Universal Primer

Universal Primer

Our durable, strong, solvent-based Universal Primer can be used on a variety of surfaces, including wood, metal and masonry.
 

What You Need to Know…

 
All of our primers have been expertly designed to increase paint durability, add additional protection to any materials being painted, and ensure better adhesion or paint to surfaces. They can be used on iron, steel, plaster and softwood.
 
Available in 1-litre, 2-litre and 5-litre packs, this matt-finish primer can help you complete any task, from single pieces to whole exteriors.
 

Multi-Surface Work

 
Our Universal Primer can work as an undercoat on a wide variety of surfaces and, thanks to the resins contained within the primer, it will adhere to the surface instead of soaking into the material.
 

Solvent-Based

 
All our primers are solvent-based, which is ideal for sealing, stain blocking and finishing.
 

Colours

 
Our Universal Primer is available in both white and red oxide for a variety of different uses.
 
Take a look at the Safety Sheet and Data Sheet of Johnstone's Trade Universal Primer below.

Johnstones Trade Paint
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Iron / Steel
Masonry
Plaster
Softwood
Wood
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Johnstones Trade Paint
1ltr, 2.5ltr, 5ltr
Johnstones Trade Paint
White & Red Oxide
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Matt
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Solvent Based
Johnstones Trade Paint
16-24hrs
Johnstones Trade Paint
12 sqm/l
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Safety
Sheet

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Data
Sheet

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Aqua Guard Durable Gloss Finish aqua guard durable gloss finish Ultimate durability Resists grease, stains and scratches Water-based with outstanding flow and finish Compare (max 3)
Aqua Guard Durable Matt Finish aqua guard durable matt finish Ultimate durability Resists grease, stains and scratches Water-based with outstanding flow and finish Compare (max 3)
Aqua Guard Primer Undercoat aqua guard primer undercoat Blocks resinous timber staining Excellent opacity Water-based with outstanding flow and adhesion Compare (max 3)
Aqua Guard Durable Water Based Satin aqua guard durable water based satin Ultimate Durability Resists grease, stains and scratches Water-based with outstanding flow and finish Compare (max 3)
Joncryl Primer Undercoat joncryl primer undercoat Low odour Quick drying High opacity Compare (max 3)
Professional Gloss professional gloss Durable Excellent opacity Wood/Metal Compare (max 3)
Professional Undercoat professional undercoat Excellent opacity Solvent based Interior & Exterior Compare (max 3)
Eggshell eggshell Hard wearing Washable Resists condensation Compare (max 3)
Satin Finish satin finish Hard wearing Wood/Metal Washable Compare (max 3)
Aqua Water Based Gloss aqua water based gloss Low odour Quick drying Less yellowing Compare (max 3)
Aqua Water Based Undercoat aqua water based undercoat Low odour Quick drying Re-coat 4-6 hours Compare (max 3)
Acrylic Satin acrylic satin Low odour Quick drying High opacity Compare (max 3)
Aqua Water Based Satin aqua water based satin Low odour Quick drying Less yellowing Compare (max 3)

EXTERNAL PAINT PRODUCTS

Silicone Masonry silicone masonry Weather resistant 15 years life Excellent adhesion Compare (max 3)
Self-Cleaning Masonry self-cleaning masonry Dirt resistant Water Based Nano technology Compare (max 3)
Stormshield Smooth Masonry stormshield smooth masonry Rain resistant Apply from 2°C and rising. New and improved Compare (max 3)
Pliolite Based Masonry Finish pliolite based masonry finish Great adhesion Smooth finish Apply in low temps Compare (max 3)
Textured Masonry textured masonry Anti-Carbonation Disguise uneven srfaces Water Based Compare (max 3)
Jontex High Build Textured Masonry jontex high build textured masonry Long term protection Ideal for badly weathered masonry Water Based Compare (max 3)
Stabilising Solution stabilising solution Solvent based Binds substrates Tough Compare (max 3)
Quick Dry Stabilising Solution quick dry stabilising solution Re-coat 2-4 hours Quick drying Water Based Compare (max 3)
Water Seal water seal Solvent based Water repellent surface Substrate can breathe Compare (max 3)
Flexible Gloss flexible gloss 8 years life Solvent based Cracking resistance Compare (max 3)
Flexible Satin flexible satin 8 years life Cracking resistance Solvent based Compare (max 3)
Flexible Undercoat flexible undercoat 8 years life Retains flexibility Solvent based Compare (max 3)

MASONRY

Sol Silicate sol silicate Ideal for preserving lime render surfaces Fully breathable and non-film forming Ultimate weather protection Compare (max 3)
Sol Silicate Primer sol silicate primer Binds friable surfaces and evens out irregular surface porosity Excellent adhesion on lime, porous and friable surfaces High permeability to support fully breathable system Compare (max 3)

