Waterproofing Membrane tips | Importance of Primer in Waterproofing Systems
The purpose of waterproofing primer is to ensure the surface is fully sealed and prepared to apply waterproofing membrane. It also provides bonding strength between the substrate with waterproofing membrane. Waterproofing primers usually used on porous surfaces, and additionally strengthen the surface.
Failure to prime the areas before preparing for the application of waterproofing membrane is the second most repeated problem in waterproofing failure. This is due to the waterproofing membrane unable to bond to the substrates.
Each manufacturer for waterproofing membrane would suggest priming on surfaces before applying. There are various primers available for different kind of substrate and surfaces.
How to apply waterproofing Primer?
Recommend to always use primers that are specified by manufacturers especially for surface priming for CFC, mortar, concrete, mortar screeds and plywood substrates. Priming the surfaces will decrease porosity, air-entrapment (pin hole), dusting and high residual moisture in surfaces where it could potentially cause blistering on the waterproofing membrane after curing.
However, not all primers are the same. For example, one-part solvent or water based primer such as Primer-W are usually used to cover the substrate and increase adhesion of the waterproofing membrane. Two-part water based epoxies work in similar method but can also use to seal off high residual moisture in the surface.
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