Primers & Adhesives – Smarter Surfaces https://smartersurfaces.com Smarter Surfaces for Meeting & Classroom Engagement, Creativity & Collaboration. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:23:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://smartersurfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/favicon-32x32.jpg Primers & Adhesives – Smarter Surfaces https://smartersurfaces.com 32 32 White Primer Paint – Matte Finish, Water-based https://smartersurfaces.com/product/white-primer-paint/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:11:31 +0000 https://wordpress-sites.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=73185 Smarter Surfaces White Primer Paint is a fast-drying, water-based primer designed for optimal coverage on absorbent or strongly colored surfaces. Its high pigment content and premium resin formulation seal the surface, creating the ideal base for whiteboard, projector, or other specialty coatings. This ensures a smooth, long-lasting finish and maximizes the performance of your topcoat.
  • Commercial-grade performance
  • Eco-friendly: Isocyanate-free, Low VOC, Solvent-free
  • Coverage / Volume: 65 ft² / 25.36 fl oz
  • Product Color: White (Ral 9003)
  • Product Finish: Matte
  • Odor: Very low
  • VOC: Less than 0.13%
  • Suitable Surfaces: plaster, wood, metal glass, plastic, composites, tiles, and ceramics.
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Benefits of White Primer Paint

Professional Results

Creates a perfectly smooth, non-absorbing surface for flawless topcoat application. Works seamlessly with standard brushes and rollers for easy, professional results.

Enhanced Durability

Improves adhesion and durability of paints, extending surface life. Reduces frequent touch-ups and maintenance, saving time and money.

Quick Application

Quick-drying formula reduces waiting time between coats significantly. Completes projects faster with less disruption to your space.

Safe & Eco-Friendly

Low VOC and minimal odour ensure safe application for all users. Non-hazardous, eco-friendly formulation that meets strict safety standards.

Versatile Base

Compatible with drywall, wood, and plaster surfaces for multiple applications. Ideal base for dry erase, magnetic, and projection specialty coatings.

White Primer Paint - Technical Specifications

  • Appearance: Viscous white liquid with a matt finish.
  • pH Level: White Primer has a pH level of 8.4 to 8.6, thus ensuring complete surface compatibility and stability.
  • Density: Relative density of 1.43 (water=1).
  • Solubility: Fully soluble with water for easy application and cleanup.
  • Viscosity: 9 to 10 poise at 20°C (measured with ICI rotothinner), ensuring smooth coverage.
  • Odour: Mild odour, thus offering a pleasant and hassle-free application experience.
  • Flammability: Non-flammable. It is therefore safe for indoor use around both people and equipment.
  • Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions, with no hazardous decomposition under normal use.
  • Eco-Friendliness: Environmentally friendly and non-bioaccumulative
  • Packaging: It is delivered in a secure, resealable container to preserve the product quality.
  • Safety Compliance: Developed in compliance with European safety standards (EC Regulation No. 1272/2008) and backed by rigorous testing

How to Apply White Primer Paint For Walls?

  • Step 1 - Apply the first coat of primer to your smooth, absorbent surface to create a perfectly prepped base. Allow it to dry completely, then sand it smooth for an even texture.
  • Step 2 - Repeat the process with a second coat and sand again if needed. For new wood or plaster surfaces, additional coats may be required to achieve ideal smoothness for flawless whiteboard paint application.

If you're unsure about the process or need guidance, reach out to our experts. Our team is here to provide expert assistance every step of the way.

]]> Clear Primer 65 sq ft – water-based https://smartersurfaces.com/product/clear-primer/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:09:52 +0000 https://wordpress-sites.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=73184 Clear Primer is specially formulated as a fast-drying transparent primer paint. It creates a perfect surface for transparent whiteboard paint. This clear sealer is a water-based, low-odour, transparent coating that creates an effective seal to enhance the performance of the top coat. Designed for plaster, drywall, wood, wallpaper, and other similar absorbent surfaces.
  • Easy sanding, Non-Yellowing
  • Isocyanates free, Low VOC, Solvent Free
  • Coverage / Volume: 65 ft² / 25.36 fl oz
  • Product Colour: Clear
  • Product Finish: Low sheen
  • Odour: Very low
  • VOC: Less than 0.28%
  • Suitable Surfaces: plaster, wood, metal, glass, plastic, composites, tiles, and ceramics.
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Benefits of Using Clear Primer

Easy to Apply

Clear Primer provides a smooth, effortless application, making it ideal for both professionals and DIY users. It ensures a consistent, flawless finish every time.

Cost and Time Efficient

Reduce material use and speed up the painting process. It seals porous surfaces, cutting down the number of topcoats needed and saving valuable time and cost.

Versatile Across Surfaces

An all-in-one solution ideal for plaster, drywall, wood, and more. Its adaptable formula makes it easy to use across multiple surfaces without the need for primers.

