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Base Paints (Primers)

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Base Paints (Primers)

We have two base paints or primers with two different textures: a smooth primer (Base) and a sandy textured primer (Base Plus).

Both primers are made from natural, eco-friendly materials and are specially designed to be used under lime-based paints and coatings. They can be used both indoors and outdoors. They are excellent for getting surfaces ready before painting, helping the top coat stick better and go on more evenly. Their pH is around 12, which is normal for lime-based products.

The smooth primer looks like a semi-creamy, white paint with a bit of texture when applied. The textured primer has a slightly rough, grainy texture that helps hold the paint in place, especially on surfaces that have been filled or joined together.

They are breathable, which means they let moisture pass through instead of trapping it inside the wall. This helps keeping the walls dry and healthy over time, especially in older buildings or where air flow is important. They work well on many surfaces such as brick, stone, plaster, plasterboard, fibre-reinforced gypsum board making it a flexible choice for different projects.

They are a great natural primer choices that support healthy walls and strong, long-lasting paint jobs.

Key Features

Here are some key features of this product.
Breathable
Being a lime paint, it's naturally vapour permeable or breathable.
VOC-free (0.0% VOC)
Being free of chemicals (Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs), it is odorless and healthy, resulting in high indoor air quality.
Brush or Roller Application
Easy application with a brush or roller.
Suitable for Listed buildings
This plaster is suitable for historic or listed buildings and heritage renovations.  

Composition

  • Aged filtered lime putty: for a smooth, breathable and durable finish.
  • Calcium carbonate: for a traditional soft, chalky appearance.
  • Marble Powder: finely ground natural marble, for a smooth silky finish with enhanced light reflection.
  • Talc: a soft, natural mineral for improved texture, reducing brush marks, giving a more even finish.
  • Linseed oil: a natural oil from flax seeds to improve workability. Used in paints for centuries.
  • Starch: a natural sugar derived from plants (e.g corn, wheat or rice), to improve workability.
  • Glycerin: a colourless liquid derived from plant oils to improve workability and texture. 
  • Titanium dioxide: a white pigment from natural rocks to improve coverage, so the paint looks better with fewer coats.
  • Synthetic resin (5%): to improve adhesion to difficult surfaces. It does not affect breathability.

Technical Data

VOC content (%)
0.0
pH
12
Dilution with water (%)
0-20
Coverage (m² / litre)
6-8
Number of coats
2-3
Application temp (°C)
15-25
Drying time (hrs)
24
Colour
White
Weight (kg)
4, 12

Downloads

Here are some key technical documents (spec sheets, application guide etc.) about this product.

Any Questions? Need Technical Advice?

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Solutions

This material can be used in the following applications or solutions:

Product Combinations

Here are some other paints which are recommended to be used with this one.