Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat - White
Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat - White
Overview
Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat is a water-based, quick-drying primer and undercoat designed for interior wood and suitably prepared metal.
This cost-effective, all purpose primer/undercoat provides good opacity and excellent adhesion, creating a solid foundation for a smooth and durable finish. It is ideal to use under Crown Trade topcoats. With a recoat time of 4 hours, it helps for faster project completion.
- Economical general purpose primer/undercoat
- Water-based & Quick drying
- Offers optimum durability
- Good opacity & excellent adhesion
| Area | Interior |
| Recommended Use |
Interior wood, walls & ceilings, and suitably primed metal. Can be used for exterior projects, however, it is recommended to use Crown Trade exterior range as they have been formulated for this purpose. |
| Base | Water-Based |
| Coverage | Up to 14m2 per litre |
| Drying Time | Touch Dry: 1 Hour |
| Re-Coat Time | 4 Hours |
| Recommended Coats | 1-2 Coats |
| Application Method | Brush, Roller or Sprayer |
| VOC Levels | Low |
| Clean Up | Remove as much product as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water |
Preparation
All surfaces must be sound, clean, suitably dry and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied.
- Rub down the surface with a suitable grade of abrasive paper. Remove all dust.
- Timber with oils/extractives must be swabbed with clean methylated spirits, frequently changing the face of the cloths.
- Treat knots with two thin coats of fresh knotting.
- Fill any fixing holes, open joints and shallow surface defects with Sandtex Ready Mixed Filler or 2 pack wood filler.
New Surfaces
Note: On pre-primed MDF, Spot prime bare and filled areas with one coat of Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat followed by one coat of Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat all over.
- Remove all loose, failing or suspect paint.
- Remove grey and denatured surfaces by rubbing down with abrasive paper. Feather edges of sound paint. Remove all dust.
- Organic growth must be treated with Sandtex Trade Fungicidal Solution and removed.
- Treat knots with two thin coats of fresh knotting.
- Fill any fixing holes, cracks and shallow surface defects with Sandtex Ready Mixed Filler or 2 pack wood filler.
- Wash remaining sound paint with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove any contaminants, frequently changing the water.
- Wet abrade to provide a key. Rinse with clean water to remove all residues.
- Allow to dry.
- Spot prime bare and filled areas with one coat of Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat.
Previously Decorated Surfaces
Application
Always test a small area of the surface to be painted to ensure you are happy with the finished results
- Stir well before and during use.
- Apply 1 coat as a primer, or 2 coats if using it as an undercoat too. Apply by brush or roller to an even thickness (use good quality tools – synthetic brush or short/medium pile roller). For airless spray, dilution may be required. For further information, follow the spray manufacturer’s guidelines. Maintain a wet edge.
Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin