Primers & undercoat
Primers & undercoat
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Load MorePreparing your walls, ceiling, and surfaces with the correct products will help you achieve a smooth and even finish and help your colour last longer. Paint primer needs to be applied first because it adds an initial protective layer, giving you a stable and consistent base to work from. Undercoat paint can be used on walls and wooden or metal surfaces. The substance bonds well to a surface, the next coat of paint and is essential if the surface is chalky, prone to cracking or stained. You can buy different types to suit your project, including wood primer, oil based primer, water based primer, and stain blocking paint primer.
Paint undercoat also protect your walls and surfaces and prepare them for the top coat, providing a neutral base for you to apply any colour, however bold it may be. Primer paint is essential if you're changing a colour scheme from a dark shade to something lighter, helping to show your topcoats true colour while keeping it vibrant for longer.
Many primers and undercoat should be used indoors and are suitable in areas of your home that experience high levels of humidity, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Thanks to their quick drying time, you can use them all year round and apply the top coat of your chosen paint the same day. As well as the indoor options, you’ll find options for exterior surfaces too. From undercoat for mdf to acrylic undercoat and options from top brands such as Zinsser paint primer, find the best primer and undercoat for your project online at B&Q.
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