Macpherson – Acrylic Primer Undercoat – 2.5L – White.
A fast drying, water-based acrylic primer undercoat with excellent opacity and no residual odour.
Ideal for interior priming of softwoods, hardwoods, hardboards and as an interior undercoat for gloss finishes.
For interior use only.
Do not apply when air or substrate temperatures are likely to fall below 8ºC or when the relative humidity is above 80% during application or the drying period.
PREPARATION:
New surfaces:
All surfaces must be suitably dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied. Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper.
Remove all dust.
Timber with oils/extractives must be swabbed with clean dearomatised white spirit, frequently changing the face of the cloths.
Treat knots with two thin coats of fresh knotting.
Fill any fixing holes, open joints and shallow surface defects with a filler.
Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper.
Remove all dust.
Previously decorated surfaces:
All surfaces must be suitably dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied. Remove all loose, and failing or suspect paint.
Remove grey and denatured surfaces by rubbing down with abrasive paper.
Feather edges of sound paint.
Remove all dust.
Treat knots with two thin coats of fresh knotting.
Fill any fixing holes, open joints and shallow surface defects with a filler.
Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper.
Remove all dust.
Wash remaining sound paint with hot water and sugar soap to remove any contaminants.
Wet abraded to provide a key.
Rinse with clean water to remove all residues.
Allow to dry.
COATING SYSTEM:
Apply one or two coats as required.
APPLICATION:
Stir well before use.
Apply using a good quality fine filament synthetic brush to an even thickness.
Lay off in the direction of the grain.
Can also be applied by roller, airless or conventional spray.
CLEANING:
Return surplus material to container.
Wash with clean water immediately after use.
Drying time:
Under normal drying conditions touch dry in 2hours, recoatable after 4 hours. Allow
for adequate ventilation during the drying period.