Wood Primer

Sparcolux Wood Primer is a top quality penetrating primer and sealer for new and weathered interior and exterior unpainted wood, MDF, chipboard, hardboard and hardwoods.

This oil-based product seals, protects and promotes enhanced topcoat performance (water-based or oil-based topcoats) through improved adhesion and coverage. This quality Wood Primer fills wood grain, is self-levelling and can be sanded to an even smoother finish

This Wood Primer has a wide range of uses and can be used on: wooden skirtings, doors, windows, shutters, window sills, furniture, cupboards, ceiling beams, fascias, pergolas, fences, garden sheds and dog kennels.

Sparcolux Wood Primer benefits:

Oil based

For ideal wood penetration, providing excellent wood nourishment and  good adhesion for optimal top coat performance.

Versatile

Suitable as a primer to all types of wood, and can be topcoated with oil or water based Sparcolux decorative paints.

Flexibility

Allowing wood to expand and contract.

Filler and Sealer

Filling wood grain and  self levelling for perfect top coating, adding overall durability and weatherability.

COLOURS

WHITE

PINK

PACK SIZE

  • 1 Litre
  • 5 Litre

PRECAUTIONS

  • Should be topcoated within 7 days of application.

Colour 

White, Pink

Appearance 

Matt

Viscosity

70 – 80 KUs at 25°C

SG

1.40 – 1.45

Mass Solids

65 – 70%

Volume Solids 

40- 45 %

Shelf Life 

1 year – needs mechanical shaking 

Storage Conditions 

Away from direct sunlight, heat, spark

Pack Size 

1 Litre, 5 Litre 

Method  

Brush, Roller, Spay

Spreading Rate 

8 – 10m² per litre 

Number of coats 

1 -2,  as required

Drying time

Touch dry: 3-4 hours, Hard: 16 hours at 25ºC

Overcoating

12-16 hours at 25ºC

Thinning

Brush, Roller – not recommended

Spraying:  – 10-15% Mineral Turpentine

  • SURFACE PREPARATION

    This product is suitable for all wood types, but not recommended for use on highly resinous woods.  Ensure all substrates are thoroughly clean, sound, dry and free from any contaminants such as dirt, oil, grease and loose paint.  


    New and Weathered Woods:

    The surface must be clean and dry. 

    Old paint or varnish and loose and brittle material must be brushed or sanded off. 

    Sand wood in the direction of the grain to ensure a smooth finish. 

    Dust off thoroughly.

    Oiled Woods:

    Sand wood in the direction of the grain to ensure a smooth finish. 

    Dust off thoroughly.

    Nail ends:

    Prime nail ends with appropriate primer,  if required

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