Universal Undercoat

Finish

Smooth preparatory undercoat finish

Sizes

Available on request

Coverage 

Smooth surfaces: 9–10m² per litre per coat Slightly profiled surfaces: 7–8m² per litre per coat Heavily profiled surfaces: 5–6m² per litre per coat

Colours

White Pastel shades on request

Optima Coatings Universal Undercoat is a versatile oil-based primer undercoat designed to prepare a wide range of surfaces before decorative topcoats are applied. It improves surface uniformity, enhances adhesion and creates a smoother base for quality finishing paints.

Suitable for timber, previously painted surfaces, waterproof cement, plaster, concrete and primed metal, this general-purpose undercoat is ideal for maintenance and renovation work where a reliable foundation coat is required before final painting.

Advantages

• General purpose oil-based undercoat
• Suitable for a wide variety of surfaces
• Creates a smooth base for topcoats
• Improves adhesion of finishing paints
• Helps achieve a more uniform final finish
• Suitable for timber surfaces
• Suitable for previously painted surfaces
• Suitable for waterproof cement surfaces
• Suitable for plaster and concrete
• Suitable for galvanized iron when primed
• Suitable for various primed metal surfaces
• Ideal for renovation and maintenance painting
• Ready for use straight from can
• Easy brush or roller application
• Compatible with quality decorative topcoats
• Good hiding and build properties
• Helps seal repaired imperfections after preparation
• Reliable 12-hour dry time before recoating