You can use whatever paint you like.

PerfectPrimer comes in a light -medium grey color. Generally, there is no reason to color it further since it is a primer and needs to be covered over with a paint or epoxy. If you like, you can darken it by mixing in some;liquid tints that would be used to tint any latex paint.
PerfectPrimer comes in medium gray. It can be made darker by adding liquid tint used to color acrylic paint. These are available at any paint store.

No. You have to put a finish coating on PerfectPrimer, such as epoxy, paint or decorative cement.

If you use PerfectPaint, you do not need to coat anything on top for a complete job.

To see the differences between them, look at our chart under data sheets called: PerfectPrimer vs PerfectMembrane.

PerfectPrimer alone will seal and prime asbestos mastic so it can receive additional coatings such as paint or Epoxy.

First: PerfectPrimer seals mastic, but PerfectMembrane encapsulates it. To explain:

For something to be encapsulated it must be sealed in by a coating that is at least mils thick

PerfectPrimer by itself is about 4 mils thick., so it seals in the mastic. Keep in mind that your layer becomes thicker as you apply paints and epoxies to the PerfectPrimer.

PerfectMembrane is about 22 mils thick. So, PerfectMembrane is a complete encapsulation system, by itself.

The EPA rules do NOT require you to remove black cut back mastic or asbestos materials from your floors. They only says that you cannot disturb these materials by chemical or physical means such as grinding, or dissolving with soy gels. The rules do state that if you choose to remove it or encapsulate it, then it must be done in accordance with strict guidelines.

PerfectCleaner used with Perfectprimer does NOT disturb the mastic. Soy gels, scraping or grinding does.

PerfectPrimer enables you to seal and paint the mastic without disturbing it, to meet the EPA safety rules.

PerfectPrimer is the ONLY DIY way to safely and legally deal with black mastics.

Yes, it will seal and primer over clean concrete, wood, sheet flooring or any building material.

Yes

To patch the floor, apply PerfectPrimer to the areas to be patched. Once cured, you can use any epoxy or modified cement patching material you choose.

You can use any paint or epoxy you choose over PerfectPrimer. Water based or latex products might be best. No solvents will penetrate the PerfectPrimer.

If you do not have PerfectCleaner, clean the floor with TSP, a TSP substitute, Dawn soap, or Simple green.

Yes, For these applications, use two coats of PerfectPrimer, once cured, apply your tile mastic on top of that..

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Pour the packet or PerfectCleaner into a mop bucket of warm water and stir.

Clean the floor with the PerfectCleaner and a mop or stiff brush.

Rinse with clean water and allow to visibly dry before applying PerfectPrimer or Paint.

On tile floors with wax or floor finish on them: First strip the wax using some ammonia mixed into hot water. You can also use a wax stripper available at a janitorial supply house.

For professionals: You can “dry clean” a tile, epoxy or linoleum floor by lightly sanding the floor with a 100 grit scrubber pad. Once done, sweep or vacuum the floor and then clean it with a swiffer pad and denatured alcohol. When the floor is visibly dry, you can then apply PerfectPrimer.

PerfectCleaner is a safe to use, nontoxic formulation that you can use indoors without concern. It does not interact with the mastics in any way.

PerfectCleaner also contains a pretreatment that readies the mastics to bond with the PerfectPrimer. It is an important part of this two part system, and guarantees you a successful installation.

No. Some people sand or scrape down some of the high spots to make a more level surface, but it is not required before applying the PerfectPrimer.

After cleaning the floor, apply one thin coat of PerfectPrimer to the areas you need to fix. Then use a cement patching product to fill in low areas or missing tiles. Let cure before applying PerfectPrimer to the entire floor.

You can use Acrylic caulk, polyurethane, or epoxy to fill small cracks and seams. Let cure before applying PerfectPrimer to the entire floor. Note: PerfectPrimer will not bond to silicone based caulk.

Yes PerfectPrimer will bond to your tile, and then you can paint over it using any acrylic floor paint you like. Over tile or linoleum, we recommend applying two thin coats of PerfectPrimer.

If some tiles are loose, re-glue or replace them or patch those areas using patch cement over PerfectPrimer.

Basement floors and any concrete slab on grade can sometimes have moisture problems with water or water vapor beneath them. Water can also come from underneath the slab or through the walls.

In moist, damp environments, condensation can gather on the floor tile or exposed mastic. To cure, run a dehumidifier, a fan, or open a window and see if the problem goes away.

If the problem goes away, or if there is a slight amount of moisture that comes through the slab, then on parts of the floor where the pores are open, ( no paint, or mastic etc.) then you should first apply our SlabTight shield.

You can apply PerfectPrimer over the entire floor after that.

