Primer For Concrete Basement Walls

Once you ve ensured that your basement is water tight it s time to paint.

Primer for concrete basement walls.

Properly primed basement walls generally require less topcoat paint. Product overview the behr premium concrete and masonry bonding primer is a high performance ready to use pre treatment for porous concrete. Apply a coat of primer to your walls which will help the paint adhere to the walls correctly. A stain blocking primer may be needed if water stains are present.

Painting basement walls typically requires the use of a good quality primer. One gallon of primer should be enough to cover 200 square feet of wall space. You can apply with a roller or brush or spray it on. Block filler primer is a high build acrylic primer designed for interior and exterior residential commercial and industrial use.

This high performance water based primer will promote a uniform topcoat finish. With twice the thickness of other primers it fills pinholes and seal voids in surfaces providing a smoother and more uniform topcoat. Also creates a stronger adhesion between the coating and surface. A thick brush or log nap roller typically works best on concrete block walls.

At least two coats of primer should be applied for best results. Expect to spend about an hour preparing and painting a 6x8 foot wall not counting drying time required for repairs.