Feast Watson Timber Primer

When embarking on your DIY timber project, make sure to give our wood primer prime-time spotlight in your preparation routine.

Feast Watson Timber Primer is the essential first step to prepping your timber for stain and varnish.

Designed to preserve wood by inhibiting mould and repelling water, our Primer is the perfect choice for all exterior timber or interior damp areas (such as bathrooms). Use on new timber for lasting results.

Note: Timber Primer should NOT be used under penetrating coatings such as Feast Watson Wood Shield Oil, Feast Watson Matt Look Decking Oil or Feast Watson Timber & Deck Stain.

Projects
  • Furniture

Sizes
  • 1L

Where to use

Interior/Exterior, on all new timber.

Recoat time

Additional coats can be applied wet on wet

Coverage rate

10m² per litre

Clean up

Mineral Turpentine. Soak application cloths in water prior to disposal.

Number of coats

1 - 2 Coats

Dry time

12 hours

How to prepare my timber for Feast Watson Timber Primer:

A few easy steps:

How to prepare New Timber:

  1. Sand timber and remove all sanding dust before coating.

How to prepare Previously Coated Timber:

  1. Previously coated surfaces need to be sanded to bare timber.

  2. Remember to remove all sanding dust before coating.

How to apply Feast Watson Timber Primer:

It's easy! Just follow these steps:

  1. Ensure your product has been thoroughly stirred before and during application with a flat blade stirrer.

  2. Using a brush, roller or spray, apply your first coat. Ensure edges and end grain are fully coated.

  3. A second coat may be necessary for porous timbers. Additional coats can be applied wet-on-wet.

  4. Leave to dry for 12 hours before overcoating with your desired finish.

You are all primed and ready to go.

How to maintain my timber after using Feast Watson Timber Primer:

  1. Keep an eye on your timber for signs of colour loss or surface defects.

  2. When required, sand back the previous coating and remove dust.

  3. Apply Timber Primer as per application instructions.

  4. Apply desired finish.

Do not pour leftover product down the drain.

Brush leftover product onto newspaper, and allowed to completely dry, before disposing of via general waste collection.

Empty containers should be left open in a well-ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle the container through steel can recycle programs such as Paintback.

Feast Watson Timber Primer

ups icon Helps inhibit mould growth
ups icon Repels water in damp areas
ups icon Ideal base coat for exterior timber
Feast Watson Timber Primer
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