Professional Undercoat

Dulux Professional Undercoat is the ideal partner for Dulux Professional Liquid Gloss.

Surface preparation

Ensure surfaces to be painted are sound (i.e. not flaking and are sanded down), clean and dry.
Before surface preparation, read the information in the Safety, Health and Environmental Information section about old lead based paints.
For wood, treat any knots with knotting solution.
Prime bare metal with Dulux Metal Primer.
Any surface defects should be filled with the appropriate Polycell Polyfilla product.

How to use

Apply 1 coat of the appropriate Dulux Professional Undercoat followed by 1 or 2 coats of Dulux Professional Liquid Gloss. Allow 16 hours between coats.

Health and safety

Solvent based paint
FLAMMABLE
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Contains cobalt carboxylate and ethyl methyl ketoxime. May produce an allergic reaction.
Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. Contains white spirit. Use only in well ventilated areas. Inside always keep doors and windows fully open during application and drying. Do not use on large surface areas or in confined spaces.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. When painting it is advisable to wear eye protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water or a proprietary skin cleanser. Do not use solvent, thinners or white spirit. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not empty into drains or watercourses. Some local authorities have special facilities for disposing of waste paint.
Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.
This product contains no added lead.
However, the wood and metal surfaces of the building, especially if it is pre-1960, may have been decorated in the past with a paint made with lead pigments. Preparation and removal of such paint can be hazardous. For a free leaflet explaining how the surface should be prepared safely, contact the Customer Care Centre at ICI Paints, Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5DS. Tel 08444 817 817.

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