WALLS & CEILINGS

UltraLast Matt ultralast matt Resilient Scuff Protection Stain resistant and easily cleaned Extends maintenance Compare (max 3)
Air Pure air pure Air purifying technology Bio-based Flat matt finish Compare (max 3)
Covaplus Vinyl Matt covaplus vinyl matt Superior Opacity and Covering Power* Superior Coverage at 17m2 per litre* Superior Flow for easier application* Compare (max 3)
Cleanable Matt cleanable matt Easy Clean Technology True Matt finish that stays matt after cleaning Superior Cleanability Compare (max 3)
Johnstone's Trade Perfect Matt johnstone's trade perfect matt Eliminates visible application marks Flawless flat matt finish Effortless spot repair Compare (max 3)
StainAway stainaway Stain blocking properties Class 1 Scrub Rating High opacity Compare (max 3)
Dry Lining Paint dry lining paint Hides imperfections Easy to touch up Touch dry 1-2 hrs Compare (max 3)
Jonmat Premium Contract Matt jonmat premium contract matt Premium obliterating For new plaster Quality + Economy Compare (max 3)
Acrylic Durable Eggshell acrylic durable eggshell Quick drying Tough & Durable Non-yellowing Compare (max 3)
Vinyl Soft Sheen vinyl soft sheen Easy to apply Washable Dirt resistant Compare (max 3)
Vinyl Silk vinyl silk Wide colour offer Wasable surface Easy maintenance Compare (max 3)
Acrylic Durable Matt acrylic durable matt Durable Low odour Quick drying Compare (max 3)

EWI / RENDERS PRODUCTS

Full Silicone Render 1.0mm full silicone render 1.0mm Over 200 colours Durable Excellent opacity Compare (max 3)
High Flexibility Render Basecoat high flexibility render basecoat Versatile Easy to apply Highly flexible Compare (max 3)
High Performance Key Coat Primer high performance key coat primer Excellent adhesion Fibre reinforced Cracking resistance Compare (max 3)
Mineral Thin Coat Render mineral thin coat render Apply in low temps Fast drying No primer required Compare (max 3)
One Coat Render one coat render Versatile Easy to apply Weather resistant Compare (max 3)
High Performance Scratch Render high performance scratch render Versatile Easy to apply Long term protection Compare (max 3)
Silicone Enhanced Render 1.5mm silicone enhanced render 1.5mm Highly Durable Over 200 colours EMPTY Compare (max 3)
High Performance Render Basecoat high performance render basecoat Durable Long term protection Water repellent surface Compare (max 3)
Silicone Enhanced Render Primer silicone enhanced render primer Over 200 colours Durable Excellent opacity Compare (max 3)
Silicone Enhanced Render 1.0mm silicone enhanced render 1.0mm 30 years life expectancy Over 200 colours Highly Durable Compare (max 3)
Full Silicone Render 1.5mm full silicone render 1.5mm Durable Weather protective Over 150 colours Compare (max 3)
Full Silicone Render Primer full silicone render primer Over 200 colours Durable Excellent opacity Compare (max 3)
High Performance Insulation Panel Adhesive high performance insulation panel adhesive Excellent adhesion Easy to apply Tough Compare (max 3)
High Performance Dash Receiver Render high performance dash receiver render Low water uptake Cracking resistance Durable Compare (max 3)
High Performance Brick Effect Render high performance brick effect render Versatile Easy to apply Cracking resistance Compare (max 3)

PRIMERS

Universal Primer universal primer Multi surface work Solvent based Wood/Metal Compare (max 3)
Ultra Primer and Finish ultra primer and finish Tough Stain blocking properties Great adhesion Compare (max 3)
Ultra Primer Sealer ultra primer sealer Quick drying Tough Stain blocking properties Compare (max 3)
Advanced Stain Block Primer advanced stain block primer Solvent based Seals problem surfaces Stops bleeding & Stains Compare (max 3)
Stain Block Primer stain block primer Durable Stops bleeding & Stains Non yellowing Compare (max 3)
Alkali Resisting Primer alkali resisting primer Solvent based Exceptional resistance Alkali attack Compare (max 3)
Wood Primer wood primer Solvent based Interior & Exterior Ideal for overcoating Compare (max 3)
Aluminium Wood Primer aluminium wood primer Solvent based Self-knotting Seals damaged surfaces Compare (max 3)
MDF Primer mdf primer Low odour Quick drying Ideal for overcoating Compare (max 3)
Advanced Multi Surface Primer advanced multi surface primer Low odour Anti-corrosive Excellent adhesion Compare (max 3)

