Dryshield Cream 5 L – Breathable Salt-Resistant Primer for Plastering After Rising Damp Treatment
Dryshield Cream 5 L is a high-performance, salt-resistant primer specially formulated for use in the Dryzone System—a faster replastering solution following rising damp treatment. This breathable, water-repelling cream is designed to protect decorative finishes by weakening salt crystallisation on damp-contaminated masonry.
When applied to affected internal walls, Dryshield Cream penetrates the surface, reducing the strength of harmful salts as the wall dries. The result: a safer substrate for the next step—Drygrip Adhesive—ensuring your plaster or plasterboard finish avoids salt-related damage and premature failure.
Key Benefits
Acts as an effective primer over salt-contaminated wall areas
Repels water while remaining vapor-permeable to aid drying
Reduces salt crystallisation that can degrade plaster or finishes
Enables faster, more durable replastering or drylining after damp treatment
Simple to apply with minimal tools and application time
Typical Uses
Priming walls after rising damp removal as part of the Dryzone treatment system
Preparing damp masonry surfaces before applying adhesives or plaster finishes
Protecting interior surfaces from salt-induced degradation
Optimizing renovation workflows in homes affected by rising moisture
Application Instructions
Begin with a clean, sound wall free from dust or loose debris
Using a large soft brush, apply a generous single coat and fill cracks or voids
Let the cream absorb into the masonry for at least 30 minutes
Apply Drygrip Adhesive within 24 hours of treatment for optimal bonding
Why Choose Dryshield Cream 5 L?
This ready-to-use primer simplifies the preparation of damp or salt-infected walls, creating a breathable barrier that supports long-term finish quality. By weakening salt efflorescence and offering water-repellent properties, it protects your decoration and makes follow-up adhesive or plastering steps more effective. It’s an essential product for contractors and homeowners seeking fast, professional repairs following damp treatment.
Dryshield is part of the Dryzone System. It is a breathable, salt-resistant water-repellent that acts as a primer for Drygrip Adhesive. Applied to walls contaminated with rising damp, the cream greatly weakens the crystal strength of salts forming in or at the masonry surface as damp evaporates. Acts as a primer for Drygrip Adhesive.
Dryshield Cream 5 L – Breathable Salt-Resistant Primer for Plastering
Product Description
Dryshield® Cream is a breathable, salt-resistant and water-repellent cream that acts as a primer for Drygrip™ Adhesive. It forms part of the Dryzone System for faster replastering after rising damp treatment.
When applied to walls contaminated with groundwater salts from rising damp, Dryshield® Cream functions by hydrophobing the surface and weakening the crystallisation strength of salts which may form in or at the masonry surface. The wall can dry out and potentially damaging salts are kept away from plasterboard and other decorative finishes. For internal use only.
Application Information
Preparation:
All surfaces must be clean, sound and free of dust or laitance.
Application:
1. Apply Dryshield® Cream to wall in a single coat, ideally using a large soft brush.
2. Make sure any holes and cracks are filled with cream and that all areas are coated evenly.
3. Allow Dryshield® Cream to soak into the substrate for at least 30 minutes. Do not leave for more than 24 hours before applying Drygrip™ Adhesive.
For full application instructions see the Dryzone® System Application Guidelines. Patch trials are recommended before large scale application. If in doubt, please contact our Technical Department for advice






