Primers

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Painting metals can be a tricky business, which is why this Coo-Var All Metals primer is so incredibly useful. Suitable for use inside or out, as well as on a variety of different metals, this primer paint dries in just four hours and can be covered with a wide variety of topcoats to achieve ideal results.

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• General purpose water-based primer that leaves a matte finish
• Can be covered with a wide variety of topcoats
• Will enhance the performance of Coo-Var Hammercote paints
• Ideal for use on all metals including iron, steel, aluminium, brass and copper as well as galvanised surfaces
• Can be used indoors or outdoors
• Touch dry in just 1.5 hours, and fully dry in 4
• Can be applied with a brush, a roller or airless spray

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Painting metals can be a tricky business, which is why this Coo-Var All Metals primer is so incredibly useful. Suitable for use inside or out, as well as on a variety of different metals, this primer paint dries in just four hours and can be covered with a wide variety of topcoats to achieve ideal results.

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• General purpose water-based primer that leaves a matte finish
• Can be covered with a wide variety of topcoats
• Will enhance the performance of Coo-Var Hammercote paints
• Ideal for use on all metals including iron, steel, aluminium, brass and copper as well as galvanised surfaces
• Can be used indoors or outdoors
• Touch dry in just 1.5 hours, and fully dry in 4
• Can be applied with a brush, a roller or airless spray

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Coo-Var red oxide metal primer is a multipurpose primer paint perfect for preparing a variety of metal surfaces for fresh coats of paint. Particularly suited to ferrous metal, just one litre of this primer paint will coat up to 13m² and is touch dry in just two hours. Once applied, this primer works to protect the surface from corrosion, making it both decorative and durable.

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• General purpose metal primer suitable for a wide range ferrous metals such as iron, copper, aluminium and steel
• Features corrosive-resistant properties to protect the metal it is applied to
• Suitable for interior and exterior use
• Touch dry in 2 hours and hard dry in 12
• Can be applied with a brush, roller or by airless spray
• Estimated coverage per litre: 13m²

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Coo-Var all-purpose primer is a water-based paint ideal for preparing a variety of surfaces for fresh coats of paint. Suitable for use on wood, plaster, masonry and metal, just one litre of this water-based primer paint can cover up to 12m² and is touch dry in just over one hour.

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• Versatile, fast-drying water-based primer suitable for a wide range of surfaces
• Suitable for interior and exterior use
• Can be used on wood, plaster, masonry and metal
• Touch dry in 1.5 hours and hard dry in 4
• Can be applied with a brush
• Estimated coverage per litre: 12m²

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Ambersil Cold Galvanise protective spray is a zinc coating for ferrous metals that provides tough protection against rust and corrosion. The spray forms a water-insoluble film that adheres to metal to shield the surface.

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• Zinc-rich protective coating
• Particularly suited to protecting drilled or abraded surfaces
• Free from lead and chromate
• Adheres well to metalwork to protect it from corrosion and rust
• Suitable as a primer for Bright Cold Galvanise protective spray, available separately

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BS EN ISO 1461:1999

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Power generators / transmission towers / marine / rail / welding

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Ambersil Bright Cold Galvanise protective spray is a zinc-aluminium coating that provides robust protection against corrosion and weathers naturally to match your surfaces. Each spray forms a flexible yet hard film with a bright, glossy appearance that protects metal surfaces without rusting, peeling or fading.

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• Zinc-rich, bright protective coating
• Weathers naturally to match the surface
• Dries fast and lasts for a long time
• Free from xylene, lead, chromate and chlorinated solvents
• Adheres well to metalwork to protect it from corrosion
• For use on non-rusted steel and seams
• Can be used as a primer to be over-coated with acrylic, cellulose, alkyd, polyurethane-alkyd or epoxy paints
• Suitable as a topcoat for Cold Galvanise protective spray, available separately

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BS EN ISO 1461:1999

Great for…
Hot-dip galvanising plants / gardening / construction / pipes / marine industry

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This Ambersil acrylic paint primer is designed for use in a wide variety of industrial and automotive applications, making it easier than ever to touch-up and repair painted surfaces. The fast-drying formula is touch dry in just five minutes, leaving a vibrant, opaque high-gloss finish that can be applied to a wide variety of surfaces including metal, wood and glass.

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• Fast-drying, vibrant acrylic paint ideal for repairing painted surfaces
• Touch dry in just five minutes and cured in 24 hours
• High UV resistance
• Good adhesion to metal, wood, glass, paintable plastics, concrete and stone
• Does not contain any heavy metals
• Good opacity that masks surface imperfections
• Long-lasting, high-gloss finish

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Industry / automotive

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Rust-Oleum Floorcoat PU paint is a versatile formula with polyurethane additions that can be applied directly to concrete, wood and masonry to create a hard-wearing, protective coat. To further enhance the paint’s durability, it is recommended that you use this Floorcoat PU primer.

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• Matte finish primer
• Suitable for dense, porous floors
• Outstanding coverage rate of 13m²/L
• Touch-dry in four hours, suitable for recoating in 16 hours and fully dry in three days
• Floorcoat PU paint available separately

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Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield is an easy-to-apply and efficient water-based coating particularly suited to environments with low to medium foot traffic and garages with slow-moving vehicles. To truly ensure your Ultra coating provides high-level protection, it is recommended that you use this sealer first.

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• Non-yellowing clear gloss-finish concrete sealer
• Suitable for use with EpoxyShield Ultra coatings
• Works to reduce dust production
• Touch-dry in just one hour and walkable in eight to twelve hours depending on conditions

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Thermoplastic line marking tape and rolls are designed to offer users an easy, accurate and durable solution for car park and road markings. Thermoplastic tape can be placed on tarmac, asphalt or concrete surfaces, cut to size as required and melted to the ground. One laid, thermoplastic markings are resistant to sun, water, oils, fuel, salt and weathering, so they remain clear with crisp edges and bright colouring. Make applying road tape even easier with this Ennis-Flint CP primer, which is designed specifically for priming concrete surfaces prior to thermoplastic line marking.

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• Thin solvent-based resin solution for concrete surfaces that dries in just thirty minutes
• Ideal for priming concrete for thermoplastic road markings
• Coverage is 3.3-10m² per litre
• Can be applied by spray, brush or roller

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This HESKINS surface primer is designed to coat external porous surfaces such as wood and concrete prior to applying slip-resistant tape. It works to prevent moisture impacting the tape’s adhesive and therefore extends the life of your slip-resistant surface significantly.

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• Solvent-based surface primer designed for porous external surfaces
• Suitable for wood, concrete and stone
• We recommend applying this primer prior to applying slip-resistant tape, as it works to prevent moisture ruining adhesive
• One litre covers approximately 5m²