

From£16.00 inc VAT£13.33 ex VAT
High-opacity solvent undercoat for wood and metal, ideal for topcoat prep.
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Johnstone’s Trade Professional Undercoat is a premium solvent-based undercoat designed to deliver excellent coverage and film build on both interior and exterior wood and metal surfaces. With its superior adhesion and smooth application, it prepares surfaces flawlessly for gloss, satin, or eggshell topcoats—making it a favoured choice among professionals seeking lasting quality.
Solvent-based, high-opacity primer for excellent coverage
Strong adhesion and generous film build for masking imperfections
Ideal undercoat for gloss, eggshell, or satin finishes
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor wood and metal
Brush or roller application for versatile use
Priming doors, skirting boards, architraves, and window frames
Readying surfaces for high-shine or mid-sheen decorative finishes
Renovation of tired or damaged wood and metalwork
Projects requiring a durable, flawless foundation
Stir thoroughly before use
Apply to clean, dry, sound surfaces with a quality brush or roller
Touch dry in 4–8 hours
Recoat after 12–24 hours based on drying conditions
Excellent for sanding and concealing imperfections before topcoat
Approximately 16–18 m² per litre depending on substrate
500 ml
1 L
2.5 L
Application Method: Brush, Roller
Coverage: 16–18 m²/L
Touch Dry: 16-24 Hours
Recoatable: 16-24 Hours
Base: Solvent based