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Sikkens Rubbol Primer White

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Sikkens Rubbol Primer White

4.9/5 (35 reviews)
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Sikkens Rubbol Primer White
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Premium quality, solvent-borne primer/undercoat that can be used on interior and exterior timber.

Features

  • A premium quality, solvent-borne primer / undercoat for interior and exterior timbers
  • Can also be used as an undercoat on suitably prepared and primed metals and hard plastics
  • Excellent absorption, adhesion and levelling properties
  • High VOC
Brand
Sikkens
Drying time
18 hrs
No. of coats
1 coat
Size
1L, 2.5L, 5L
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Overview

Sikkens Rubbol Primer, (previously known as Sikkens Rubbol Primer Plus) is a solvent-based primer and undercoat for use on interior and exterior wood, primed metals and hard plastics.

Perfect for wood with open pores, cracks and joints. Also suitable as a mid-coat for metal, before application of a Sikkens Rubbol top coat.

Preparation

Timber surfaces to be treated must be clean, dry, and free from all traces of dust, dirt, wax and grease. The moisture content of the timber must not exceed 18%. This figure will be 14% or lower for interior timbers.

New or Bare Timber

  1. Lightly abrade the wood surface and remove any sanding dust
  2. Degrease any exposed bare timber surface by wiping with a lint-free cloth dampened in methylated spirit
  3. Any hard crystallized resin at the surface of the timber should be removed with a scraper
  4. Remaining resinous residues may be removed using a suitable solvent
  5. Any mould and algae growth must be eradicated using a suitable fungicide or mould and mildew remover
  6. Knotting may be used to reduce extractive discolouration, however, knotting is not always fully effective in sealing in resin, and the adhesion of subsequent coatings may be impaired
  7. When filling, use a suitable wood filler specifically designed for use with timber, as general or all purpose fillers are not suitable, particularly on external areas
  8. Where a superficial application of preservative to softwoods and hardwoods is deemed necessary, be sure to only use wood preservatives that do not contain wax or silicone
  9. Preservative pre-treatments must be fully dry prior to application
  10. Do not use this product on substrates which have had water-repellent preservative pre-treatments applied
  11. Where possible, the first coat should be applied all round prior to fixing
  12. Only use non-ferrous screws, nails and fixings

Previously Coated Timber

  1. Denib (lightly sand) using a fine grade nylon abrasive pad or a fine grade (P240 or finer) wet or dry silicon carbide abrasive paper, in the direction of the grain
  2. Do not break through the surface coating, and remove any remaining dust after sanding
  3. Where there is localised damage, or deterioration has occurred as a result of exposure of the factory coating for longer than 3 months, affected areas should be thoroughly sanded back to a sound substrate

Old Timber

  1. All damaged or decayed timber must be removed and replaced, cutting at least 25mm into sound timber
  2. When splicing in new sections consider whether the timber species natural durability is sufficient
  3. Then treat as Previously Treated Timber or New or Bare Timber as necessary

Metal and Hard Plastic

  1. For use only on non-ferrous metals and hard, non-porous plastics
  2. Make sure substrate is suitably primed with an appropriate primer for metal or hard plastic

Application

Always do a test area before starting any project and follow the manufacturer's instructions on the tin at all times. Stir thoroughly before use.

Timber

  1. Apply one coat with a good quality, synthetic bristle brush
  2. Apply thinly and evenly, in the direction of the wood grain, paying special attention to the end grain, tops and bottoms of doors, and undersides of window sills
  3. Allow 18 hours drying time before applying a top coat

Metal and Hard Plastic

  1. Apply a suitable primer and allow to dry
  2. Apply two coats of Sikkens Rubbol Primer with 18 hours between coats
  3. Allow to dry thoroughly before application of a suitable top coat

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  • 4 stars: 3 (9%)
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Tracy Scott
Always top quality paint

A great primer undercoat, the best I've used

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Gary Cornish
Premium product for external work.

Excellent coverage and flexibility but have only given it 4 stars because, even after thorough stirring, the paint is thinner than previously bought 5ltr tins ( have Sikkens been fiddling with the formula ? ).

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Pete Taylor
Excellent product

Easy to apply, good coverage, smooth coverage

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Cheryl Dawn Suthon
Perfect product

Sikkens Rubbol Primer is easy to apply and works in conjunction with with Sikkens XD Gloss.

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Kathleen Grieve
Best primer paint on the market.

Have been using this primer for many years, wears well, if applied as per instructions.

