Overview
Water based Dulux Trade Weathershield Quick Dry Flexible Undercoat offers superior flexibility, which allows for the natural movement of the wood that happens naturally with changes in weather.
This undercoat has been specifically formulated to be used in conjunction with the Dulux Trade Weathershield Quick Dry Exterior top coats, in or , a 2 part system which, when applied correctly, offers supreme durability to exterior wood, primed metal and plastic.
Tinted Colour Information
Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Dulux tinting machine. We mix the paint on site, which means we can offer our usual fast delivery with no extra delay. Tinted Colour Match paints can't be cancelled or returned as they are tinted to order.| Area | Exterior |
| Recommended Use | Exterior wood, primed metal and plastic surfaces |
| Base | Water-Based |
| Coverage | Up to 16m2 per litre |
| Drying Time | 1-2 Hours - dependant on temperature and humidity |
| Re-Coat Time | 2-4 Hours - Dependant on temperature and humidity |
| Recommended Coats | 2 Coats |
| Application Method | Brush |
| VOC Levels | Low |
| Clean Up | Remove as much product as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water |
Preparation
To get the best results, ensure surfaces to be painted are sound, clean and dry (new surfaces particularly must be fully dry) and free from all defective or poorly adhering material such as dirt, grease or wax.
Thoroughly rub down previously painted surfaces, using ‘wet flatting’ methods where possible, then wipe off with a damp, lint free cloth. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960s paint surfaces over wood and metal as they may contain harmful lead.
Treat any knots in wood with an appropriate knotting solution. Any surface defects should be filled with the appropriate filler. Prime any bare metal with 1 coat of Dulux Trade Metal Primer. When painting areas such as plastic rainwater goods, Weathershield Quick Drying Exterior Gloss can be used. Apply 1 coat of Weathershield Quick Drying Exterior Gloss thinned to 1 part water to 10 parts paint direct to the surface.
New Joinery - this is often factory primed using a stain basecoat, also known as a dual-purpose primer. These materials quickly erode when left exposed and may need to be re-primed.
