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Johnstone's Trade Aqua Undercoat Paint is perfect for use with our other 'topcoat' aqua range, a fantastic water-based undercoat ideal for interior and exterior wood and metal.
Easy to apply with a paintbrush, roller or paint sprayer, this Johnstone's Aqua Undercoat Paint feels, and applies flawlessly like a traditional undercoat but is quick-drying, reducing the overall application time. A ready mixed paint, the water based undercoat also features a low VOC level meaning it is better for the environment and has a lower odour making it a safer, less harmful product to use in your home.
With a drying time of between 1-2 hours, and a recoat time of 4-6 hours, this undercoat paint is available in various colourways including Brilliant white and dark grey and is available in a 1L, 2.5L and 5L sized tin.
Key Product Features
Coverage (m2) per Litre: 10
Brand: Johnstone's Trade
Base: Water
Paint Application: Brush, Roller, Spray
Suitable Substrate: Interior Woodwork, Metal, Iron / Steel, Timber, Softwood
Drying Time: Touch Dry 1-2 Hours, Recoat after 4-6 Hours
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Before application of Johnstone's Trade Aqua Undercoat paint all surfaces to be painted should be clean, dry and free from any loose and flaking material. All bare wooden surfaces should be primed with Johnstone's Trade Aqua Undercoat, whilst any previously painted surfaces should be rubbed down with a fine waterproof abrasive and then rinsed thoroughly.
Ensure there is good ventilation during application and once drying.
Stir paint tin thoroughly before use and apply evenly without overspreading with a high quality synthetic paintbrush for optimum results.
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Delivery Options & Charges for mainland UK:
Service | Cost | Lead Time |
Standard Delivery | £5.95 (Free over £60) | Delivery in approximately 2 working days. |
Next Day Delivery | £7.99 (Free over £100) | Delivery the next working day when ordered before 2pm Mon-Thurs. |
Next Day before 12 | £12.99 | Delivery the next working day before 12 when ordered before 2pm Mon-Thurs. |
Next Day before 10:30 | £18.99 | Delivery the next working day before 10:30am when ordered before 2pm Mon-Thurs. |
Saturday Delivery | £10.99 | Order before 2pm Friday for Saturday Delivery |
Sunday Delivery | £10.99 | Order before 3pm Friday for Sunday Delivery |
Wallpaper Sample Delivery | £0.99 | Dispatched same day when ordered before 2pm. Delivery is typically two working days, but can take longer. |
Delivery Options & Charges for More Remote Areas:
Service | Cost | Lead Time |
Scottish Highlands (Includes some AB postcodes) | £12.99 | Up-to-date delivery dates are provided at checkout. Takes approximately two working days. |
Northern Ireland | £12.99 | Up-to-date delivery dates are provided at checkout. Takes approximately two working days. |
Isle of Wight & Isle of Man | £16.99 | Up-to-date delivery dates are provided at checkout. Takes approximately two working days. |
Brand specific delivery options
Manufacturer | Cost | Delivery Information |
Laura Ashley | Standard rates | Standard Delivery takes approximately 3-5 working days and Next Day delivery is available for UK mainland and Northern Ireland on orders before 1pm. |
Laura Ashley Samples | Free Sample Delivery | Shipped with Royal Mail and can take approximately 2-10 working days. |
Rust-Oleum | Standard rates | Rust-Oleum products are only available on standard delivery as these are processed and shipped from a separate warehouse. Up-to-date delivery estimates are provided at checkout. |
Rust-Oleum Tester Sachets | Free | Free sachet delivery is available on all Rust-Oleum sachets. These are shipped direct from the manufacturer using Whistl. Can take 5-10 working days. |
Holden | Standard rates | Takes approximately 2 working days. |
Pagazzi | Standard rates | Takes approximately 1-2 working days. |
NMC | £22.99 | Processed and shipped direct from the manufacturer via DHL. Takes approximately 2-5 working days. |