Plascon Easy Living Total Prime 5L
Original price was: R712.00.R669.00Current price is: R669.00. Incl VAT.
Plascon Easy Living Total Prime (EUP) is a water-based multi-surface primer for interior and exterior use. It offers superior adhesion, excellent sealing properties, strong obliteration and fast drying for quick recoating. Suitable for masonry and difficult substrates including fibre cement, melamine, MDF, tiles, aluminium, galvanized iron, wood and weathered enamels. Available exclusively at Paint Club and authorised Plascon Paint Expert stores nationwide.
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Plascon Easy Living Total Prime 5L (EUP) is a high-performance water-based primer designed for a wide range of interior and exterior applications. Formulated for maximum adhesion, sealing and obliteration, it creates the perfect basecoat for long-lasting, professional paint finishes.
Total Prime is suitable for an exceptionally wide range of substrates including fibre cement, melamine, MDF, soft and hard wood, ceramic tiles, polished and matt tiles, aluminium, galvanized iron, glass, PVC and weathered enamels .
With its fast drying technology (touch dry ±30 min; recoat ±2 hrs at 23°C), contractors and DIY users benefit from faster turnaround times and efficient workflow. The primer’s excellent sealing properties help stabilise porous or chalky surfaces, while its strong hiding power ensures an even, uniform surface for topcoat application.
Plascon Easy Living Total Prime 5L is formulated as a 0 g/L TVOC acrylic emulsion primer, making it low-odour, environmentally responsible and comfortable to use indoors. It can be applied by brush, roller or airless spray, with no thinning recommended.
Whether used on new surfaces or previously painted areas, Total Prime delivers consistent, reliable performance, exceptional adhesion and a durable foundation that enhances topcoat longevity.
| Weight | 5.41 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.5 × 18.5 × 23.9 cm |
Brand: Plascon
Smooth, evenly opaque primed finish (pre-topcoat texture)
Total Prime is suitable for interior and exterior use on the following substrates:
- Fibre cement
- Melamine
- MDF
- Softwood & hardwood
- Ceramic tiles (polished & matt)
- Aluminium
- Galvanized iron
- Glass
- PVC
- Weathered enamels
- Cement plaster
- Concrete
- Previously painted surfaces (good or degraded condition)
Ideal for:
- New builds
- Renovations
- Repaints
- Preparing difficult substrates
- Professional and DIY projects
- Superior adhesion
- Excellent sealing properties
- Good obliteration and spreadability
- Fast drying for faster recoating (touch dry 30 min; recoat 2 hrs)
- Excellent overcoating ability
- Water-based formulation (low odour, 0 g/L VOC)
- Adheres to difficult and smooth surfaces such as melamine, PVC, tiles and aluminium.
- Saves time with fast drying, reducing overall project duration.
- Provides a stable, sealed surface, improving topcoat performance and longevity.
- Offers excellent hiding power, helping to mask surface inconsistencies.
- Ideal for both DIY and professional use.
- Low-odour, water-based formula makes indoor use more pleasant.
- Enhances the durability and appearance of any quality topcoat.
- Brush, roller or airless spray.
- No thinning recommended.
- Mix thoroughly before use.
- Apply 1 full, continuous coat.
- Application environment:
- Surface temperature: 10°C – 40°C
- Ambient temperature: 10°C – 40°C
- Relative humidity: 10% – 85%
What surfaces can Easy Living Total Prime be used on?
Total Prime is designed for interior and exterior use on a wide range of substrates, including fibre cement, melamine, MDF, softwood, hardwood, ceramic tiles (polished or matt), aluminium, galvanized iron, glass, PVC and weathered enamels.
Important: Total Prime cannot be used on gypsum surfaces.
Total Prime suitable for smooth or difficult-to-paint surfaces?
Yes. Total Prime offers superior adhesion on smooth and challenging surfaces such as tiles, melamine, aluminium, galvanized iron, glass and PVC.
Can I use Total Prime both indoors and outdoors?
Yes. Total Prime is suitable for both interior and exterior priming, making it ideal for new projects or repaints.
How long does Total Prime take to dry?
Touch dry: ±30 minutes
Recoat: ±2 hours
Drying times may vary depending on temperature and humidity.
Do I need to thin Total Prime before applying it?
No. Total Prime is ready to use and should not be thinned.
How many coats of primer do I need?
One full, even coat is usually sufficient to achieve a solid foundation. Highly porous or uneven surfaces may require extra preparation before priming.
What is the spread rate of Total Prime?
Theoretical spreading rate is approximately 11 m² per litre on smooth, properly prepared surfaces. Actual coverage may vary depending on surface profile and application tools.
What tools can I use to apply Total Prime?
You can apply Total Prime using a brush, roller or airless spray. No thinning is required.
What are the ideal conditions for applying this primer?
For best results:
Apply when the temperature is between 10°C and 40°C
Avoid painting in very high humidity or if rain is expected
Ensure the surface is completely dry and clean before priming
How should I prepare previously painted surfaces?
Good condition: Remove loose paint, clean thoroughly and fill defects.
Weathered enamel: Clean with a suitable detergent, sand to a matt finish, rinse and allow to dry.
Poor condition: Remove flaking paint completely, clean, rinse and let dry before priming.
Is Total Prime low-odour or environmentally friendly?
Yes. Total Prime is a water-based acrylic primer with 0 g/L VOC, making it low-odour and more comfortable to use indoors.
Does Total Prime help seal porous surfaces?
Yes. It provides excellent sealing properties, stabilising porous or chalky surfaces so that your topcoat applies more evenly and lasts longer.
Can Total Prime be overcoated with any paint?
Yes. Total Prime has excellent overcoating ability and can be followed with acrylic or enamel topcoats once fully dry.
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