Primer

Primer is a long open time bonding agent used to improve adhesion between existing cementitious surfaces and new repair mortars/toppings.

Where to use:

Bonding primer for overlays and repair materials to hardened concrete.

How to apply:

Spray, roller, or brush applied. Additional Information

Performance Characteristics

  • Single component No mixing, no waste.
  • Long open time Apply up to 72 hours before placing covering material.
  • Color trigger Pink when applied, turns orange when ready for covering material – about 30 minutes.
  • Alkali trigger Alkalinity of cement causes material to react.
  • Breathability Water vapor permeable.
  • Non re-emulsifying Once cured will not be affected by water.
  • Environmentally friendly Water based, low odor, non-flammable.
  • Easy to use Spray with low pressure or airless sprayer.

Surface Preparation

  • Remove loose and deteriorated material, laitance, dirt, dust, oil and any surface contaminants that will inhibit proper penetration.
  • Follow the specific surface preparation instruction for the Conproco material to be used.
  • When placing fresh concrete expose aggregate of existing substrate a minimum of 1/8 inch (CSP 6). Refer to ICRI Surface Preparation Guide 03732 for information about Concrete Surface Profile (CSP).
  • Protect adjacent areas from overspray.

Priming

  • Conpro Primer is a priming treatment that is applied in a thin, uniform application.

Mixing

  • Stir or shake container

Application

  • Spray, roll, or brush Conpro Primer in a thin, uniform application.
  • Do not allow Conpro Primer to form a surface film. It is critical to avoid excessive Conpro Primer thickness as this will result in a cohesive adhesion failure and delamination. On scarified horizontal applications, broom Conpro Primer immediately after spraying to avoid ponding. Conpro Primer is formulated to penetrate into the substrate.
  • For roller applications use a 3/8 – 1/2 inch synthetic nap roller depending on texture of substrate.
  • For spray applications use a low pressure or airless sprayer.
  • Apply to all surfaces to receive covering material including the edges perpendicular to the repair zone.
  • The material is pink when applied.
  • The material will turn orange when dry – approximately 30 minutes @ 70°F and 50° RH.
  • Apply covering material when Conpro Primer is orange.
  • Install covering material within 72 hours.
  • Re-apply Conpro Primer if more than 72 hours passes without placing covering material.

Curing

  • No curing is required.

Clean Up

  • Clean tools and equipment with water.

Coverage/Yield

  • 150 – 200 ft.2/gal. depending on porosity of treated surface.
  • Apply a test sample to determine actual coverage.

Product Handling

  • Packaging 1 and 5 gallon containers
  • Shelf Life 18 months in unopened containers.
  • Storage Protect from freezing. Transport and store in cool, clean, dry conditions in unopened containers. High temperature will reduce shelf life.

Limitations

  • Do not apply unless substrate and ambient temperature can be maintained at a minimum of 40°F for 8 hours. Refer to ACI Cold Weather Application Guidelines.
  • Do not use Conpro Primer in lieu of proper surface preparation. Refer to ICRI Surface Preparation Guidelines for complete information.
  • Contact Conproco for information on using Conpro Primer for DOT applications.
  • Protect adjacent surfaces, Conpro Primer is pigmented and will discolor porous surfaces.
  • Do not apply to frozen substrates.
  • Do not apply on painted surfaces.
  • Use caution when spraying in windy conditions.

Health and Safety

  • Product is alkaline.
  • Do not ingest.
  • Avoid contact with eyes.
  • Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information.

First Aid

  • In case of skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
  • In case of eye contact, flush immediately with a high volume of water for at least 15 minutes and contact a medical professional.
  • For respiratory problems, remove person to fresh air.
  • If respiratory difficulty persists, contact a medical professional.

Disposal

  • Dispose of material in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

Physical state and appearance

 

Orange, milky liquid.

Base

 

Aqueous

Polymer

 

100% acrylic

pH

 

>9.0

Percent solids by weight

 

31%

Flash point

ASTM D56

>200°F Seta cc

Viscosity

ASTM D562

50 KU – paint paddle

Volatile organic content – VOC

ASTM D3960

1 gm./liter

Density of liquid coatings

ASTM D1475

8.4 lbs./gal.

Resistance to chemicals

ASTM D1308

NaOH solution - excellent

Standards for latex bonding primers

ASTM C1059

Type 11 – exterior use

Mandrel bend

ASTM C522

No cracking over 1 inch material

Slant shear bond strength

ASTM C882

1850 psi – air cure

Heat stability

ASTM C932

Pass – 30 days @ 140°F

 

 

3 days           7 Days           14 Days

Tensile bond strength

ASTM C932

 

     100% cohesive in concrete patch – psi

 

190

     80% cohesive in concrete patch - psi

 

                       410

     80% cohesive in concrete patch – psi

 

                                               525

Conproco
 
BASF
Edison
Euclid / Tamms
Mapei
Sika
USCP
 
Lapidoltih
System 95W
Hornolith
None
None
None
Corrosion Inhibitors
Master Emaco P124; Zincrich Primer
System 49 CPBA
Dural Prep A.C.
Mapefer 1K
Armatec 110
HP Bondit lll
Bonding Primers
Master Emaco P130; Master Protect P8100 AP; Master Protect P200
None
Dural Prep A.C.
Planibond 3C
Armatec 110
None

