Blackfriar Epoxy Floor Primer – Two-Pack Water-Based Primer for Tough Floors

Blackfriar Epoxy Floor Primer is a two-pack, water-based primer designed to promote adhesion on difficult or well-worn surfaces prior to applying Professional Epoxy Floor Paints. Ideal for floors that are porous or previously painted, it ensures a strong, long-lasting base coat.

Key Features:

• Suitable for porous concrete and previously painted floors

• Indoor use only

• Low odour, water-based formulation

• Enhances adhesion for epoxy floor coatings

• Gloss Finish

Application Information:

• Coverage: 10–15 m²/L per coat

• Hard Dry: 4–6 hours at 20°C

• Recoatable: 8–72 hours

Surface Preparation

Ensure the surface to be painted is sound, clean, dry and free from grease or any substance liable to give adhesion problems. Scrape off any old or flaking paint until you have a firm surface. Special attention should be given to areas under cars to ensure all oil, grease, dirt and road salt is removed. New concrete must be left for at least 6 months
before applying Blackfriar Professional Epoxy Floor Primer.

Technical Data

• Water Based formula ensures low odour.
• Ideal for binding porous concrete surfaces prior to coating with Blackfriar Professional Epoxy Floor Paints.
• Indoor use.
• Lambswool roller application

Coverage Rate - 10-15m2/litre per coat. 

Drying Time
6hrs @20°C. Allow to dry for a minimum of 8hrs @20°C
and maximum 72 hrs @20°C between coats. Full cure is
achieved in 5-7 days @20°C.

Directions for Use

Stir base thoroughly before adding all of the activator then mix well. DO NOT MIX PART UNITS. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before using. Pot life is 2 hours at 20°C. Apply with
a brush or roller working the paint in any surface imperfections. On bare or new surfaces apply first followed by 1-2 coats of Blackfriar Professional Water Based Epoxy Floor Paint or Blackfriar Professional Solvent Free Epoxy Floor Paint. Blackfriar Professional Epoxy Floor Primer is not suitable for use over PVC, thermoplastic tiles, quarry tiles, or granolithic concrete. Do not apply it on concrete surfaces treated with alkali containing liquids, areas
subjected to rising damp or areas treated with PVA bonding solutions. Do not apply in cold (below 15°C), damp or humid conditions. If concrete floors are very smooth then pre-treat with Blackfriar Professional Acid Etch followed after thorough rinsing by Blackfriar Professional Epoxy Floor Primer.

Data Sheets

Blackfriar Epoxy Floor Primer TDS

Blackfriar Epoxy Floor Primer Part A MSDS

Blackfriar Epoxy Floor Primer Part B MSDS