Dulux Trade White Undercoat
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Product Overview
Dulux Trade White Undercoat is a high-performance, solvent-based undercoat engineered for professional brush and roller application on interior and exterior wood and metal surfaces. Designed to build a smooth, high-opacity foundation, it optimizes intercoat adhesion and maximizes color depth and gloss retention when overcoated with finishes like Dulux Trade High Gloss.
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Superior Opacity & Flow: High pigment concentration ensures maximum obliteration over dark or uneven substrates.
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Versatile Application: Suitable for correctly prepared interior trim, doors, window frames, cladding, and metalwork.
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Edge Retention: Formulated to maintain film build and grip on sharp edges and detailed moldings.
Technical Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
| Binder Type | Alkyd Resin |
| Solvent / Cleanup | White Spirit / Brush Cleaner |
| Finish | Matt / High-Build Undercoat |
| Coverage | Up to 17 m² per litre (varies by substrate porosity) |
| Touch Dry Time | 2 – 6 hours |
| Recoat Time | 6 – 16 hours |
| Recommended Coats | 1 coat (followed by 1–2 gloss topcoats) |
| Application Method | Brush or Roller (Do not spray) |
| VOC Level | High (Up to 300g/L, EU limit value cat. A/d) |
| Film Thickness | Wet: 45 microns | Dry: 20 microns |
Application & Surface Preparation
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Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from wax, oil, or loose material. Bare wood and metal must be primed with an appropriate Dulux Trade primer prior to undercoating.
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Application: Stir thoroughly before use. Apply evenly using a quality natural or synthetic bristle brush or short-pile roller. Lightly rub down between coats once fully dry.