A cost effective high opacity water borne wood primer / undercoat for interior and exterior use. Quick drying allows overcoating after 2 hours. Suitable for use on both new and previously coated wood. For prepainted wood sand down before application. Can be used both as a primer and undercoat. On unpainted timber two coats may be required.
Suitable for timber, mdf and hardboard
Quick drying
Good obliterating properties
Smooth finish for overcoating
Coverage: Approximately 15m² per 1 litre. Coverage can be affected by such variables as type and condition of substrate, type of application equipment and individual method of application.
Typical Applications:
Timber
MDF
Hardboard
Chipboard
Compliance: Complies with “the VOC in Paints, Varnishes & Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2005". EU limit value for this product (catA/d): 130g / litre (2010) & (CatA/g): 30g/litre
Please refer to Material Safety Data Sheet and Technical Information Sheet prior to the use of this product. See download tab.
Application Methods: Brush. Roller
Colour Availability: White, Off White, Old Gold, Yellow, Deep Pink, Silver Grey, PaleLilac
Pack Size: Pack Size : 0.75, & 2.5 litres
Drying Time @ 20ºC: Drying times will be extended at low temperatures . Do not apply when ambient temperature falls below 5ºC or relative humidity exceeds 90%.
Surface Dry @ 20ºC : 1 hour
Over Coat @ 20ºC: 2 - 4 hours
Dry Film Thickness: 25 - 50 μ
Wet Film Thickness: 75 - 145 μ
Coverage: Approximately 15m² per 1 litre. Coverage can be affected by such variables as type and condition of substrate, type of application equipment and individual method of application.
Flash Point: Not applicable
VOC Content (as supplied): Max 30g / litre
Storage: Store in temperature range 5-40ºC
Thinners: Clean cold water
Directions for Use:
Stir well before use.
All surfaces should be clean, dry and free from dust, grease, etc.
Ensure all rotten wood is removed and treated prior to coating. One or more coats may be required.
If necessary sand down between coats. If applying on previously painted surfaces rub down to provide a key prior to the application of this product.
Avoid the inhalation of dust. Wear suitable face mask if dry sanding.
Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation
of pre-1960s paint surfaces over wood and metal as they may
contain harmful lead.
Avoid application where the ambient temperature wll fall below 10ºC or rainfall is likely to occur
whilst the paint dries.
Overcoat with Firwood 2640 Water Borne Decorative Gloss Paint for good internal and external durability.
Cleaning: Remove excess paint then clean
application equipment after use with tap water before the paint dries.
Please click here to download the Technical Information Sheet PDF.
Please click here to download the Material Safety Data Sheet PDF.
Product Reviews
Easy to use
By John the Joiner from Rhyll on October 2nd 2015
I have used this on internal and external woodwork direct to wood. Its quick drying, obliterates well and seems durable so far. Shame its not available in bigger tins hence my 4 stars!
