to remove laitance and apply 2 neat coats.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllow approximately 4 weeks curing before tiling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003ePlasterboards\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply 2 coats diluted 1:1 with clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003ePlywood\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrime with ROCATEX Acrylic Primer diluted 1:1 with clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eTongue \u0026amp; Groove Boards \/ Floorboards\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrime with ROCATEX Acrylic Primer diluted 1:1 with clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eChipboard\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply a neat coat to all exposed edges and joints.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply a slurry coat to the surface using:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 part cement adhesive powder\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 part ROCATEX Acrylic Primer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrush on a thin coat and allow to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eCement Based Tile Backer Boards\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003ePriming is not required if the surface is clean and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePriming is recommended before applying self-levelling compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eExisting Tiles \u0026amp; 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