EverBuild 406 Stabilising Solution 5 Litre

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You should then be able to paint the wall as normal with 2 regular coats of masonry paint but keep an eye out for any signs of bubbling in the weeks after. This would indicate a high density of moisture content that is trying to force its way out. Kingfisher “Weatherflex Stabilising Solution” is a solvent-free, fine particle, pure acrylic ester copolymer primer, sealer and stabiliser for masonry. Just bear in mind that the stabilising solution will impair the breathability of the finishing coats so only apply to areas where it’s really necessary. I plan to use Macpherson powerkote, hopefully three coats to give it a strong finish. Do you think the powerkote will be suitable to use?

Dry and chalky areas can sometimes be primed with a watered down coat. But if the area has already been treated with a stabilising solution I would paint over this with unthinned masonry paint.This moisture may force itself out eventually and cause the paintwork to bubble and/or subsequently flake-off. Regular masonry paint is formulated to allow small levels of moisture to escape through evaporation. It’s important, therefore, to avoid the use of sealers or primers unless absolutely necessary.

With newly rendered surfaces, it is normal to have a certain level of dust and/or powder on the surface as a result of the drying-out process. When you have removed as much loose material as possible, treat the worst affected areas with a stabilising solution which will bind any reaming loose martial, presenting you with a solid surface on which to paint. Only do this on the very worst affected areas though. Below is a sample of questions received on the subject of stabilising primers… White dust on stonework?

I am about to re-paint some stonework outside my house. It has previously been painted, but in areas it is a little flaky and kind of like white dust build up, think it’s salt or something like that. A subject that crops up a lot on the topic of exterior wall paint is ‘Stabilising Solution’ or ‘Primer’.

One coat should normally be sufficient but very porous surfaces may require additional coats. Drying time will vary depending on the ambient temperature, but normally 4 – 8 hours should be allowed for each coat to fully dry. For the best results allow surfaces to cure for a minimum of 24 hours before applying the Weatherflex Smooth Masonry Paint. DO NOT apply when air or surface temperatures are below 8 °C. However, once it’s rubbed the surface below is relatively solid. I am worried that if I paint the surface with sandtex it could bubble if I don’t stabilise.For our situation it is a little too soon to tell the success of Lakeland’s stabilising solution on our bathroom problem wall area. This one wall area (a small cluster of patches) is particularly troublesome with a gradual peeling and bubbling appearance (under the painted surface) And this taking time to reappear once you cover with a fresh coat of paint. However what we have noticed is the Lakeland’s stabilising solution is not only pleasant and odourless —and oddly almost as transparent as tap water—and you're not sure if this only a water that you’re applying : ) However a noticeable difference is apparent once we painted over Lakeland's stabilising solution with white pigmented organic emulsion paint There seems to be a far more opaque surface quality that seems to suggest that not only is Lakeland's stabilising solution useful for troublesome unstable or damp patches on many types of wall surfaces but also this medium improves the colour density of the applied painted areas. In such cases, I always recommend that the wall is left exposed to weather for at least 12 months prior to painting.