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Oil-Based Undercoat

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Description

Oil based undercoat is extremely important to a wide range of wood and metal surfaces.

It can be applied to these surfaces to create a clean and even layer for the application of a top coat.

Oil-based undercoats can be applied to all kinds of surfaces extremely easily.

We can provide oil based undercoats in a full range of standard colours such as Light Grey, Mid Grey, Rustic Red, Black and White to suit your property’s needs.

Engineered to provide excellent adhesion and durability, this undercoat is the perfect foundation for achieving professional-quality results in your painting projects.

Features:

  1. Enhanced Adhesion: The Oil-Based Undercoat is formulated to promote strong adhesion between the surface and the topcoat, ensuring long-lasting durability and preventing paint from peeling or flaking over time.
  2. Smooth Finish: With its high-quality formulation, this undercoat delivers a smooth and even surface that primes your substrate for optimal paint coverage. It helps to fill minor imperfections and irregularities, resulting in a flawless final appearance.
  3. Excellent Coverage: Designed for efficiency, the Oil-Based Undercoat offers excellent coverage, reducing the number of coats required for complete surface preparation. It provides a consistent base for your topcoat, ensuring uniform color and finish.
  4. Quick Drying: Despite its oil-based formulation, this undercoat dries relatively quickly between coats, allowing you to progress with your painting project without unnecessary delays. Its fast-drying properties streamline the painting process and minimize downtime.
  5. Versatile Application: Suitable for use on a variety of surfaces, including wood, metal, plaster, and masonry, this undercoat offers versatility for different painting projects. Whether you’re painting interior walls, doors, or trim, this undercoat provides reliable performance.
  6. Durable Protection: The Oil-Based Undercoat provides a durable protective layer that helps to seal and protect the underlying surface from moisture, stains, and other environmental factors. It enhances the longevity of your paintwork, ensuring a lasting and professional finish.

Prepare your surfaces for exceptional paint finishes with Paintmaster’s Oil-Based Undercoat. Whether you’re painting interior or exterior surfaces, this undercoat provides the perfect foundation for achieving superior results. Order now and experience the difference it makes in your painting projects.

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Size

1L, 2.5L, 5L, 20L, 205L

Specification

Coverage
Approximately 8 square metres per litre.
Application
Brush, Roller, Spray
Drying Time
Under normal circumstances it should be touch dry in 6-8hrs if well ventilated and conditions are dry.
Storage
Store away from naked flames. Secure lid on firmly between uses to prevent paint from skinning.
Surface Prep
Apply to a clean dry surface. Ensure any rust or damp is removed prior to application.
Thinners
White Spirit can be used for thinning.

FAQ's

Oil-based undercoat or Water-based undercoat?

Oil-based undercoats are more hardwearing and will most likely create a stronger adhesion between the surface and the topcoat. Also, oil-based undercoats will protect the surface from the elements better than water-based undercoat will.

However, water-based undercoats will dry a lot faster than oil-based will, so you can add the topcoat after only a couple hours. Also, water-based undercoats have a much weaker odour, plus you can wash your brushes out with water, whereas with oil-based undercoats you will need white spirit to wash your paint brush.

What colour Oil-based undercoat should I get?

Lots of people assume that it doesn’t matter what colour undercoat you use as the topcoat will just cover it anyway, but this isn’t the case. We would recommend that you use an undercoat that is just a bit lighter than the topcoat, so that it’s clearer to see where you are painting when it comes to applying to topcoat.

If you were to use white oil-based undercoat when you’re using a dark coloured topcoat, you may have to apply an extra coat of paint which means you’re spending more time than you need to, and using more paint.

What is oil-based undercoat used for?

Oil-based undercoat can be used on a variety of surfaces including wood, metal, plaster, masonry, and more. They are used to create a smooth and solid base for the topcoat to be applied to ensure long lasting durability, and a professional finish.