wood primer

Pre-paint timber sealer

Wood primer is a preparatory coating applied to bare wood before painting.

It seals the porous surface, prevents tannin bleed-through, and helps paint adhere better.

Different formulations exist for interior and exterior use: Apply a coat of wood primer and let it dry overnight before painting.

Related

latex · oil-based · grain · bare · knots · pine · oak · brush · paint brush · roller · coverage · adhesion · drying · drying time · furniture · furniture restoration · deck · fence

Opposites
coating sequence

wood primertopcoat

Outermost garment layer

finish coat · final coat · top coat · varnish · lacquer

surface treatment approach

wood primerpaint stripper

Chemical that dissolves finishes

raw wood · untreated wood · sanding

Family

wood, primer, woods, wooded, wooden, woody, woodsy, woodland, woodwork

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G