Armstrong S-185 Latex Primer – 1 Gallon Jug (3.78 L)
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Everything You Need to Know
Armstrong S-185 Latex Primer (SKU S-185) is a latex-based liquid primer and additive for S-172 Floor Patch / Skim Coat, and a primer for all Armstrong patches, underlayments and latex-based adhesives. It is used full strength (do not dilute) and applied with a short-nap paint roller or a coarse fiber brush. This listing is for one 1-gallon (3.78 L) jug. Sold by the jug by Word of Mouth Floors — order exactly the quantity you need, no square-foot maths.
Coverage: approximately 400 sq ft per gallon; coverage depends on the porosity of the subfloor (per Armstrong; actual coverage varies with the substrate and application).
Key Benefits
- Primer and additive — primes subfloors before Armstrong patches, underlayments and latex-based adhesives.
- Non-flammable, ammonia-free, low odour, 0 g/L VOC (calculated, SCAQMD 1113).
- Easy application — short-nap paint roller or coarse fiber brush, full strength, avoid puddling.
Best Applications
Recommended for: Residential and commercial installations of Armstrong resilient sheet, tile and plank. Concrete (all grade levels), poured-in-place gypsum underlayments, approved wood underlayments, ceramic tile, quarry tile, terrazzo and marble. Also a primer for wood and concrete under self-adhering tile.
Not recommended for: Non-porous substrates, concrete with excessive moisture and/or alkali, existing resilient flooring, and substrates treated with fire-retardant chemicals, fungicides, preservatives, release agents, adhesive removers, sealers or curing compounds.
Detailed Specifications
| Brand | Armstrong |
| Product | S-185 Latex Primer |
| SKU | S-185 |
| Size | 1 Gallon Jug (3.78 L) |
| Sold By | by the jug |
| Type | Latex-based liquid primer |
| Colour | White |
| Applicator | Short-nap paint roller or coarse fiber brush |
| Coverage | Approximately 400 sq ft per gallon (depends on subfloor porosity) |
| Shelf life | One year, unopened; keep from freezing |
| VOC | 0 g/L (calculated and reported, SCAQMD 1113) |
| Application temperature | Not below 32°F (0°C) or above 100°F (38°C) |
| Clean-up | Clean tools with water before the material dries |
Technical & Safety Data
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Pickup
Available for pickup from Buckwold warehouses in Delta BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Saskatoon SK and Winnipeg MB. Contact Word of Mouth Floors to confirm current availability at your nearest Buckwold location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armstrong S-185 Latex Primer?
Latex Primer (S-185) is a latex-based liquid primer and additive for S-172 Floor Patch / Skim Coat, and a primer for all Armstrong patches, underlayments and latex-based adhesives.
What size is this listing?
This listing is for one 1-gallon (3.78 L) jug, sold by the jug.
How much does it cover?
Armstrong lists coverage of approximately 400 sq ft per gallon; coverage depends on the porosity of the subfloor. Actual coverage varies with the substrate and application.
Where can I pick it up?
Available for pickup from Buckwold warehouses in Delta BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Saskatoon SK and Winnipeg MB. Contact Word of Mouth Floors to confirm current availability at your nearest Buckwold location.
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