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mixing primer with paint for first coat on exterior concrete walls?

16-08-2021 11:24AM

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ablelocks

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we are currently getting quotes to paint the exterior of our house.
One painter has suggested that his paint supplier would pre mix primer into the first coat (i don't have details yet, but going to the paint supplier later today)
Is this an option - I would have thought that primer should be applied to the concrete first, let dry and then start the paint job? But maybe there are products now that can be used to mix with the paint....

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#2 16-08-2021 10:53PM

mad m

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Yes it might be this

https://www.owatrol.ie/product/e-b-emulsa-bond/

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#3 17-08-2021 04:08PM

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i had seen that too - but the paint supplier said we didn't need it (or standard priming coat) with dulux or colourtrend paints
more confused now than i was yesterday....i'm all for saving money, but i want a decent, relatively long lasting finish too.

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#4 17-08-2021 11:02PM

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has the external of house been painted previously or is it new render?

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#5 19-08-2021 04:50PM

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117769543#Comment_117769543

no, it's concrete - not new, about 8 years old.

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#6 20-08-2021 12:23AM

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Just get a can of this https://www.diy.com/departments/leyland-trade-universal-white-multi-surface-primer-undercoat-5l/330488_BQ.prd
It's great stuff!

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#7 24-08-2021 08:39PM

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https://www.woodies.ie/dulux-weathershield-stabilising-primer-5l-560998
I always use this, not cheap but being oil based it leaves a great finish, paint just glides onto it.

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