Primer "Optimist": distinctive features and application

During the repair, experts strongly recommend priming the surface for paint work, as well as laying tile. The primed surface is more resistant to cracking and high humidity. Finishing materials on this surface hold many times better. One of the most popular soils on the building materials market is Optimist.

The main feature of this primer is its deep penetration into the surface thickness - up to 10 mm. This property ensures the formation of a solid crystal lattice, which strengthens the surface.

And it also becomes a reliable link for surface bonding and coating.Primer "Optimist" - covering. It smoothes all surface irregularities that are not visible at first glance. Thanks to this feature, the paints and varnishes applied on top lay down evenly.

General characteristics:

• drying time does not exceed 4 hours;
• maintains temperatures from - 35 to +110 degrees Celsius;
• consumption is 110-240 ml / m2;

• maintains up to 5 freezing cycles at a temperature not lower than - 25 degrees Celsius;
• has an antiseptic effect - fights mold and fungus;
• resistant to deformation and chemical reagents.

It is also worth noting that after 2 hours after processing the surface is ready for further work.

Among the advantages of primer emit:

• ease of application;
• lack of smell;
• hypoallergenic;

• extremely high ignition temperature (+450 degrees Celsius)
• the primer does not emit any harmful substances.

Primers brand "Optimist" are presented in a fairly wide range. It is possible to choose a solution on a water, acrylic, alkyd, mineral, quartz and phenolic basis.

Samples available on the market:

• Concrete contact G109 and optic contact meshing G105. Suitable as a base before applying to the concrete surface leveling compounds, putties and tiles. They even penetrate deep into old tiled floors and old layers of paint.
• G101 and G102. Are a basis under a water and dispersive paint and varnish and decorative covering. Suitable for application on any surface.
• G107 and G103. They are applied before decorative structural coatings and self-leveling mixtures. Apply to any surface. Suitable for processing concrete floors.

• Concentrates G106 and G108. This is a pink liquid that is suitable for widespread use in high humidity both indoors and outdoors.
• RAUF R151 and R152. Are universal primers. Suitable as a base for any coating, applied to any surface. Penetration ability up to 5 mm. It has an antiseptic effect. It can be used as a thinner for waterborne paints, sprayed.

Before applying the primer it is necessary to clean the surface from fine debris and dust, as well as from old layers of paint or whitewash. Then you need to grind the necessary area.After grinding the surface must be degreased and let it dry completely.

Soil should be applied with a thin layer. A roller, brush or spray is suitable for this. The primer is applied to the walls from the bottom up and away from you to the far end of a section of a wall or ceiling.

To dry the primer you need to wait from 2 to 4 hours and only then you can apply a second layer. When moving to the finishing finish, wait until the surface is completely dry.

Immediately after finishing all the tools must be rinsed in plenty of water, using a solvent to achieve the perfect result.

Spill the primer "Optimist" in a plastic container with a volume of 1 liter, 5l, 10l, 50l. Price compared with peers - average: 10 liters for 370 rubles.

Do not leave without attention and expiration dates.For a primer it is 1 year and is counted from the date of manufacture, and not the opening of the container.

Most of the reviews on the primer "Optimist" are positive. Buyers note that the drying time stated by the manufacturer at two hours fully corresponds to reality. The soil after application is odorless. A glossy film forms on the surface as it dries.

Among the shortcomings, some buyers have noted - a sharp smell when opening the container, like that of PVA glue. There is also an inconvenience when transfusing from 5 and 10 liter canisters into other containers.

How to, primed the walls before sticking or applying the following material, see below.