Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat

Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat is a fast drying, water based interior primer and can be applied with either a brush or roller. With having a low odour makes it ideal for interior use and offers a solid opaque finish, ready to be overcoated with a gloss, satin or matt finish paint. Suitable for interior wood, hardboard and plaster.

Please note: Not suitable for metal, plastic or loosely bound surfaces.

To obtain optimum results it is important to guarantee the area is structurally sound, clean and dry, being free of any flaws or imperfections

• Clean off any flawed, peeling and defective paint either by sanding or with the use of a paint scraper
• Additional caution needs to be taken during the surface preparation of pre-1960s paint surfaces as they may contain detrimental levels of lead
• Remove any organic growth, such as lichen, mould, algal or fungal growths, with an antifungal solution, such as Sandtex Fungicidal Wash
• Any dirt, grease and dusty or powdery residues need to be removed by washing the area with an appropriate detergent
• Surface flaws, such as cracks and small holes or cavities, need to be be plugged and fixed with a suitable filler and then sanded smooth
• Eliminate any residue of dust or fragments of debris with washing and cleaning the project area by using a suitable detergent, then rinse clean and allow to fully dry
• Wooden products that have oils/extractives require cleaning with methylated spirits, frequently changing the face of the cloth, and treat any knots with two coats of fresh knotting
• New or grey and denatured surfaces will need to be lightly sanded to provide a key for Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat to grip to and provide strong adhesion

Always produce a test area before the application to judge the appropriateness of the product. Follow the manufacturer's instructions at all times.

To guarantee the consistency of coverage throughout the application, ensure enough Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat is supplied for the project area

Avoid applying if the air or surface temperatures are likely to be below 8ºC or to exceed 80% humidity

• Mix and stir the paint, ensuring to work through the edges and bottom of the tin to provide an even dispersal of the pigment within the paint
• Application can be performed with either a high quality roller, a good quality synthetic brush or a spray system
• If Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat is being applied by spray, then refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the recommended dilution ratio
• The normal finishing process requires only 1 full coat of Crown Trade Acrylic Primer Undercoat if it is used as a primer, but 2 coats if the product is used as a primer and an undercoat. However, this can vary depending on the darkness of the surface