Cementitous Products

Product
Minimum Temperature
Minimum to 55° F
55°F – 70° F
70° F and above
Minimum Time to Coat
ISR CM
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
ISR VO
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
ISR AG
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Conpro Set
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Quick Shot
40°
8 Hours
2 Hours
1 Hour
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Forment (remove forms)
40°
72 Hours
48 Hours
24 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Gun Shot LPS
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Injection Grout (remove clay)
40°
24 Hours
24 Hours
24 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
One Shot 2C
45°
24 Hours
12 Hours
6 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Matrix
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Matrix TR
50°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Repoint
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Plastermix
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Structural Skin
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Conpro One Coat
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Conpro Stucco
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Foundation Coat
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature
Super Seal
40°
12 Hours
4 Hours
2 Hours
3 to 5 days depending on temperature

Liquid Products

Product
Minimum Temperature
Minimum to 55° F
55°F – 70° F
70° F and above
Minimum Time to Coat
Conpro Start
40°
18 Hours
12 Hours
6 Hours
Refer to temperature
ECB
40°
8 Hours
1 Hour
30 Minutes
Dry to touch
Primer
40°
8 Hours
1 Hour
30 Minutes
Color change to orange
Shield MX
40°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
M3P & M3P-X
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
M3P Overcoat
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Conpro Lastic
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Color Coat
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Super Color Stain
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Elastideck
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Terra Color
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch
Terracotta Finish
45°
24 Hours
18 Hours
12 Hours
Dry to touch

For Cement Based Materials

The gallons per minute volume of a rotor/stator pump is determined by the pump size (i.e. size 6 has a larger capacity than size 3). The pressure capacity of a pump is determined by the number of stages. Thicker materials and longer distances require higher pressure. 

 
Marshalltown
Hy-Flex
Quickspray
ChemGrout
Reed
Forment®
–
X
X
X
X
Gun Shot LPS
–
X
X
X
–
Plastermix
X
X
X
X
–
ISR AG
–
–
–
–
X
Conpro One Shot 2C
–
X
X
X
–
Elastideck
X
X
X
X
–
Structural Skin®
–
X
X
X
–
Conpro One Coat
–
X
X
X
–
Conpro Stucco 
X
X
X
X
–
Foundation Coat
–
X
X
X
–
Conpro Super Seal
X
X
X
X
–

Manufacturer Contact Information

Marshalltown – Hopper Guns

phone: 800-888-0127

www.marshalltown.com

Hy-Flex – Rotar/Stator

phone: 866-849-6246

www.hyflexcorp.com

Quikspray – Peristaltic

phone: 419-732-2611

www.quikspray.com

 

ChemGrout – Rotor/Stator & Piston

phone: 708-354-7112

www.chemgrout.com

Reed – Gunite/Shotcrete

phone: 888-779-7333

wwww.reedmfg.com

For Liquids and Coatings

The capacity of airless spray equipment is determined by the tip size. Given the proper tip size, the manufacturer of the equipment will be able to recommend specific equipment.

 
R.E. Chapin MFG
Titan Tool Inc.
Binks
Graco Inc.
Conpro Start
X
X
–
–
ECB
–
–
–
X
Conpro Primer
X
X
–
–
Conpro Shield MX
X
–
–
–
M3P
–
–
X
–
M3P-X
X
X
–
–
Conpro Lastic
–
–
–
X
Color Coat
–
–
X
–
Super Color Stain
–
–
X
–

Manufacturer Contact Information

R.E. Chapin MFG – Low Pressure spray

phone: 888-950-4458

www.chapinmfg.com

Titan Tool Inc. – Airless sprayers

phone: 800-526-5362

www.titantool.com

Graco Inc. – Airless sprayers

phone: 612-623-6000

www.graco.com

Horizontal areas that are resurfaced are often exposed to the elements, particularly sun.  It can be difficult to maintain an SSD condition which can result in delamination. Primer has a 72 hour open time, eliminating the dry surface problem.          

Bonding primers are also beneficial when site conditions make SSD (Saturated Surface Dry) of vertical repairs difficult.

What makes Conpro Primer different?  

Projects Showcase

Audubon High School Grandstand

Audubon High School Grandstand

Project History

Audubon High School grandstand was built in 1936. Physical wear, corrosion of steel reinforcing, deicing salts, acid rain and freeze/thaw cycling all played a role  in spalling and deterioration of concrete surfaces.  The architect, structural engineer and school district formulated a repair strategy designed to restore the  structural elements, update the appearance and  incorporate protective measures to extend the useful  life of the stadium. Extensions to widen each of the steps  on the main stair aisles were poured to bring them up to  code. Conpro Primer was applied first to the existing  concrete to improve adhesion. Once the repairs were  complete Elastideck and Super Color Stain HR system  was used on the treads and risers to prevent water entry.  Color Coat was used to coat the soffit of the grandstand,  concrete columns supporting the grandstand and  the various knee walls around the grandstand.

Bryant University

 

Bryant University

Project History

Bryant University, founded in 1863, is one of the top business schools in the United States. Visitors are likely to be foreign dignitaries presenting lectures, busy executives taking advantage of Bryant’s development programs or recruiters from some of the nation’s top firms. The outdoor staircase leading into the Student Center exhibited signs of deterioration and was showing some exposed rebar and failing concrete, which needed to be repaired. The university had to work quickly to restore the campus’ professional appearance. The Waterproofing Company started by using bushhammers to get down to clean, sound concrete. Conpro Primer was used to provide a Velcro-like connection between the substrate and repair materials. Conpro Set was used to repair the vertical surfaces, while One Shot Ag was used to repair horizontal surfaces. Top Coat specially suited for areas facing pedestrian traffic provided a clean and skid-resistant finish, as well as added waterproofing protection.

Products
Conpro Primer
Conpro Set
One Shot Ag

Contractor
The Waterproofing Co.,
Boston, MA

 

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