FLOORPRIME DEEP PENETRATING PRIMER RANGE
FloorPrime: Floorkrete's unique and technically advanced epoxy based primers and sealers with heavy duty performance
FloorPrime: Floorkrete's unique and technically advanced epoxy based primers and sealers with heavy duty performance
Concrete floors may look strong, but the top layer can still have pores, dust, and weak spots that reduce bonding. Even new concrete can face this issue.
That’s why using a concrete primer is an important step in any flooring project.
A primer is not just a routine layer. It helps the final coating, screed, or overlay stay bonded for years. Without proper priming, even a good epoxy system may start peeling, bubbling, or cracking over time.
Floorkrete’s Floorprime Deep Penetrating Primer Range is designed to strengthen the surface and improve adhesion before applying the next flooring layer.
A concrete primer is a base coating that is applied on concrete before applying floor toppings, overlays, screeds, epoxy systems, or protective coatings.
Concrete is naturally porous. It absorbs water, resin, and chemicals easily. It also develops surface dust over time. If you apply flooring material directly on such a surface, the bonding becomes weak. And once the bond becomes weak, the flooring system starts failing slowly.
A primer solves this issue by sealing the surface and creating a better bonding layer.
In simple terms, a concrete primer helps the next layer grip the floor properly, like glue that strengthens the base.
Many people think primer is a “supporting product,” so they try to skip it to save time or cost. But in flooring, skipping primer is usually the reason behind expensive repairs later.
A good concrete floor primer helps in multiple ways:
If your floor will face forklifts, heavy movement, chemicals, or water exposure, primer becomes even more critical.
A flooring system is only as strong as its base. And the primer is the first layer that strengthens that base.
Floorkrete’s Floorprime Deep Penetrating Primer Range is designed to do more than just coat the surface. These primers penetrate deeper into concrete pores and strengthen the surface internally.
This is very useful in real project conditions, because not all concrete slabs are perfect. Some floors may have dusting, small pinholes, or minor weakness on the surface. Deep penetrating primers help reduce such problems by binding the loose top layer and improving surface stability.
This primer range is often used before applying:
So if your floor needs long-term performance, using a deep penetrating primer is a smart step.
An epoxy primer for concrete is used when strong bonding and high durability is required. It creates a tough bonding layer that supports epoxy flooring systems and improves coating grip.
Epoxy primers are widely used in areas such as:
If the surface is properly prepared, epoxy primers provide excellent strength and improve the overall life of the flooring system.
One big advantage is that epoxy primers also help reduce dust formation and strengthen weak concrete surfaces.
People often use these terms interchangeably, but they are slightly different depending on the application.
A cement floor primer is mainly used before applying cement-based screeds, overlays, or toppings. It helps cement products bond properly and reduces fast water loss during curing.
A concrete primer is a broader term. It can include epoxy primers, polyurethane primers, deep penetrating primers, and other systems. It can be used for both cement-based flooring and resin-based flooring.
So, the correct primer depends on what you are applying on top of the concrete.
Concrete primers are used in almost every type of flooring work, not just industrial projects.
You will see concrete primers used in:
Basically, any place where a topping, overlay, or coating is applied on concrete needs proper priming.
Because without primer, the floor may look fine initially, but problems start appearing after a few months.
On paper, all concrete slabs look good. But on actual sites, the condition of the slab is often unpredictable.
Some floors have:
Deep penetrating primers help handle such surfaces better. They enter the pores and bind the loose particles, creating a stronger surface.
This improves adhesion and reduces chances of peeling later.
So if you are working on old concrete or even low-grade concrete, deep penetrating primers can make a big difference.
This is the part most people underestimate.
Even the best primer cannot perform properly if the concrete surface is dirty or weak. Surface preparation is the foundation of the whole flooring system.
Before applying a primer, make sure the surface is:
Mechanical grinding, shot blasting, or scrubbing is often recommended, depending on the project type.
A clean surface allows the primer to penetrate and bond properly.
Applying primer is not complicated, but it should be done properly. Many failures happen simply because the primer was applied incorrectly.
General steps include:
One important thing is to avoid applying primer too thick. Over-application can create a glossy surface film, which may reduce bonding of the next layer.
The goal is proper penetration and even bonding.
Skipping primer may save a little cost today, but it creates major risk for the flooring system later.
If primer is not used, common issues include:
These problems are expensive to fix because repairs usually require grinding and re-application.
That is why professional flooring contractors never ignore priming.
Not every primer works with every coating system.
A primer must be compatible with the material applied on top, such as cementitious overlays, epoxy coatings, or polyurethane systems.
Floorkrete primer solutions are designed to work well with different flooring systems, such as:
This compatibility is important because mismatched systems often lead to bonding failure.
Floorkrete is known for developing products that perform in real site conditions, not just in lab testing.
Their Floorprime Deep Penetrating Primer Range is designed for strong adhesion, better surface stability, and consistent flooring results.
For flooring contractors, the main concern is long-term performance. No one wants callbacks and repairs after installation. That is why using a reliable primer is not just recommended, it is necessary.
Floorkrete primers help create a stronger base, improve bonding, and support long-lasting flooring systems.
