Dulux Trade Primer and Undercoat

Explore our full range of Dulux Trade primers and undercoats designed for different substrates and project requirements.

Primers for Every Surface

Choosing the right primer depends on the material you’re working with. Many primers are specially formulated to adhere to tricky substrates, ranging from MDF and metal to glass and ceramic. 

• Wood Primer: Ideal for interior and exterior woodwork, including hardwoods, chipboard, and fibreboard, wood primers seal porous timber surfaces and prevent natural oils from staining the topcoat. Options like Dulux Trade Wood Primer and Quick Dry Wood Primer Undercoat provide excellent adhesion and smooth coverage in 1–2 coats. For highly resinous wood, opt for Dulux Trade Aluminium Wood Primer to prevent sap and resin bleed-through.

• Metal Primer: Products like Dulux Trade Metalshield Zinc Phosphate Primer are designed to prevent corrosion and improve paint adhesion on metal surfaces, including iron and steel. For non-ferrous metal surfaces, opt for Dulux Trade Metalshield Quick Dry Primer.

• MDF Primer: Seal porous MDF surfaces with a quick-drying solution like Dulux Trade Quick Dry MDF Primer Undercoat. Suitable for interior and exterior use, this product primes and undercoats in one coat.

• Drywall Primer: Ensure even absorption and coverage on plaster and drywall with our quick-drying Dulux Trade Drywall Primer Sealer.

• Specialist Primer: Products like Dulux Trade Super Grip Primer are suitable for difficult substrates such as glass, ceramic, melamine and powder-coated metal.

Multi-surface & All-Purpose Primers

Our range of multi-surface primers allows flexibility across multiple projects.

• Dulux Trade Aqua Uniprimer: This water-based solution works on multiple surfaces, including uPVC, wood and metal, serving as a stain blocker, primer, undercoat and sealer in one. Touch-dry in just 30 minutes, this primer is a highly efficient option for time-sensitive jobs.

• Dulux Trade All Purpose Primer: This solvent-based primer acts as a dependable base coat for mixed materials, including masonry, metal and wood, reducing the need for multiple products.

Stain Blocking Primers

Stain-blocking primers like Dulux Trade Stain Block are essential for covering marks, water and nicotine stains or discolouration. These primers reduce the need for additional coats and help improve the colour consistency of the final finish. 

Paint Undercoats

If you’re going to paint over an older coat, a Dulux Trade undercoat is your practical starting point. Undercoats are ideal when working over previously primed or uneven surfaces, improving coverage and creating a uniform base for topcoats. Not only will it help prevent bleeding (where existing paint comes through), but it also prevents your surface from absorbing too much of your paint. 

• Dulux Trade Undercoat: Available in white, dark grey and tinted colour match options. This high-opacity undercoat for woodwork and metal offers up to 17m2/L of coverage in a high-sheen finish that pairs well with gloss topcoats.

• Dulux Trade Quick Dry Undercoat: Part 1 in a 2-part high-gloss system, this water-based paint undercoat pairs perfectly with Dulux Trade Quick Dry Gloss. Recoatable in just 4–6 hours, this low-VOC option is ideal for indoor jobs that require a quick turnaround.

Weathershield Undercoats

The Dulux Trade Weathershield range of undercoats is specifically formulated for high-performance exterior use. When paired with the Dulux Trade Weathershield topcoats as a complete system, it delivers 6–15 years of weather protection.

The Dulux Trade Weathershield Exterior Flexible Undercoat creates a flexible coating for exterior woodwork. This flexible coating is able to move with the substrate in changing conditions, helping resist cracking and peeling. For a faster turnaround, we also offer a Weathershield Quick Dry Exterior Undercoat.

Not sure which primer or undercoat to choose? Get in touch with our friendly team for product-specific advice.