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Wood Primer

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Applying SPO MDF Primer to MDF Shelving Unit

Wood Primer

Wood Primer solves patchy paint jobs on MDF shelves or slippery melamine cupboards. Our range of premium Wood Primers gives every timber and board a blemish free, long lasting base that grips like glue and seals in seconds. Bringing you the best wood primers from brands with 100 plus years of UK wood primer innovation and manufacturing expertise, We’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Wood Primers, Wood Basecoats and Wood Sealers are blended in Britain for Britain’s ever changeable climate and have already proven themselves on thousands of kitchens, wardrobes and bespoke joinery projects nationwide. Expect easy brushability, fast recoat times and a breathable, low odour film that keeps future topcoats looking fresher for longer.

Unlike generic “one product does all” undercoats, this collection is purpose built for awkward substrates. Choose MDF Primer for bare medium density fibreboard, its high opacity white formula blocks tannin bleed and raises fibres for super smooth sanding. Need to repaint vinyl wrapped cabinets or glossy laminates, Tile & Melamine Primer bites into shiny surfaces so your colour coat won’t scratch or peel. Both options are water based and low VOC, so you can prime indoors without overpowering solvent smells.

From home offices and fitted wardrobes to shop counters and display units, these primers slash prep time and maximise paint life. They’re touch dry in well under an hour, sand beautifully, and accept virtually any water or solvent borne topcoat. That means fewer coats, fewer callbacks and a perfect finish every time, all while meeting today’s tougher UK indoor air standards.

Our mission is to stock the best UK wood Primers, Woodcare paints and Woodcare Products, bringing you the best Wood Stain and ProtectorWood Oils and Decking Paint money can buy.

Expert help since 2009, phone, email or live chat for fast, friendly advice. With UK stock, sharp pricing and next day tracked delivery from Dx or Fedex, order now and give your woodwork the perfect foundation it deserves.

Lacq Turbogel - Wood Reviver | Wood-Reviving Gel

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Is your decking or garden furniture looking dull and weathered? Lacq Turbogel - Wood Reviver brings tired timber back to life, thanks to its thick,...

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

SPO
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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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SPO MDF Primer

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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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Coo-Var Patent Knotting | Shellac Based Knot Sealer

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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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3" Inch High-Quality Paint Brush | SPO

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Achieve professional-grade finishes effortlessly with SPO’s 3" Inch High-Quality Paint Brush. Designed for precision and smooth application, this d...

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4" x 11" Radiator Roller Arm Frame | SPO

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Struggling to reach behind radiators and into narrow corners? SPO’s 4" x 11" Radiator Roller Arm Frame is engineered for precision in tight spaces....

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4" Inch Short Pile Radiator Roller Sleeve | SPO

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Struggling to reach those tricky, hard-to-paint areas behind your radiators? SPO’s 4" Short Pile Radiator Roller Sleeve is your go-to solution for ...

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30cm Plastic Paint Hand Stirrer Mixer | SPO

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Achieve flawless, even paint mixtures every time with SPO’s 30cm Plastic Paint Hand Stirrer Mixer. Designed for manual stirring, this durable and l...

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FAQs

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

For MDF, our water-based MDF Primer offers outstanding opacity, a quick 30-minute touch-dry and just 30 g / L VOC, making it tough to beat for professional or DIY use. For glossy tiles and laminates, Tile & Melamine Primer provides reliable adhesion where others fail.

Can I prime MDF and top-coat the same day?

Yes. MDF Primer can be recoated in as little as six hours at 20 °C, so a morning prime and late-afternoon finish coat is perfectly achievable.

Will Tile & Melamine Primer stick to kitchen splash-backs?

Absolutely. After a light abrasion and clean, one coat delivers a matt key that most water- or oil-based paints will bond to—ideal for tiles in kitchens or bathrooms.

What coverage can I expect?

MDF Primer covers up to 13 m² per litre, while Tile & Melamine Primer averages around 8 m² per litre, depending on surface texture and porosity.

Are these primers low odour and safe for indoor use?

es—both formulas are water-based with VOC levels below 30 g / L, minimising smells and meeting current UK indoor-air guidelines.

What’s the minimum temperature for application?

Apply when the surface and air temperature are above 7 °C to ensure proper film formation and drying.

UNIQUE SOLUTIONS

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