Crack-resistant primer improves finish coverage and reduces cost
TESS PRIMER
TESS Primer seals TESS One Coat Stucco or other masonry walls to prevent efflorescence and ensure color uniformity in
the finish coat. The primer seals pores and surface imperfections, increasing
the yield of the finish while reducing the overall cost of the wall system.
When specifying a project, architects should consider the long-term value of primer, which imparts four
important benefits to any installation:
• Improves bond between finish coat and stucco base, eliminating potential adhesion issues such
as peeling caused by surface contamination or insufficiently cured base.
• Promotes even coloring. By using the same color primer as the finish coat, color bleed-through is
eliminated. This is especially true when light colored finishes are used over a
typically gray-colored stucco base.
• Enhances finish coverage by allowing the finish to be floated “tighter” without becoming too thin. Primers therefore help to reduce the cost of the
finished wall system.
• Increases uniformity of the stucco base by closing pores, imperfections and hairline cracks, thereby
providing a smooth surface for final finish application. This further speeds
installation by providing a nearly perfect application surface.
• Naturally breathable —Transmits water vapor in both directions; water does not become entrapped; will
not blister, peel or flake
• Polymer-enhanced—Crack-resistant; endures freeze/thaw cycles
• Contains Duracide® — A non-toxic, non-leaching anti-microbial agent that kills mold, mildew and
algae for more than 10 years
• Adds a water-resistant barrier to the substrate — Reduces or eliminates efflorescence, enhances hiding and uniformity of finish
coat
• Superior surface preparation — Eliminates surface imperfections and voids for better adhesion of finish coat,
improves finish coat coverage
• Meets ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Cementitious Exterior Wall Coatings (AC11).
Product Page Links:
TESS Primer
Formulated Solutions LLC • 25-44 Borough Place • Woodside, NY 11377 • Tel 1 718 267 6380
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