Primer & Undercoat
You will never have a perfect coat of paint on the wall without a good primer or undercoat on there first. They’re the difference between a job done OK and one done perfectly. At The Paint Shed, we have an unrivalled selection of primers and undercoats for any paint job inside and outside, with top brands like Johnstone’s Trade, Zinsser & Dulux Trade in stock.
Find your ideal primer or undercoat now, and if you need it in a hurry, we have a click & collect service available from your nearest Paint Shed location.
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FAQs
Primer is a type of paint product which creates an initial coating on a surface. This surface allows for the paint you want to use to adhere as best as possible. To avoid any confusion, if you’re looking to paint a bare surface for the first time, you’ll want to use a primer. Some of our most recommended primers include Zinsser BIN Aqua, Zinsser Cover Stain and Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer.
We tend to think of primers and undercoats as something you place over existing paint or a sanded surface to ensure that the first coat gets the best chance possible to stay on. If you’re working with a new surface, be that a re-plastered wall or exterior wall which hasn’t seen a lick of paint before, you’ll want to get a product specifically formulated to help create a strong bond. One of the best products we have available is Crown Trade Stronghold Undercoat White.
We have over 50 types of metal primer in stock. We would recommend you look at some of the differences in products before deciding on one. For example, Zinsser Allcoat Exterior Satin can be used on most exterior metals without having to sand, while Coo-Var Red Oxide Metal Primer is a good primer for ferrous metal.
Double-check you have everything you need before using a primer by visiting our tools & accessories section. It has everything you need to get the job done right.
Don’t forget that The Paint Shed also has a price promise in place to show that our customers get the best deals possible when shopping for paint primers and undercoats, be that online for delivery or click & collect from your nearest Paint Shed location.