Overview
For interior or exterior softwoods or hardwoods. Dulux Trade Quick Dry Wood Primer and Undercoat is a high opacity white primer and undercoat in one, that's ready for a re-coat in just 2-4 hours. It has excellent adhesion properties and is ideal for a multitude of surfaces including fibre hardboard, fibre insulating board (except those treated with fire retardant) and chipboard. It can also be used as an undercoat on wood that has been previously painted with either a water or solvent based paint.
- 2 in 1 undercoat and primer
- Fast drying
- Can be used on previously painted wood
- Excellent adhesions and opacity
Not recommended as a primer for metal, plaster, brickwork, rendering, asbestos, cement or rough surfaces. Do not use on heated surfaces.
| Area | Interior & Exterior |
| Recommended Use | Interior and Exterior soft and hardwoods |
| Base | Water Based |
| Coverage | Up to 13m² per litre |
| Drying Time | Dependent on humidity and temperature. |
| Re-Coat Time | 2-4 Hours |
| Recommended Coats | New or bare surfaces - 2 Coats, Previously painted surfaces - 1 Coat |
| Application Method | Brush, Roller, Conventional or Airless Spray |
| VOC Levels | Low |
| Clean Up | Remove as much product as possible from equipment and clean with water. |
Preparation
For best results, ensure surfaces to be painted are sound, clean and dry (it's particularly important that new surfaces are fully dry) and free from all defective or poorly adhering material such as dirt, grease or wax.
- Thoroughly rub down previously painted surfaces then wipe off with a damp, lint free cloth.
- Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960s paint surfaces over wood and metal as they may contain harmful lead.
- Treat any knots in the wood with a knotting solution.
Application
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions found on the tin. Stir thoroughly, it is recommended that a small test area is applied before painting the entire surface to ensure compatibility.
- Stir thoroughly before use. This primer can by applied using a brush, roller, conventional spray or airless spray
- New or bare surfaces - Apply 2 coats of Dulux Trade Quick Dry Wood Primer Undercoat.
- Previously painted surfaces - Apply 1 coat of Dulux Trade Quick Dry Wood Primer Undercoat.
- Leave at least 2 hours between coats, then apply an appropriate Dulux Trade paint system.
- Sealing new or bare surfaces - Add up to 1 part clean water to 5 parts paint.
- Normal use (do not exceed) - Add up to 1 part clean water to 10 parts paint.
- Conventional spray application - Add up to 1 part clean water to 2.5 parts paint.
- Airless spray application - Add up to 1 part clean water to 5 parts paint.
