Bonding Primer & Sealer

Prepare your dated countertops for a beautiful new look with Stone Coat Countertops Bonding Primer & Sealer. Just like tree roots gripping deep into soil, this specially formulated primer forms a durable bond on slick surfaces like laminate, tile, granite, quartz, solid surface, and cultured marble, providing unbeatable adhesion and a strong foundation for your epoxy countertop project. Roll on two coats of this translucent white primer as the ideal prep step before applying Stone Coat Epoxy Undercoat, ensuring your existing countertops are ready for an impressive update.

As the upgraded replacement for the XIM UMA Primer featured in some of our older tutorials, our versatile bonding primer offers exceptional quality and reliability, allowing you to start your project with confidence. The low-odor, low-VOC formula is ideal for indoor applications on both residential and commercial surfaces, making it a versatile choice for renovation projects.

Key Features:

• Premium Urethane Modified Acrylic (UMA) formulation.
• Chemically bonds to smooth, non-porous surfaces including laminate (Formica), tile, granite, quartz, Solid Surface (Corian), and cultured marble.
• Translucent white color guides even application.
• Designed for use beneath our Epoxy Undercoat.
• Low odor, low VOC for a comfortable application.
• Quick and easy water-based cleanup.

Application:

• Sand the existing countertop surfaces with 60-grit sandpaper.
• Clean thoroughly to remove dust, grease, and other contaminants.
• Fill cracks or voids with Bondo® All-Purpose Putty, sanding smooth.
• Stir Bonding Primer & Sealer well—no thinning needed.
• Apply the first coat with a 1/4 Inch Nap Microfiber Roller, using a 2-Inch Chop Brush for corners. Let dry for 1 hour, then sand lightly with 220-grit.
• Apply the second coat, dry for 2 hours, sand with 220-grit, to prep for Epoxy Undercoat.
• Clean tools and spills immediately with warm soapy water.

Please Note: Our Bonding Primer & Sealer is the improved replacement for the XIM UMA Primer used in some of our earlier tutorials. Its enhanced formula helps you achieve the best possible results on your next epoxy countertop project.