If the problem continues, you may want to do a calcium chloride test, or check for the slab with a moisture meter. Look for signs of black mold as well to indicate vapor issues.

If there are structural water problems, you should consult a local contractor to cure before applying any floor coatings.

Yes all modified cements bond well with PerfectPrimer. For these applications, use two coats of Primer.

Use PerfectPrimer to seal your floor before applying a new paint or epoxy coating.
Use PerfectPaint when you want to prime and paint the floor or apply a tile, wood or floating floor system on top.

No, it is non-toxic and cleans up with water.
According to the EAP , asbestos and black cutback mastics and glues are safe to be around as long as they are not dissolved, sanded, or removed.

Yes. PerfectPrimer seals mastic safely in place without disturbing it.

Apply one coat evenly using a ⅜” NAP roller for surfaces such as concrete, mastics, or wood. Do not allow the material to puddle. Very smooth floors such as ceramic tile or linoleum. may require a second coat. It is better to apply two thin coats over these surfaces. Apply to a coverage rate of 200- 300 sq. ft per gallon.

SlabTight, or any moisture blocking product needs to get into the open pores of concrete in order to work. It does nothing if it’s sitting on top of black mastic. If you currently had moisture issues you would see it in the form of loose, wet glue and a lot of mold. As a rule, the mastic seals the pores and generally stops minor moisture issues anyway.

To use SlabTight, you need to remove the mastic, then apply SlabTight. If not, all you need is PerfectPrimer to seal the floor, then apply your epoxy or choice of coatings onto that.

This condition is caused by the same pressures that cause a balloon to expand when you fill it with air or water. The bubbling you see is caused either by the vapor issue site conditions, or by applying new application of deck coatings over an incompletely cured primer coat (trapped moisture) or by water that is entering the underside of the slab.

Yes. PerfectPrimer will bond to latex paint. Just make sure the paint itself is clean and well bonded to a stable surface.

Normally PerfectPrimer will be dry after 24 hours but may still be tacky to the touch. In humid or damp conditions it will take longer to dry.

Yes, PerfectPrimer bonds well with self levelers, decorative and all modified cements

PerfectPrimer simply applies as a paint. No special training needed. It is designed so that any handyman, contractor or do it yourself person can apply it. The floor is cleaned with PerfectCleaner, then painted with PerfectPrimer.

Yes. This is normal for any thin elastomeric type coating. It is flexible so it moves rather than cracks as the floor moves and bends.

Yes, Perfect Primer works with any glue, mastic, tar, adhesives, friable and non friable asbestos.

Yes, once the first layer is dry to the touch, you can apply a second layer. It will only make the system even better.

You might want to apply a second coat of PerfectPrimer, especially over these yellow or areas where the primer looks too thin.

You can test the surface by rubbing a tissue onto the stained area on the primer. If the tissue stays dry, then you can safely apply your finish coatings. If not, then clean the area with some soap and water. Then apply another coat of PerfectPrimer in those areas.

An overnight (12 hours) period is sufficient cure time when you will be installing a concrete overlay or any other breathable topcoat.

In over 20 years, the product has not failed after being properly installed. As long as you prepare the floor using our PerfeCleaner and apply according to our instructions, it is guaranteed to work .

Yes! Just order at PerfectPrimer.com. We ship to California every day. We meet CA prop 65 standards and shipping is free.

If you have consistently high humidity levels, (above 70%) we recommend that you wait 24 hours for the Primer to cure before applying your top coatings

You can also use a dehumidifier or place fans over the work area, to facilitate curing.

Note: This is a water-based coating which will freeze and become unusable at temperatures below 32°F. PROTECT PRIMER FROM FREEZING DURING SHIPMENT AND STORAGE.

Do not store material at temperatures below 50°F. Do not apply ambient air and substrate temperatures fall below 45°F or when there is a possibility of temperature dropping below 32°F within a 24-hour period after application.

We ship, Mon-Fri within 24 hours of receipt of the order.
The typical UPS delivery time from our warehouse in PA is 2-5 days.

You may choose to use expedited shipping. These rates are visible on our website when you are checking out the order.

PerfectPrimer can freeze, so if there is cold weather shipping may be delayed.

We ship via UPS or Fed anywhere in the world. If you are outside of the 48 lower states (U.S.), place your order online and check the option “will pay by check”. We will provide you with a complete shipping quote for your approval.

We can ship anywhere in the world with FED ex or UPS. Ask us for a quote.

Yes! Just order at PerfectPrimer.com. We ship to California every day. We meet CA prop 65 standards and shipping is free

Customers who cancel an order before it is shipped out will receive a full refund.

All products are warrantied against defects.

Unopened merchandise can be returned within 48 hours of delivery. Once material is received by us in good condition, a refund will be credited, minus a 20% restocking fee.

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