B51W620 (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take for problock primer to dry? ›

After priming, allow to dry 4 hours, test a small area for bleeding by applying the topcoat before painting the entire project. If the stain bleeds through, apply a second coat of primer and allow to dry overnight and retest before topcoating.

This premium primer assures adhesion of the topcoat — including to slick, glossy surfaces — and seals out solvent-sensitive stains and minor dried water stains and tannin. It dries fast, hides and provides a mildew-resistant finish.

Seals many surfaces. Assures uniform appearance of the topcoat. Assures adhesion of the topcoat to slick, glossy surfaces. Great application characteristics – sands easily.

DRY & RECOAT

When dry, surface can be immediately recoated, top coated, or wet sanded. For best results, allow to Primer to dry for 1 hour before dry sanding. Test in an inconspicuous area to be sure Primer is dry enough for sanding.

Most latex primers dry to the touch in 30 minutes to one hour. But for best results, don't paint until the primer completely dries—which can take up to 3 hours, depending on temperature and humidity. Once the primer is completely dry, it's prime time for painting.

Wood Exterior:

Care must be taken to determine if tannins will be activated by the water in the coating. To test for bleeding, coat a 4 foot by 4 foot section with the primer. If no bleeding is evident within 4 hours, proceed with complete priming. If bleeding occurs, use Exterior Oil- Based Wood Primer.

One of the significant differences between these two types is their composition. Cement primers create a more resilient base for your paint job than regular/acrylic primers. The best wall primer works as a binding agent and fills pores and small inequities in the wall.

This is a great primer/sealer for most uses, it's always smart to test a small area of your project to insure its performance, but I've yet to find it to disappoint. I seldom find a need for a second coat of primer unless I'm covering black or a very dark stain.

600 to 800 Grit – This sandpaper grit range is perfect for sanding surface imperfections in the primer, prior to paint application. It is recommended to start at the low grit end and work your way up to 800 grit.

Because PrepRite® Block Filler is a primer, performance testing was not relevant, a market life of 5 years was used, and no technical life was calculated.

How long should I wait for plastic primer to dry? ›

Apply PLASTIC PRIMER in maximum 2-3 thin layers, spraying in sweeping motions. Allow each coating to dry for at least 5 minutes. Can be overpainted after 3 hours. Further coats of alternative products might require a drying time of 24 hours or more depending on application style.

Recoatable After 6-12 hours. Note - this product can usually be recoated within 6-8 hours - but on very porous surfaces a longer drying time may be required.

Touching the primer is the best way to know if it's dry. Wet primer will obviously stick to your hands. Also, be sure that a little pressure is applied when checking if the primer is dry. Sometimes the outside layer is totally dry, but it hasn't fully dried and adhered to the surface yet.

Spray the object with all of your primer coats within an hour for the best effects. Wait 48 hours before applying a new coat if you don't have the time. Each manufacturer has a different drying time for the primer. However, a light layer of primer usually takes an hour or less to completely dry.