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A high-build sealer to ensure a consistent base before application of compatible top coats.
Features
- A water-based, multi-purpose primer, suitable for all bare, solid and engineered wood
- Particularly well suited for use on stripped or refurbished flooring
- Enhances the natural appearance and grain structure of the timber
- Helps to produce a smooth base for the varnish top coat
- Provides increased adhesion and durability
- Low V.O.C
Brand
Drying time
2 hrs
Coverage
Up to 8 m2 per litre
No. of coats
1
Size
100ml
1L
5L
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Overview
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Manns Extra Tough Primer is perfect for use on any interior wood including furniture, flooring, doors, skirting, architraves and more. It helps to fill slight imperfections in the wood, giving a smoother finish with better adhesion than using just varnish or lacquer alone.
Designed for use as a basecoat for the range of Manns interior and floor varnishes including Manns Extra Tough Floor Varnish and Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish.
Please note: For resinous softwoods such as new pine, naturally oily hardwoods and other problematic timbers, we recommend the use of Manns Trade Intense Primer to seal the wood and prevent issues with the top-coat.
Preparation
Preparation
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Surfaces to be coated with Manns Extra Tough Primer should be clean, dry and free from all surface contaminants such as dust, dirt and grease.
- Fill any gaps or imperfections in the wood with a suitable wood filler
- Sand the wood to the correct grit, usually around 120 to 180 grit depending on project
- Vacuum all traces of sanding dust and if required, clean / degrease the timber with an uncoloured (white) cloth dampened with methylated or white spirit
Application
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Always do a test area before starting any project to test product suitability and final finish. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the container at all times. Manns Extra Tough Primer is ready for use from the container and does not require thinning.
Please Note: Water-based primers for wood should not be used in areas of high humidity or condensation. Optimum application is achieved between 18°C and 22°C with good air movement and ventilation.
- Apply with a good quality synthetic paint brush or microfibre roller
- Once dry, this product can be over-coated without the need for sanding / de-nibbing
Applying Manns Extra Tough Primer over water-based stains
Care should be taken when applying this product over water-based wood stains. For the first coat of primer, apply gently with a brush or roller, in the direction of the wood grain, with just 1 or 2 strokes. Avoid heavy brushing or rolling in multiple directions as this may dislodge or drag the stain. Ones the first coat of primer has fully dried, there is no longer a concern with disturbing the stain. This is not an issue when applying water-based primers or varnishes over solvent-based stains.
Cleaning Equipment
Brushes and equipment should be cleaned immediately after use with warm, soapy water and wiped dry with a cloth.
Finishing
Finishing
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Once dry, Manns Extra Tough Primer can be coated with any of the Manns Extra Tough range of varnishes or lacquers:
| Product | Use |
| Manns Extra Tough Floor Varnish | A clear, water-based polyurethane floor varnish for use on all types of interior wood flooring |
| Manns Extra Tough Interior Varnish | A clear, water-based polyurethane varnish for interior wooden surfaces |
| Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Floor Varnish | An extremely durable, two-component wood floor varnish for all interior softwood and hardwood flooring |
| Manns Trade Extra Tough Pro Lacquer | A two-component, water-based lacquer for high traffic areas, such as wooden floors, kitchens and table tops |
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Reviews
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36 customer reviews
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based on last 18+ months
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It’s simply a good idea!
Using this in conjunction with the varnish yields excellent results.
Chris Sweetman. , 1L (28/08/24)
Glad I used it
It sealed the stain and provided a good base for gloss. Used much less than coverage info said I would need. Used about 3/4 litre for 12m sq floor (2 coats as I used stain first)
Katie Palmer. , 1L (26/08/24)
And it was all yellow
In the room where we wanted the most natural, raw look, this was a disaster. It completely yellowed the pine and bought out all the bits we wanted to hide. We ended up taking it all up and leaving the primer out. Over a day of hard work to undo it. Make sure you test it out before applying (unlike us)!
In the room where we wanted a darker, warmer finish, this worked a treat. We used it with the Manns Antique Pine Stain (diluted) and the Extra Tough Varnish. In this case the stain was too cool and the yellowing primer was a huge help.
Really depends what you're after.
Liam Martin. , 5L (14/08/24)
Makes varnish application easier
Appears to help with varnish application. Easy to use, odour free dries quickly.
David Smith. , 1L (08/08/24)
Goes a long way
Really easily applied, and helped bring out the colour of our pine floorboards very nicely. Finished with two topcoats of satin varnish.
Sally Liddle. , 1L (16/12/23)
Goes a long way
Goes a long way, great base for top coats
Highly recommended
Clifford Wilson. , 1L (09/10/23)
Very satisfied
This primer goes on very well with a decent brush, brings out the wood grain and is said to improve adhesion.
It has a fairly strong vapour in use but being water based, this soon dispersed.
Paul Monks. , 100ml (01/07/23)
It made the difference preparing for Manns Extra Tough Varnish
A little goes a long way. Only needed sample pot for mahogany skirting boards in the kitchen before using Manns Extra Tough Varnish. The end result is now very smooth after spending hours with an well-known varnish which wouldn't take. Wish I'd found this before.
Katherine McGuire. , 100ml (05/10/22)
Excellent products, prices and service - this is a Manns’ world!!
I bought this varnish with the Manns Extra Tough Satin and the Paint Panther varnish stripper to remove some coloured varnish from a pine bare-floorboard floor and retreat. All three products were excellent, this was the first time I had varnished anything since D&T at school and the floor continues to look great a year later. I chose WFD because I found a video on YouTube of theirs which not only helped with product selection but gave me the confidence to give this job a crack myself and save a lot of money without impacting quality of finish.
All products were delivered quickly and with care and prices were very reasonable.
Steven T. , 1L (18/04/22)
Easy to appy
Easy to apply - Paint brush for the edges & roller for the main floor.
Make sure you give it plenty of time to dry and denib (Sand with 400+ grit) before applying top coat of varnish.
Mr Richard L'estrange. , 1L (07/12/21)
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