FLOOR PROTECTION SYSTEM

2 Pack Epoxy Solvent Based Floor Paint 2 pack epoxy solvent based floor paint Solvent based Impact resistant Abrasion resistant Compare (max 3)
Anti Slip Flortred anti slip flortred Solvent based Slip resistant Low - Med Traffic Compare (max 3)
Flortred flortred Low - Med Traffic Solvent based Anti-Slip Additive Compare (max 3)
Anti Slip Additive anti slip additive Durable Anti-Slip Additive Tough Compare (max 3)
2 Pack Epoxy Water Based Floor Paint 2 pack epoxy water based floor paint Low odour Water Based Abrasion resistant Compare (max 3)
Quick Dry Polyurethane Flortred quick dry polyurethane flortred Durable Low odour Quick drying Compare (max 3)
Acid Etch Solution acid etch solution Pre-treatment Improves adhesion Creates a key Compare (max 3)

METAL DEFENCE SYSTEM

Smooth Metal Paint smooth metal paint 5 Years protection Anti-corrosive Excellent adhesion Compare (max 3)
Steel & Cladding Semi-Gloss Topcoat steel & cladding semi-gloss topcoat Durable UV resistant Protects corrosion Compare (max 3)
Agricultural Oxide agricultural oxide Excellent opacity Solvent based Weather resistant Compare (max 3)
Single Pack Primer single pack primer Quick drying Solvent based Excellent adhesion Compare (max 3)
Quick Drying Metal Primer quick drying metal primer Quick drying Water Based Anti-corrosive Compare (max 3)
Quick Dry Zinc Phosphate Primer quick dry zinc phosphate primer Solvent based Anti-corrosive Excellent adhesion Compare (max 3)
Mordant Solution mordant solution Pre-treatment Great adhesion Solvent based Compare (max 3)
Cleaner & Degreaser cleaner & degreaser Excellent degreaser Akaline substance Suitable for overcoating Compare (max 3)
Quick Drying Steel & Cladding quick drying steel & cladding Quick drying Anti-corrosive 8 years protection Compare (max 3)

HYGIENE DEFENCE SYSTEM

Microbarr Anti Bacterial Acrylic Matt microbarr anti bacterial acrylic matt Tough & Durable Washable Water Based Compare (max 3)
Microbarr Anti Bacterial Acrylic Eggshell microbarr anti bacterial acrylic eggshell Tough & Durable Washable Water Based Compare (max 3)
Professional Sterilisation Wash professional sterilisation wash Water Based Mould control Range of substrates Compare (max 3)

FLAME RETARDENT - FIRE DEFENCE SYSTEM

Flame Retardant Durable Matt flame retardant durable matt Low odour Quick drying Water Based Compare (max 3)
Flame Retardant Acrylic Eggshell flame retardant acrylic eggshell Low odour Quick drying Water Based Compare (max 3)

SPECIALIST COATINGS

Quick Dry Matt Blackboard Paint quick dry matt blackboard paint Water Based Non-reflective Deal flat finish Compare (max 3)
Flat Oil Paint flat oil paint Solvent based Durable Excellent obliteration Compare (max 3)
Heavy Duty Glaze heavy duty glaze Durable High traffic areas Tough Compare (max 3)
Black Bitumen black bitumen Solvent based Resistant finish Water proofing elements Compare (max 3)

WOODCARE

Classic Matt Woodstain classic matt woodstain Resists cracking 5 years protection Easy maintenance Compare (max 3)
Satin Woodstain satin woodstain UV resistant 5 years protection Microporous Compare (max 3)
Quick Dry Satin Woodstain quick dry satin woodstain Low odour UV resistant Non yellowing Compare (max 3)
Floor Varnish floor varnish Durable Tough Medium foot traffic Compare (max 3)
Quick Dry Polyurethane Floor Varnish quick dry polyurethane floor varnish Low odour Quick drying High foot traffic Compare (max 3)
Polyurethane Varnish polyurethane varnish Durable Solvent based Tough Compare (max 3)
Durable Quick Dry Polyurethane Varnish durable quick dry polyurethane varnish Water Based Durable Tough Compare (max 3)
Heavy Duty Yacht Varnish heavy duty yacht varnish Durable Tough UV resistant Compare (max 3)
Opaque Wood Finish opaque wood finish UV resistant Resists cracking Protects from water Compare (max 3)
Quick Dry Opaque Wood Finish quick dry opaque wood finish Quick drying Water Based Weather protective Compare (max 3)
Decking Stain decking stain Water repellent surface 3 years life Quick drying Compare (max 3)
Shed & Fence Treatment shed & fence treatment Water repellent surface Fade resistant UV resistant Compare (max 3)
Teak Oil teak oil Replaces natural oils Enhances natural wood beauty Strenghtens timber Compare (max 3)
Knotting Solution knotting solution Quick drying Prevents sap bleeding Non discolouring Compare (max 3)
Danish Oil danish oil Deep penetration Re-coat in 20 mins Solvent based Compare (max 3)

ESSENTIALS

TC1 Thinner & Cleaner tc1 thinner & cleaner Solvent based Fast evaporating Thinner & cleaner Compare (max 3)
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