Overview
Johnstone's Trade Joncryl Water Based Primer Undercoat is a high quality, acrylic resin-based combined primer and undercoat. Versatile, it is suitable for interior and exterior applications and can be used on a variety of surfaces, including wood, plaster, hardboard, cement, and brickwork making it a reliable choice for a wide range of projects. Joncryl offers superb obliteration and covering power, ensuring a flawless and long-lasting finish. This water-based primer undercoat stands out as a low odour, quick drying solution, providing a high-opacity alternative to traditional solvent-borne primer and undercoats. Whether you are working on intricate interior details or exterior surfaces, this primer and undercoat combination ensures a high-quality foundation for your paintwork and is a great undercoat for use under acrylic trim finishes.
- Low odour
- Quick drying
- Recoatable after 1-2 hours
- For Interior and exterior use
Area | Interior & Exterior |
Recommended Use | Wood, plaster, concrete, cement rendering, brickwork and blockwork |
Base | Water-Based |
Coverage | Up to 14m² per litre |
Drying Time | Touch Dry: 1 Hour |
Re-Coat Time | 1-2 Hours |
Application Method | Brush, Roller or Sprayer |
VOC Levels | Minimal |
Clean Up | Remove as much paint as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water |
Preparation
Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from dirt and grease.
- Remove any loose or flaking material
- Rub down bare timber surfaces with dry glasspaper to remove raised grain and sharp edges
- Apply Johnstone's Trade Woodworks Knotting Solution to knots and resinous surfaces
- Prime bare metal surfaces with the appropriate Johnstone's Trade primer
- Rub down previously painted surfaces with fine waterproof abrasive paper and rinse thoroughly
Application
Always test a small area of the surface to be painted to ensure you are happy with the finished results
- Stir thoroughly before use to ensure the paint is completely mixed
- Johnstone's Trade Joncryl primer can be applied by brush, roller or sprayer
- Apply liberally, brushing firmly into the surface
- Ensure good ventilation during application and drying
Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin
Aftercare & Storage
Store the paint in dry conditions and protect from extremes of temperature.
After use firmly secure the lid and store in a secure upright position.