Often overlooked, primers do an exceptionally good job behind the scenes to give a more professional longer lasting finish. As well as being an essential building block of paint systems, they also solve problems such as staining, poor quality surfaces and lack of adhesion. It is worth taking the time to select the right primer for your job.
A water-based, high opacity, dual purpose primer undercoat which is recoatable within 2 hours. Up to 13m² per litre on most surfaces
View product information for Dulux Trade Quick Drying Wood Primer Undercoat
Water-based
A general purpose solvent-based primer for use on all types of softwoods and hardwoods, inside and outside. Up to 15m² per litre on most surfaces
Solvent-based
Chemically etches and prepares the surface of new, bright galvanised metal to provide adhesion for subsequent paint systems.
Water-based
Seals and protects the surface to provide excellent adhesion to new bright or weathered galvanised metal surfaces, both inside and out. Up to 18m² per litre on most surfaces
View product information for Dulux Trade Metalshield Quick Drying Metal Primer
Water-based
A versatile fast-drying, high build primer with excellent rust inhibiting performance. Up to 7m² per litre
View product information for Dulux Trade Metalshield Zinc Phosphate Primer
Solvent-based
A solvent-based general purpose primer for use on iron and steel, and suitably prepared non ferrous metals including weathered to pre-treated galvanised steel, both inside and out. Up to 10m² per litre on most surfaces
Solvent-based
A solvent- based primer particularly suitable for use on new, dry walls and ceilings that may contain alkalis. Up to 9m² per litre on most surfaces
View product information for Dulux Trade Alkali Resisting Primer
Solvent-based
A general purpose primer for use on wood, metal and plaster, both inside and outside.
Solvent-based
This is a solvent-based sealer suitable for highly porous, dry, powdery and friable interior surfaces, including soft distemper. Up to 9m² per litre on most surfaces
Solvent-based
A water-based dual purpose primer and undercoat for use on MDF surfaces both inside and outside. Up to 13m² per litre
View product information for Dulux Trade Quick Drying MDF Primer Undercoat
Water-based
A water based 2-in -1 problem solving primer, that seals and binds surfaces as well as blocks common stains. Up to 14m² per litre
Water-based
A water-based two-pack primer, specially formulated to provide excellent adhesion for subsequent coats of paint, when applied to difficult substrates such as glazed ceramic, wall tiles, laminates, glass, anodised aluminium, powder coated steel and stove enamelled surfaces.
Water-based
A water-based single pack primer formulated to provide good adhesion to difficult substrates inside and out. Up to 18m²/litre
Water-based
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