Long-Lasting Protection

Designed for durability and low maintenance, this primer enhances topcoat performance while keeping your walls in top condition with minimal effort.

Smooth, Seamless Results

By filling imperfections and creating an even base, Clear Primer guarantees a professional-quality finish and optimal adhesion for transparent coatings.

Clear Primer Technical Specifications

  • Appearance: Viscous liquid with a mild odour.
  • pH: has a pH of 8.2 – 8.6.
  • Application Temperature: Between 5°C and 25°C.
  • Drying Time: Varies based on environmental conditions. Kindly ensure complete drying before applying the topcoat.
  • Solubility: Miscible with water.
  • Compatibility: Works seamlessly with a transparent sealer paint and other functional paints.
  • Safety Standards: Complies with all US standards.

How to Apply Clear Primer for a Perfect Finish

The clear primer transforms your surface with ease by following these simple steps :

  • Step 1 - Start by ensuring the wall is clean, smooth, and free from dust, grease, or defects.
  • Step 2 - Now use a high-quality foam, mohair roller for even application. Apply the first coat of clear primer in thin, even strokes and allow it to dry completely, for about 2 to 4 hours, depending on the conditions.
  • Step 3 - Once dry, sand the surface to achieve smoothness. Repeat the process for additional coats if the surface is highly porous or uneven. Sand after each coat to ensure a flawless base for your final paint or coating.

If you have any questions, reach out to us for expert advice. We are here to help you turn your vision into reality.

]]> VOV Vinyl Over Vinyl Wallpaper Adhesive https://smartersurfaces.com/product/vinyl-wallpaper-adhesive/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:04:21 +0000 https://wordpress-sites.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=73179 Vinyl over Vinyl Wallpaper Adhesive is a extra strong ready-mixed solution formulated for use with all Smarter Surfaces functional wallpapers. This powerful wallpaper adhesive paste provides strong adhesion for magnetic wallpapers, whiteboard wallpapers, vinyls, overlapping, and installations on gloss surfaces. It can be used with any wallpaper that requires a high-strength adhesive. Apply two light coats of the wallpaper adhesive to the wall, then hang the wallpaper.
  • Creates a stronger bond for heavier wallpapers
  • 10 year product guarantee
  • Commercial grade performance
  • Environmental - Isocyanates free, Low VOC, Solvent Free
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Technical Specifications - VOV Vinyl over Vinyl Wallpaper Adhesive

Coverage: 129 sq ft
Volume: 98 fl oz
Odour: Very low
Guarantee: 10 years
Environmental: Low VOC, solvent-free, isocyanate-free
Compatibility: Suitable with plaster, wood, fabrics, porous surfaces, PVC, and wallpapers.
Suitable Products: Whiteboard Wallpaper, Magnetic Whiteboard Wallpaper, Projector Whiteboard Wallpaper, and 3-in-1 Wallpaper.

How To Apply Vinyl over Vinyl Wallpaper Adhesive?

Applying Vinyl over Vinyl Wallpaper is simple and can be easily done by both professionals and non-professionals alike.

  • Step 1 - Prepare the surface by filling and sanding, and apply one primer coat to new or untreated surfaces like plaster.
  • Step 2 - Get your wallcovering ready for installation and cut to size if needed.
  • Step 3 - Apply one full coat of Vinyl over Vinyl Adhesive
  • Step 4 - Wait 30 minutes until the first coat is almost dry or tacky, and apply a second full coat of adhesive
  • Step 5 - Apply the wallpaper to the wet adhesive.

A full application guide to help you apply the Vinyl over Vinyl Wallpaper Adhesive. Application Guide

FAQ's

When applying any of Smarter Surfaces magnetic vinyl wallpapers, butt the joints, or overlap and double cut through both layers with a sharp blade.
Vinyl over Vinyl Wallpaper Adhesive is a high performance adhesive that is great for overlapping and borders, extra heavy wallcoverings, dry erase wallcoverings, heavy wallcoverings like magnetic wallcoverings, fabrics, glass cloth, PVC, vinyl’s, papers woven and non woven.

It is also suitable for applying wallcovering to ceilings due to its high performance.
Yes you can add 5% water to make the adhesive easier to roll onto the wall
VOV Vinyl over Vinyl Wallpaper Adhesive can be applied to plaster, wallboards, PVC wood, metal and composites. For interior use only.
Use the gloves and eye protection when applying the VOV adhesive. In case of contact with eyes or ingestion refer to the MSDS sheet.
VoV adhesive is not flammable.
Yes, it is safe to apply Vinyl over Vinyl Wallpaper Adhesive around both adults and children as it is certified low VOC and is also a low odour product.
Clean tools and spills with water
Vinyl over Vinyl Wallpaper Adhesive is not suitable for this but for installing Smarter Surfaces wallpaper range to surfaces like glass and metal use a contact adhesive for non porous surfaces such as SikaBond - 105 Contact Fix.
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