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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 Primers, Metal Primers, Floor Primers and Wood Primers.

Expert help since 2009, phone, email or live-chat for shade advice and coverage figures. Fresh UK stock, sharp pricing and next-day tracked delivery by DX or Fedex. Order now and give your paintwork the flawless start it deserves.

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SPO Tile and Melamine Primer shown in its front-facing tin.

SPO Tile & Melamine Primer | Primer for Tiles, Melamine & Glossy Surfaces

SPO
£21.99 - £46.99
£21.99 - £46.99
£21.99 - £46.99
£21.99

SPO Tile & Melamine Primer bonds to tricky surfaces and lets you give shiny tiles, melamine cupboards and other glossy surfaces a brand new loo...

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£21.99 - £46.99
£21.99 - £46.99
£21.99 - £46.99
£21.99
SPO Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker shown in its front facing tin.

SPO Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker | Stain & Odour Blocking Primer

SPO
£12.99 - £19.99
£12.99 - £19.99
£12.99 - £19.99
£12.99

SPO Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker banishes stubborn water marks, smoke damage and lingering smells so your top coat looks perfect first time an...

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£12.99 - £19.99
£12.99 - £19.99
£12.99 - £19.99
£12.99
SPO Two-Pack Floor Primer/Sealer

SPO Two-Pack Floor Primer/Sealer | High-Performance Water-Based Epoxy Primer

SPO
£116.99 - £116.99
£116.99
£116.99 - £116.99
£116.99

Struggling with slippery or hard-to-adhere floors in busy warehouses or garages? SPO’s Two-Pack Floor Primer/Sealer locks in topcoat adhesion, ensu...

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£116.99 - £116.99
£116.99
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£116.99
Rustins G Shield Signal Blocking Coating

Rustins G-Shield (Signal Blocking Coating) | Advanced EMF Shielding

Rustins
£12.00 - £60.00
£12.00 - £60.00
£12.00 - £60.00
£12.00

Concerned about electromagnetic interference in your home or office? Rustins G-Shield harnesses Natural Exfoliated Graphene to shield against high-...

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£12.00 - £60.00
£12.00 - £60.00
£12.00 - £60.00
£12.00
Coo-Var Patent Knotting Wood Knot Sealer

Coo-Var Patent Knotting | Shellac Based Knot Sealer

Coo-Var
£14.79 - £18.29
£14.79 - £18.29
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£14.79

Tired of knots and resin seeping through your paint? Coo-Var Patent Knotting creates a protective shellac barrier that keeps your wood surfaces loo...

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£14.79 - £18.29
£14.79 - £18.29
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£14.79
Coo-Var ProSeal High-Performance Primer Two-Pack Epoxy Primer

Coo-Var ProSeal | High-Performance Two-Pack Epoxy Primer

Coo-Var
£140.00 - £140.00
£140.00
£140.00 - £140.00
£140.00

Struggling with shiny tiles or ultra-smooth floors that standard primers just won’t stick to? Enter Coo-Var ProSeal High-Performance Primer—your go...

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£140.00 - £140.00
£140.00
£140.00 - £140.00
£140.00
Coo-Var Damp Shield Primer

Coo-Var Dampshield Primer Two-Pack Epoxy | Damp-Proof Floor Primer

Coo-Var
£157.45 - £157.45
£157.45
£157.45 - £157.45
£157.45

Safeguard your floors from moisture and damp. This two-pack epoxy formula forms a resilient base—giving you peace of mind that your surfaces stay s...

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£157.45
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£157.45
Teamac Mordant Solution Paint Zinc & Galvanised Steel

Teamac T-Wash (Mordant Solution) | Zinc & Galvanised Steel Preparation

Teamac
£45.89 - £45.89
£45.89
£45.89 - £45.89
£45.89

Tired of paint peeling off galvanised steel or zinc-coated surfaces? Teamac T-Wash creates a reliable foundation by etching the metal, ensuring you...

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£45.89
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£45.89
Teamac zinc phosphate primer

Teamac Zinc Phosphate Primer | High-Performance Metal Primer

Teamac
£18.99 - £40.29
£18.99 - £40.29
£18.99 - £40.29
£18.99

Worried about rust and corrosion on your metal surfaces? Teamac Zinc Phosphate Primer provides robust, anticorrosive properties—perfect for everyth...

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£18.99 - £40.29
£18.99 - £40.29
£18.99 - £40.29
£18.99
Teamac Rust Converter

Teamac Rust Converter | Rust Stabiliser

Teamac
£20.25 - £20.25
£20.25
£20.25 - £20.25
£20.25

Tired of battling stubborn rust on iron and steel? Teamac Rust Converter halts corrosion by converting rust into a solid, paint-ready coating—ensur...

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£20.25 - £20.25
£20.25
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£20.25
Teamac Metalcote Primer Undercoat

Teamac Metalcote Primer Undercoat | Metal Primer

Teamac
£20.99 - £89.45
£20.99 - £89.45
£20.99 - £89.45
£20.99

Seeking a reliable, high-coverage undercoat that readies your metal surfaces for a perfect topcoat? Teamac Metalcote Primer Undercoat delivers smoo...

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£20.99 - £89.45
£20.99 - £89.45
£20.99 - £89.45
£20.99
SPO MDF Primer

SPO MDF Primer

SPO
£19.49 - £52.99
£19.49 - £52.99
£19.49 - £52.99
£19.49

Struggling to get a professional finish on your MDF projects? SPO MDF Primer seals and prepares surfaces for perfect paint adhesion—boosting durabi...

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£19.49 - £52.99
£19.49 - £52.99
£19.49 - £52.99
£19.49
SPO General Purpose Stain Block Primer

SPO General Purpose Stain Block Primer

SPO
£9.95 - £18.49
£9.95 - £18.49
£9.95 - £18.49
£9.95

Plagued by water stains or nicotine marks that keep seeping through your paint? SPO General Purpose Stain Block Primer locks down stubborn blemishe...

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£9.95 - £18.49
£9.95 - £18.49
£9.95 - £18.49
£9.95
Coo-Var Water-Based Primer Sealer Undercoat Multi purpose Primer

Coo-Var Water-Based Primer Sealer Undercoat | Multi-Surface Primer

Coo-Var
£40.95 - £62.45
£40.95 - £62.45
£40.95 - £62.45
£40.95

Need a reliable primer that works on everything from plaster to wood? Coo-Var Water-Based Primer Sealer Undercoat dries quickly, has low odour, and...

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£40.95 - £62.45
£40.95 - £62.45
£40.95 - £62.45
£40.95
SPO All Metals Primer

SPO All Metals Primer

SPO
£9.99 - £37.76
£9.99 - £37.76
£9.99 - £37.76
£9.99

Frustrated with peeling paint or rust forming on your metal surfaces? SPO All Metals Primer offers a swift, water-based solution that bonds confide...

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£9.99 - £37.76
£9.99 - £37.76
£9.99 - £37.76
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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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