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Dual Primer

Before the colour,
lay the foundation.

Water-thinnable acrylic copolymer primer for interior and exterior porous plastered surfaces.

Plan your project
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PREPARATION WITH PURPOSE

Help the next coat
start in the right place.

Water-thinnable acrylic copolymer primer for interior and exterior porous plastered surfaces.

  1. Match the surface

    Choose a primer intended for the substrate and topcoat.

  2. Prepare & prime

    Follow the product’s preparation and thinning instructions.

  3. Build the finish

    Allow the specified drying time before the compatible topcoat.

BRING YOUR PROJECT TO LIFE

Your next step,
made simple.

Choose a pack and ask us about Dual Primer for your project.

AVAILABLE PACK SIZES
Technical details
WHEN YOU’RE READY TO PAINT

Know the details.
Get the finish right.

Practical guidance for your painter and your project.

Technical data sheetProduct application & specificationsDownload
Product specifications & pack sizes
Dual Primer specifications
Product familyWater Thinnable Primers
Pack sizes1L, 4L, 10L, 20L
FinishSmooth matt
Coverage11–13 m²/L per coat on normal masonry by brush, roller or spray
DilutionEqual volume of water
Surface drying1 hour maximum
Recoating4–6 hours at 30°C and 65% RH

Source: Dual Primer_TDS Astral .pdf

Preparation & application
  1. Allow new plaster to cure completely. Clean away dust, grease, loose material and chalking; sand where required and repair leakage or seepage before painting.
  2. Thin as specified and apply the primer. Use the substrate-specific filler and topcoat sequence in the linked TDS.
Coverage & important notes

Coverage varies with application method, surface roughness, porosity and site conditions. Figures retain the coat/system basis stated in the supplied TDS.

Read the full technical data sheet for substrate-specific preparation, compatible coating systems, precautions and safety information. Warranty claims are subject to separate warranty terms.

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you choose.

What is Dual Primer used for?

Water-thinnable acrylic copolymer primer for interior and exterior porous plastered surfaces.

Which pack sizes are available for Dual Primer?

Dual Primer is listed in 1L, 4L, 10L, 20L packs in the supplied technical data sheet.

What coverage does Dual Primer provide?

Coverage: 11–13 m²/L per coat on normal masonry by brush, roller or spray. Coverage varies with application method, surface roughness, porosity and site conditions. Figures retain the coat/system basis stated in the supplied TDS.

When can Dual Primer be recoated?

4–6 hours at 30°C and 65% RH. Follow the substrate-specific application sequence in the technical data sheet.

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