Mike Wye & Associates
Suppliers of Natural Building and Decorating Products
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  • Write to us at Buckland Filleigh Sawmills, Buckland Filleigh, Devon EX21 5RN, England.

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    PRIMER

    Technical Information Sheet

    Use Primer is a deep penetrating product for wood, stone, cork etc. It is used for priming internal and external surfaces before applying White Undercoat or Varnish. It can be used on external surfaces, particularly windows, doors and planed timber framing. It can also be used on internal surfaces, such as wood panelling and beams, or as a coating for surfaces to be waxed, such as wooden furniture.

    Properties Primer is clear, rapid drying and water-resistant. It enhances the natural colour and grain of the wood, is anti-static and protects against dust.

    Colour Clear

    Sizes 1 litre tin Product No. 3302
    2.5 litre tin Product No. 3303

    Coverage Approximately 10-12 square metres per litre.

    Preparation Surfaces must be sound, absorbent, dry, clean, and free of dust & grease.
    Planed timber should be sanded before application of Primer.
    Porous stone should be neutralised.

    Application Shake container before use.
    Primer can be applied with a brush, roller or soft broom.
    Apply one to two coats.
    Apply the Primer generously and leave for fifteen minutes to allow to soak in. Remove any excess Primer with a lint-free cloth.
    If the first coat of Primer soaks in quickly, a further amount can be applied while it is still wet.
    Remove excess with a lint-free cloth.
    Allow to dry and sand (using a pad or sandpaper grade 150/200) between coats.

    Drying Time Depending on the temperature and the relative humidity, touch dry after approximately 5 hours but allow 24 hours drying time between coats.

    Cleaning Tools can be cleaned with Citrus Thinners.
    Wash hands using Hand Cleaner.

    Storage Keep containers tightly sealed and store in a cool, dry and frost-free place.
    Shelf life is 2 years for unopened containers.

    Health & Safety
  • Flammable UN 1263.
  • Cloth soaked with Primer can self ignite.
  • This product is flammable and easily ignited.
  • Do not smoke or use a naked flame whilst working.
  • Cloth should be spread out to dry or put into a sealed metal container.
  • Keep containers sealed and out of the reach of children.
  • Primer is biodegradable but DO NOT empty into drains or watercourses.

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    Ingredients Linseed oil, tung oil, d-limonene, isoparaffin, lead-free cobalt lineate.

    Note This technical sheet is a guideline for Retailers and Paint Users. However, the user is responsible for testing the product on the intended surface to ensure that it is suitable for their requirements.

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