Manns Extra Tough Primer
- 100ml
- 1L
- 5L
- 100ml
- 1L
- 5L
- A clear wood primer for sealing bare surfaces before the application of a varnish
- Perfect for all types of bare, interior wood including flooring and furniture
- Locks in moisture and aids adhesion between wood and varnish
- Drying time: 2 hours
- Coverage: 8 m2
- Coats: 1
Manns Extra Tough Primer is a clear wood primer for all types of interior projects. Mainly used in conjunction with Manns Extra Tough Floor Varnish for all types of flooring projects, it can also be used on such projects ranging from furniture, skirting boards, doors, all types of trim, with Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish.
It will block any moisture coming up through the wood, disturbing the final finish and aiding adhesion between tricky surfaces and your chosen topcoat. A coat of primer is particularly recommended on parquet type flooring to reduce any movement of the smaller, individual blocks which could lead to cracking and failing of the varnish finish.
Quite often a primer is used as a cost-saving alternative to an extra coat of varnish on larger projects.
- Need a specialist primer for highly resinous hard woods? See Manns Trade Intense Primer instead
For the best results from Manns Extra Tough Primer ensure that surfaces painted are clean, dry and free of dirt, dust and grease. Do not use in damp or humid conditions.
- On new or bare flooring, sand smooth to p120 and use a vacuum to remove any sanding dust
- Use a suitable filler to fill any gaps and imperfections on larger areas, such as flooring and sand smooth once dry
- Apply a compatible wood stain if a colour change is required
Always try a test area before starting any project to assess compatibility of the final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times. This product is ready for use, straight out of the tin and should not be thinned.
- Stir thoroughly before and during use, making sure to reach the pigment in the top and bottom creases of the tin
- Apply 1 coat with a roller or a synthetic bristle brush, following the grain of the wood
- Take care not to apply too heavily over stained surfaces as Manns Extra Tough Primer could pull or drag any stain if repeated strokes are made over the same area
- Once dry, Manns Extra Tough Primer can be overcoated with a suitable topcoat without the need for light sanding or de-nibbing
Once dry, Manns Extra Tough Primer can be finished with Manns Extra Tough Floor Varnish, Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish or any other interior, water-based varnish.