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SPO Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker - Heavy-Duty Shellac Primer for Smoke, Tar, Creosote & Odours

SPO
Original price £12.99 - Original price £99.99
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Block extreme stains and odours with SPO Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker – a heavy-duty, shellac-based primer that seals smoke damage, tar, creos...

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SPO Tile & Melamine Primer - High-Adhesion Primer for Tiles, Melamine & Glossy Surfaces

SPO
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Prime and transform tiles, melamine, and glossy surfaces with SPO Tile & Melamine Primer – a high-adhesion, water-based primer that bonds to di...

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SPO All Metals Primer - Anti-Corrosive Water-Based Metal Primer for Steel, Aluminium & Iron

SPO
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Prime and protect metal surfaces with SPO All Metals Primer – an anti-corrosive, water-based metal primer that prevents rust and promotes superior ...

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Teamac Rust Converter - Chemical Rust Stabiliser for Hard-to-Remove Rust on Metal

Teamac
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Stabilise and stop the rusting process on metal with Teamac Rust Converter, a water-based chemical rust stabiliser that converts hard-to-remove rus...

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Coo-Var ProSeal High Performance Primer - 2-Pack Epoxy Primer for Porous Floors & Tricky Surfaces

Coo-Var
Original price £140.00 - Original price £140.00
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Prolong floor life and ensure ultimate adhesion with Coo-Var ProSeal High Performance Primer, a water-based 2-pack epoxy primer designed for porous...

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Teamac Zinc Phosphate Primer | High-Performance Anti-Corrosive Metal Primer for Steel & Iron

Teamac
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Teamac Zinc Phosphate Primer is a high-performance, modified alkyd anti-corrosive primer for iron and steel. Its zinc phosphate pigmentation provid...

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SPO Two-Pack Floor Primer & Sealer - Water-Based Epoxy Primer for Concrete, Tiles & Power-Floated Floors

SPO
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Ensure long-lasting floor paint adhesion with SPO Two-Pack Floor Primer & Sealer – a water-based epoxy primer that seals porous concrete and bo...

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Coo-Var Dampshield | Two-Pack Epoxy Damp Proof Membrane Primer for Concrete Floors

Coo-Var
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Coo-Var Dampshield is a two-component, solvent-free epoxy resin membrane that acts as a damp proof membrane (DPM) on concrete floors. It is toleran...

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Rustins G-Shield | Electro-Smog Shielding Paint | EMF & 5G Signal Blocking Coating

Rustins
Original price £12.00 - Original price £60.00
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Rustins G-Shield is a water-based, solvent-free electro-smog shielding paint formulated to provide reliable protection from high-frequency electrom...

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Teamac Metalcote Primer Undercoat | High-Opacity Oil-Based Undercoat for Metal, Wood & GRP

Teamac
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Teamac Metalcote Primer Undercoat is a high-opacity, oil-based interior and exterior undercoat designed for use with Teamac Metalcote Enamel. Its h...

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SPO MDF Primer - Water-Based Sealer for MDF, Plywood & Wood Surfaces

SPO
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Seal and prime MDF, plywood, and wood surfaces with SPO MDF Primer – a fast-drying, water-based sealer that prevents fibre raise, reduces paint abs...

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SPO General Purpose Stain Block Primer - Multi-Surface Stain Blocker for Watermarks, Nicotine & Graffiti

SPO
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Block and seal large-area stains with SPO General Purpose Stain Block Primer – a solvent-based stain blocker that prevents bleed-through from water...

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Coo-Var Patent Knotting | Shellac Knot Sealer to Prevent Resin Bleed & Staining on Wood

Coo-Var
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Coo-Var Patent Knotting is a low-viscosity, shellac-based knot sealer designed to seal knotted and resinous areas of wood, preventing resin bleed a...

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Coo-Var Acrylic Primer Sealer Undercoat | Water-Based Low-Odour Primer for Wood, Plaster & Most Surfaces

Coo-Var
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Coo-Var Acrylic Primer Sealer Undercoat is a water-based, low-odour primer designed to prime and seal most surfaces inside and outside. It is ideal...

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Teamac T-Wash Mordant Solution | Galvanised Steel Pre-Treatment for Paint Adhesion

Teamac
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Teamac T-Wash Mordant Solution is an acidic copper salt solution designed to pre-treat clean zinc and galvanised steel surfaces, providing a chemic...

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FAQs

Which is the best paint primer I can buy in the UK?

For all-round versatility, decorators rate a high-adhesion water-based multi-surface primer: it grips wood, metal and tiles, blocks stains and is touch-dry in 30 minutes—perfect for fast UK refurb jobs.

Do I need a separate Wood Primer for bare MDF?

Yes. MDF soaks up moisture, so a dedicated MDF Primer seals the fibres, prevents swelling and gives you an ultra-smooth base for gloss or eggshell.

Can a Stain Block Primer hide nicotine and water marks?

Absolutely. Shellac-based stain blockers lock in smoke, tannin and watermark shadows in one coat and can be recoated with emulsion in 45 minutes.

What primer should I use on bathroom tiles before painting?

Choose a specialist Tile Primer formulated for ceramic and porcelain; it etches to the glossy glaze, allowing your chosen top-coat to resist steam and daily cleaning.

Is there a primer sealer for fresh plaster?

A breathable Plaster Primer or Drywall Primer like Coo-Var Water Based Primer Sealer Undercoats with seal plaster ready for the top coat.

Can I paint galvanised steel without sanding first?

yes, use Teamac T-Wash (Mordant Solution), Teamac T-Wash creates a reliable foundation by etching the metal, ensuring your paint bonds securely for long-lasting protection and appearance.

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Paint Primers

Paint Primers, provide solutions for problems such as flaking paint, yellowing or patchy top coats before they happen. Our wide range of premium Paint Primers, seal, hide and bond to form a firm foundation for the paint topcoat. This collection of the best Paint Primers guarantees a rock solid bond on timber, metal, tiles, new plaster and more. Bringing you brands with 120 years of British primer innovation, we’ve done the testing so you don’t have to. Every Wood Primer, Metal Primer, Stain Block Primer, Tile Primer, Plaster Primer and Drywall Primer here is blended in the UK and trusted by thousands to provide results.

Whether you’re sealing cedar cladding, or bleeds on knotty pine, locking in rust on railings or gripping to glossy porcelain tile splash backs, our primers make the job simple. Choose fast dry acrylic multi surface formulas for low odour, day rate turnarounds; shellac stain blockers for the toughest stains like nicotine, water and smoke marks; zinc phosphate metal primers for long term corrosion defence; or alkali resistant masonry sealers to calm fresh render. Each option lays down an even, high build base that lets your chosen finish coat glide on and stay bright for years.

Because the right primer means fewer coats and fewer call backs, decorators, landlords and DIYers alike trust these products for everything from loft conversions and bathroom refits to retail fit outs and listed building renovations. 

Our mission is to stock the best UK Specialist Primers money can buy such as Stain Block PrimersMetal Primers, Floor Primers and Wood Primers.

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