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Sarah Beaufoy
Great Service

Products from wood finishes direct always arrive SO quickly and are a good price. This paint is brill, gives a fab shiney finish which I love

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Morag Shaw
It was as expected.

What can I say? It covered the window frames as expected, and gave a good base for the top coat.

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Tessa Henley
Sikkens Primer

It’s hard to stir and thick to paint but it covers well. Time will tell if it lasts better that the outdoor wood paint that I used last time. But so far so good.

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Isobel Bushell
It was recommended

Really nice paint to use, great coverage. If the preparation is good it is recommended for longevity. I have used the qr code to re order.

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Sarah H
Fantastic oil based primer

Best I’ve ever used. Front door looks like number 10.

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Andy W
Expensive but good

A base coat so good it looks like a finished coat.

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Mrs P Ginn
Very good

Goes on wood very well . Excellent service

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Mrs Angela Cox
Easy to apply

Very good I done two coats, the next day it rained. I wiped the water off and the paint was great.

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Alan Saddler
Perfect primer undercoat

When only the best will do for external sash windows

M
Myles Wright
Excellent set of products - Skkkens Rubbol Primer and the Sikkens Rubbol Satura plus

Great strong paint. Use it on wood; and also in high traffic areas.

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Chris Gosling
Advised to use this product and they were right.

Wanted advice on what to use to cover dark stained wood and this product did a great job. Very competitive on price - Thanks

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Mark McCreedy
Very easy to apply

Great coverage forms a Superb base coat

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Martin
Excellent Product, Fast Delivery

Excellent Product, good coverage and applies very well. Fast delivery, ordered before 5pm and had the next day. Very fast service & delivery and will be back.

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Paul Scott
Extremely happy with the results. Easy to apply and forgiving of a DIY'ers shortcomings.

It's early days but I had the sense of applying a top quality paint.

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Caroline wilkinson
Super paint for covering dark wood.

Having battled with Dulux trade gloss which gave a very disappointing finish, I resorted to Sikkens for all my dark interior woodwork. It adheres well to lightly keyed varnish and glides on to give a lovely even finish with a brush and roller. The finish is satin, despite being an undercoat. As I had 5 triple and 5 single neglected varnished windows to sand and paint I needed to minimise the labour and Sikkens achieved this easily. The brilliant white satin finish looks like a top coat, so much so that I have put my blinds back up until I'm ready for the top coat. My home looks bright and modern now. I can't recommend this paint highly enough. Fabulous.

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Caroline wilkinson
Super, even finish, goes on like a dream

I am currently painting weathered hardwood window frames, barge boarding and a metal garage door with Sikkens, Rubbol plus. I was initially disheartened at the amount of work needed to achieve a good finish but I knew with Sikkens the end result would be worth the hours spent sanding the old varnish and weathered wood back to a smooth finish. Despite the uneven colouring of the wood and remaining wood stain, Sikkens gave an even finish on the first coat despite using paint brushes and gloss rollers from B&M due to its excellent leveling properties. 2 coats of primer plus gave a super, smooth, satin finish which looks like the finished article. I can't recommend this paint enough.

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Ian
My decorator was pleased to be using this product.Easy to apply.

Have used Primer Plus before and regard it among the best on the market.

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Adam Dudley
top quality paint for sash window renovations

top quality paint for sash window renovations - good price and quick delivery - MARV

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Lou Simmonds
Fabulous product delivered in THE fastest time! Thankyou😄

Superb finish and very reassuring to have long guarantee.

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C J Galvin
Top quality primer/undercoat for wood and other surfaces. Interior and exterior.

A top quality paint that is not so easy to find in the usual high street stores.

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Blackfingers
Covers well

This adheres well, being quite thick, yet flows easily to provide a good base

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Neil Gibson
Good product, does what it says on the tin.

I find this product gives good coverage and is a sound base for the top coat.

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Karen Northeast
Excellent and easy to apply.

Excellent ! Will be using this again on my new gates.

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Micheal Goold
Good quality product

Easy to use, makes top coat easy to apply

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Imran Ahmed
Great product for a professional finish

Recommended to me by professional garage door makers. Make sure you treat raw timber with a non-water-repellent treatment.

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Biddy Wells
good quality, nice to use

Adheres well to the wood, gives a good base for the top coat.

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J Galvin
Does what it says on the tin

Door manufacturer spcified use of this to comply with guarantee, so it must be good

R
Richard Harries
Excellent paint

The Sikkens Primer is easy to apply and is the best primer or undercoat I have used.

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