{"product_id":"watco-powerfloat-primer","title":"Watco Powerfloat Primer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWatco Powerfloat Primer is a two part, water based epoxy primer for smooth concrete floors that can be difficult to paint. It provides an adhesion-promoting base on suitably prepared power floated and other low-porosity concrete, helping a compatible floor coating bond to a surface that may otherwise reject paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low odour, virtually solvent free primer is useful in warehouses, workshops and commercial interiors where dense concrete needs preparing before a floor coating. A single roller-applied coat is normally required. Choose Light Grey beneath a coloured finish or Clear where the planned coating system calls for a transparent primer. Mechanical preparation remains Watco's preferred approach where practical; this primer is particularly helpful where access makes that work difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesion primer for smooth, dense concrete floors indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear and Light Grey options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne coat normally covers up to 30m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove loose material, dust, grease and contamination. Degrease where needed, rinse away cleaner and allow the floor to dry. Remove laitance with an appropriate preparation method. Allow new concrete at least four weeks in suitable summer conditions, or six weeks in winter, and follow the chosen topcoat's moisture requirements. Existing paint must be sound, well bonded and suitably prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear or Light Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo part, water based epoxy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum conditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir 15°C; floor 10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePot life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2 hours at 20°C; apply promptly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months unopened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately 30m² per 5L per coat (6m²\/L). Apply evenly at the specified rate; do not spread too thinly or leave a heavy film. Surface texture can affect consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir each component separately, then combine the complete contents in the outer container. Mix to an even colour and consistency, scraping the sides and base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply one coat with a medium pile roller, working well into the surface. Cut in at edges with a brush and provide good ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 15–20°C, the current product guidance gives a 16–72 hour window before compatible epoxy or polyaspartic finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow at least five days before Watco Concrete Floor Paint, Flexicoat or Safety Grip Flex. Check the topcoat specification and the latest application guidance before coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor interior use. Not suitable for bare metal, and most self-levelling compounds require specific advice before painting. Overcoating times depend on temperature, ventilation and coating type; slower solvent-containing finishes need the longer interval. If the permitted overcoating window is exceeded, obtain system advice and abrade as specified. Condition material at 15–25°C for at least eight hours before use and protect from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Powerfloat Primer for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt helps a compatible floor coating adhere to suitably prepared smooth, dense or power floated concrete indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it remove the need for cleaning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Remove contamination and loose material and prepare the floor correctly. Watco recommends mechanical preparation where practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich colours are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClear and Light Grey. Select the colour suited to the intended finish and coating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I apply the floor paint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrent guidance gives 16–72 hours for compatible epoxy or polyaspartic finishes at 15–20°C. Concrete Floor Paint, Flexicoat and Safety Grip Flex require at least five days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData Sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9017\/6596\/files\/watco-powerfloat_primer.pdf?v=1794397455\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9017\/6596\/files\/watco-Powerfloat_Primer___Curing_Agent__GB_EN__7_00__03_07_2026.pdf?v=1794397455\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet – Curing Agent (GB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9017\/6596\/files\/watco-Powerfloat_Primer___Resin__GB_EN__8_00__03_07_2026.pdf?v=1794397455\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet – Resin (GB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9017\/6596\/files\/watco-Powerfloat_Primer___Curing_Agent__GBNI_EN__7_00__03_07_2026.pdf?v=1794397455\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watco","offers":[{"title":"5L \/ Clear","offer_id":58279538327892,"sku":"CPFP5","price":125.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L \/ Light Grey","offer_id":58279538360660,"sku":"PFP5","price":125.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/9017\/6596\/files\/watco-power-watco_specialist_clearpowerfloatprimer_can.png?v=1794397471","url":"https:\/\/andrewscoatings.co.uk\/products\/watco-powerfloat-primer","provider":"Andrews Coatings Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}