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Dulux Trade Undercoat

As the ideal foundation for Dulux Trade High Gloss, It is suitable for use on correctly prepared and primed interior and exterior surfaces where a solvent-based, high quality, durable high gloss system is required.

Formulation Solvent-based
Pack sizes 1L, 2.5L, 5L
Coverage Up to 17m² per litre on sealed surfaces
Touch dry 2-6 hours dependent upon temperature / humidity
Recoatable 6-16 hours
Thinning Thinning not generally required.
Application Brush, Roller
  • Best opacity.
  • Excellent flow out of brush marks.
  • Provides good build and obliteration.
  • Retains good cling to sharp edges.
  • Can be used with Dulux Trade Eggshell and Satinwood to provide surface obliteration over strong colours or poor surfaces.

To get the best results with Dulux Trade Undercoat, make sure surfaces to be painted are sound, clean and dry (new surfaces particularly must be fully dry).

Apply 1 coat of Dulux Trade Undercoat, followed by 1 or 2 coats of Dulux Trade High Gloss. Allow a minimum of 6 to 16 hours for the undercoat to dry before applying the gloss finish. Where a second coat of Dulux Trade High Gloss is required, allow a minimum of 16 hours between coats.

After use, remove as much paint as possible from brushes before cleaning with white spirit.

Colour range

17 colours plus White and Brilliant White

» See the colour range

Downloads

Download PDF datasheet 404 for Dulux Trade UndercoatDownload PDF safety datasheet SDS404 for Dulux Trade Undercoat

Literature

Dulux Trade Professional Product Guide
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More information

The ideal foundation for Dulux Trade High Gloss.

If you are working on new substrates then try New Work Undercoat.

If you would rather use a water-based undercoat then try Aquatech Undercoat.