Armstead Trade Undercoat - Tinted Colour Match
Armstead Trade Undercoat - Tinted Colour Match
Overview
Armstead Trade Undercoat - Tinted Colour Match is a professional-quality, solvent-based undercoat suitable for interior and exterior wood, metal, and properly primed masonry surfaces. Available in a wide range of tinted colours, it provides a reliable base for Armstead Trade High Gloss and other topcoats.
Ideal for doors, skirting boards, railings, and walls, this tinted undercoat ensures excellent opacity, adhesion, and coverage, allowing your chosen topcoat colour to appear vibrant and consistent.
- Wide selection of tinted colours for design flexibility
- Durable, reliable base for topcoat finishes
- Good coverage for fewer coats and consistent results
- Professional-quality formula for long-lasting performance
Armstead Trade Undercoat - Tinted Colour Match provides a smooth, dependable foundation for high-quality topcoat finishes, enhancing both colour vibrancy and durability.
Tinted Colour Information
Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Armstead Trade tinting machine. We mix the paint on site, which means we can offer our usual fast delivery with no extra delay. Tinted Colour Match paints can't be cancelled or returned as they are tinted to order.| Area | Interior & Exterior |
| Recommended Use | Wood, metal, and primed masonry |
| Base | Solvent based |
| Coverage | Up to 15m² per litre |
| Drying Time | 2-6 hours |
| Re-Coat Time | 6-16 hours |
| Recommended Coats | 1 coat |
| Application Method | Brush or roller |
| Clean Up | Remove as much paint as possible from brushes before cleaning with white spirit |
Preparation
Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free from any defective or poorly adhering material such as flaking paint, dirt, or grease.
- Thoroughly rub down previously painted surfaces using wet flatting methods where possible, then wipe clean with a damp, lint-free cloth.
- Treat any knots in timber with a suitable knotting solution such as Ronseal's Knotting Pale.
- New or bare surfaces should be primed with an appropriate primer before applying Armstead Trade Undercoat.
- Special precautions should be taken when preparing pre-1990s paint surfaces over wood or metal, as these may contain harmful lead. Always follow relevant safety guidance and wear suitable protective equipment.
Application
Always follow the manufacturers instructions found on the tin, it is recommended that a small test area is applied before painting the entire surface to ensure compatibility.
- Apply by brush or roller. For health and safety reasons associated with solvent-based paints, spray application is not recommended.
- As with other solvent-based coatings, do not apply in temperatures below 5ºC, in accordance with British Standard BS 6150.
- Stir thoroughly before use.
- For best results, apply one even coat of Armstead Trade Undercoat allow to dry for up to 16 hours before applying a top coat
- Apply one or two coats of Armstead Trade High Gloss or Armstead Trade High Gloss Tinted Colour Match to achieve a durable, professional-quality finish.