Overview

Sikkens Rubbol Primer Plus is a premium quality, solvent based primer/undercoat for use on exterior timber. Suitable as an undercoat over previously coated surfaces, or primed metals and hard plastics. The excellent opacity and adhesion provides a perfect surfaces for Rubbol opaque coatings.

Primes and undercoats in one
Good Levelling properties
Excellent opacity
Excellent absorption and adhesion to timber

Tinted Colour Information

Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Sikkens 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 timber. Can also be used as an undercoat on suitably prepared and primed metals and hard plastics
Base	Solvent Based
Coverage	14-15m² per litre
Drying Time	2-3 Hours
Re-Coat Time	18 Hours
Recommended Coats	1 Coat
Application Method	Brush
VOC Levels	High
Clean Up	Remove as much product as possible from the brush before cleaning with a brush cleaner

Preparation

Always ensure the surface to be treated is clean, dry and free from any dust, algae, fungi or moss.

Resinous deposits should be removed with a scraper.
Degrease the surface with a lint free cloth and suitable solvent, allow to evaporate fully before applying Sikkens.
For previously painted or worn wood use a fine sandpaper of 240 grit work in the direction of to abrade the surface the grain remove any loose paint.
Dust down entire surface.
Fill any cracks, holes or chips, always use a filler designed for timber.
The moisture content of the timber must not exceed 18% for exterior or 14% for interior timber.

Please Note:

New Timber : Where a superficial application of preservative to softwood and hardwood is deemed necessary, such as timbers in Durability Class 3 or lower, use Cuprinol Wood Preserver Clear (BP). For Class 4 (in ground contact) and 5 (marine) use pre-treated wood specific for these conditions. Preservative pre-treatments must be fully dry before the application of Rubbol Primer Plus. Do not use on substrates which have had water-repellent preservative pre-treatments applied.

Application

Before applying stir the product thoroughly and test a small area to ensure colour and adhesion. Colours can vary dependant on surface to be treated.

Do not apply when there is the risk of rain or when temperatures are below 5°C or above 30°C.
Protect from frost and rain until dry.
Always ensure product is fully mixed before and during application to ensure consistency in colour and sheen.
Do not thin.
For best results use a good quality, long-haired, soft bristle brush.
The product should be applied in a full flowing coat, laying off in the direction of the grain, using the minimum number of brushstrokes necessary to produce an acceptable finish.
Avoid over brushing.
Apply 1 coats.
Allow 18 hours before applying a top coat.
On new wood were possible the first coat should be applied all round prior to fixing.
Pay special attention to areas of exposed grain, tops and bottoms of doors and undersides of cills.