Dulux Aqua UniPrimer
Why Dulux Trade Aqua UniPrimer Is a Game Changer for Modern Decorating
When it comes to professional decorating, the foundation is everything. A high-quality primer doesn’t just prepare the surface – it ensures your finish looks sharp, lasts longer, and stands up to everyday wear. One of the standout products in recent years is Dulux Trade Aqua UniPrimer. Here’s why so many decorators and discerning DIYers are adding it to their kit.
Key Benefits
✅ Quick-drying & low odour
Ideal for projects where downtime is limited or ventilation is poor. You can recoat in just a few hours, keeping jobs moving smoothly.
✅ Great adhesion
Sticks reliably to previously painted or bare wood and metal, ensuring topcoats perform at their best.
✅ Stain blocking
Helps lock in tannins, old colour residues, and minor stains, so your finish stays true.
✅ Smooth base for Aqua finishes
The specially balanced formula helps reduce brush marks and promotes an even, professional-looking topcoat.
Where and When to Use It
On interior and exterior softwood and hardwood surfaces
On metal surfaces (after proper preparation)
For refurbishing old joinery, doors, windows, skirtings and trims
As a first coat before Dulux Trade Aqua Undercoat and Aqua topcoats
Tips for Best Results
1. Surface prep matters
Sand back any gloss and remove dust and grease. Clean metal surfaces thoroughly and spot-prime bare metal if needed.
2. Stir well before use
Like many water-based products, it benefits from a good stir to ensure consistency.
3. Watch drying times
Touch dry in about 1–2 hours; ready to recoat in around 4–6 hours, depending on conditions.
4. Use synthetic brushes or short-pile rollers
Water-based products flow better with modern synthetic bristles and rollers, helping you achieve a smoother finish.
5. Don’t overload
Apply evenly – thick coats can extend drying times and affect adhesion.