Paviland® ARQ Primer

Synthetic resin that is in use as promoter of adherence and primer fillers on supports of mineral, like cement or ceramic nature. Primer for PAVILAND ARQ systems and NIVELAND and PAVILAND levelling pastes. For indoor and outdoor application. Improves adhesion to the substrate, preventing the loss of water and the formation of bubbles.At the same time, it also improves the waterproofing and durability of the Paviland Arq systems.  Primer for covering pores on mineral supports and concrete surfaces. 


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Additional information

Composition

Product based on styrene-acrylic resins and mineral charges

Features and applications

  • Application in interiors and exteriors.
  • Improves adhesion to the substrate, avoiding the loss of water and bubbles
  • It improves the impermeability and durability of the PAVILAND ARQ systems.
  • Primer filler mineral substrates and concrete surfaces.
  • It provides ruggedness to the support facilitating the later physical grasp - chemically of the coating. Specially indicated for vertical applications on ceramic supports. 
  • It is not altered by the alkaline pH of the support 
  • Adhesion promoter for the Grupo Puma's NIVELAND and PAVILAND Self-Leveling Cementitious Systems range on non-porous and/or vitreous surfaces such as ceramic, stoneware, marble, stone, very low porosity concrete, polished troweled cement, etc.

Substrates

  • Suitable for cement supports: concretes, mortars of cement, etc. Also for anhydrite supports.
  • The support must be dry or slightly damp, never soaked. The application base must be free of all contaminants, such as oil, grease, coatings, surface treatments, etc.
  • Non-porous and/or vitreous surfaces such as ceramic, stoneware, marble, stone, very low porosity concrete, polished troweled cement, etc.

Instructions for use

  • PAVILAND ARQ PRIMER is ready for use.
  • Homogenize it for a minute or two before use.
  • Apply with brush roller.
  • Let it dry about an hour before the application of the coating, taking in account that under environmental conditions of humidity and low temperatures, the drying time is longer.

Cautions and recommendations

  • Supports must be clean, free of dust, grease, oils, liquids, gratty, etc.
  • Do not apply with rain or frost.
  • The support may be dry or slightly damp, but never saturated. 
  • Do not apply below 5 ° C or above 30 ° C.
  • Do not use the product that has been stored at temperatures below 0 ° C.
  • With hot weather store the product in a cool place prior to use.
  • At low temperatures the product may thicken hindering its implementation.

Packaging

5 and 25 Kg container.
Storage up to 1 year in its original unopened container, sheltered from weather, direct sunlight and moisture.
 

Technical data

(Statistical results in standard conditions)

appearance Reddish liquid with charges
Density 1.45 ± 0.1 gr/cc
Viscosity 4750 ± 250 cP
Performance 125-150 gr/m2
Minimum waiting time before the next layer after applying the primer (*) 1h
Optimal waiting time before  the next layer after applying the primer (*) 2h
Maximum waiting time before  the next layer after applying the primer (*) 24h 

 (*) Approximate times depending on the temperature, environmental humidity and absorption of the support.

Note

The instructions for use are given according to our tests and knowledge and do not imply any commitment by GRUPO PUMA nor free the consumer from the examination and verification of the products for their correct use. Claims must be accompanied by the original packaging to allow a proper traceability.

GRUPO PUMA is not responsible, in any case, for the application of its products or constructive solutions carried out by the application company or other parties involved in the process and / or execution of the work, limiting the responsibility of GRUPO PUMA exclusively to the damages directly attributable to the supplied products, individually or integrated in systems, due to failures in their manufacturing process.

In any case, the drafter of the work project, the technical management or the person responsible for the work, or collaterally the application company or other parties involved in the process and / or execution of the work, must ensure the suitability of the products addressing the characteristics of them, as well as the conditions, support and possible pathologies of the work in question.

The values obtained by GRUPO PUMAS's products or its constructive solutions that, as the case may be, are determined by the EN standards or any other regulation that applies to it in each case refers exclusively to the conditions specifically stipulated in said regulation and that are referred to, among others, to certain characteristics of the support, humidity and temperature conditions, etc. without being them required in the tests obtained under different conditions, all in accordance with the relevant regulation.