After Wet-Scraping the Loose and Flaking Paint, PrepLESS Primer™ was Applied to Lock Down the Remaining Paint Layers and Prepare the Surfaces for the Finish Coat of LeadLock™ TopCoat 

The Original PREPLESS PRIMER™

PrepLESS Primer™ is unique in the coatings industry. PrepLESS Primer™ is easy to use. PrepLESS Primer™ means less prep, less mess, less dust.  PrepLESS Primer™ was designed and engineered to meet the needs of the hazardous materials abatement industry.  PrepLESS Primer™ in liquid form is a milky white color that when applied dries clear yet remains tacky to the touch.  PrepLESS Primer™ is known as a bridging encapsulant for abatement of asbestos containing materials and lead based paint.  PrepLESS Primer™ applied at low pressure minimizes the release of hazardous asbestos fibers and dust into the air during asbestos abatement procedures.  PrepLESS Primer™ penetrates and softens deteriorating lead based paint and with PrepLESS Primer's tremendous adhesion properties can help to reattach loose and flaking paint back onto the substrate.  PrepLESS Primer™ reduces or eliminates the generation of hazardous waste associated with hazardous materials abatement.  PrepLESS Primer™ takes the place of most preparation practices associated with the application of paint and other paint primers.  PrepLESS Primer™ is a key element in the design of GLOBAL Encasement, Inc.'s AsbestoSafe^®/ LeadLock™ Encasement Systems.  PrepLESS Primer™ is a waterproof yet breathable coating with superior water vapor transmission and does not allow water to be trapped under the surface of the coating which is a common reason for coatings to crack and fail.  With 4000% elongation PrepLESS Primer™ expands and contracts with substrate movement caused by the rise and fall in climate temperatures and seismic vibration.  PrepLESS Primer™ contains no VOC's or ODS's making it a super-compliant architectural green coating.

Product Description

PrepLESS Primer™ is a Zero VOC water-based, non-toxic, flexible, clear primer-sealer-neutralizer that acts as a stabilizer for building surfaces that can be only marginally cleaned and where tenacious adhesion is needed. It applies milky white and dries clear, leaving a tacky finish ready to receive any of GLOBAL Encasement's topcoats, including AsbestoSafe®, LeadLock™, MOLDon't™, RoofCoat™, Your Last Coat™ and Clear Coat™.

PrepLESS Primer™ Features:

Class A Fire Rated

Less Prep. Less Mess

Excellent for interior or exterior use

Zero V.O.C.'s (Volatile Organic Content) or O.D.S.'s (Ozone Depleting Substances)

Easy to use

Waterproof

Flexible

Re-attaches loose, peeling, flaking paint

PrepLESS Primer™ can be applied over Lead-Based Paint, Asbestos-Containing-Materials, and surfaces that are difficult to adhere to, such as cracked and painted plaster, concrete, masonry, stucco and various fibrous materials including Fiberglass and Vermiculite. It is excellent for interior and exterior walls, ceilings, trim, wallboard, sheet rock, ducts, pipes, roofing, all non-friction surfaces, treated or untreated wood, stone and metal. It can also be used with various scrim reinforcement for repairs.

Technical Data and Properties

PrepLESS Primer™ has an elongation of 4000% at 70 º F; superior low temperature flexibility; 9,995 lbs/sf of adhesion strength; has passed ASTM E-84, E-162, and ASTM E-119 testing over fireproofing insulation.

Product Installation

PrepLESS Primer™ is ready to use and should not be diluted.

Apply by brush or roller, or airless sprayer.

All surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of dirt, grease, oil, or other contaminants that would interfere with proper adhesion.

Apply in temperatures between 50ºF and 100ºF.

Cool temperatures and high humidity can affect dry and cure time.

Follow manufacturer's application guidelines.

Easy to use and clean up is with water.

COVERAGE : PrepLESS Primer™ may be brushed, rolled or spray applied.

Spray Application: Use self-cleaning reversible spray tip , size .017-.025 (.019 is most often used).

Brush: Use any nylon bristle brushes.

Roller: Use a ¾ inch nap. The coverage varies depending on porosity, mil thickness, and texture of the surface being encased.

Calculated coverage rates on a flat surface are as follows:

• 6 @ 120 sq. ft./gallon
• 7 @ 103 sq. ft./gallon
• 8 @ 90 sq. ft./gallon
• 9 @ 80 sq. ft./gallon
• 10 @ 72 sq. ft./gallon
• 11 @ 65 sq. ft./gallon
• 12 @ 60 sq. ft./gallon

Availability and Cost

Call GLOBAL Encasement, Inc. at 800-266-3982 for pricing and availability.

Warranty

GLOBAL Encasement, Inc. can warrant for a period of up to twenty (20) years from the date of purchase that PREPLESS PRIMER™ is free of any defects in manufacturing. The Limited Warranty herein described shall be in lieu of any other warranty, expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

GLOBAL Encasement's sole liability under this Limited Warranty shall be, at its option, to replace any portion of the product proven to be defective in manufacture.

Any defects discovered must be reported to GLOBAL Encasement, Inc. within the Limited Warranty period, and no later than 30 days after discovery.

This Limited Warranty does not extend to liability for any damages due to abuse by occupants, improper maintenance, water damage, or any other causes beyond anticipated conditions and the manufacturer's control.

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Manufacturer

• 13.1: Asbestos Encasement
• 13.2: Lead Encapsulation
• 13.3: Mold Abatement
• 13.4: Roofing
• 13.5: Weatherproofing
• 13.6: Testing/Approvals
• 13.7: Clients