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Colormet Adhesion Primer (Water Based)

High adhesion, water-based, tack coat for smooth, impervious surfaces

A water-based acrylic adhesion primer designed to promote strong bonding on smooth, dense surfaces where standard coatings may fail.

Colormet Adhesion Primer WB is part of the Colormet range and is primarily used with Colormet Ultra topcoat.

Product Features

  • High adhesion water-based primer for smooth surfaces
  • Suitable for metal, PVC, glass, wood and more
  • Low odour, non-toxic formulation for indoor use and food environments
  • Excellent UV resistance for internal and external applications
  • Fast drying – touch dry in approximately 20 minutes
  • Compatible with Colormet Ultra and other water-based coatings
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Lead time 6 working days. Order today for estimated dispatch by 22/06/2026.
£92.90
ex. VAT £111.48 inc. VAT
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Colormet Adhesion Primer WB is a water-dispersed acrylic primer specially formulated to prime smooth, dense surfaces where other paint formulations would fail to adhere.
It possesses excellent flow properties and UV resistance and remains flexible when dry, with a satin finish.

Typical Uses

Colormet Adhesion Primer WB is part of the Colormet range and is primarily used with Colormet Ultra topcoat. It is however a truly universal primer, being compatible with a wide range of other water-based paints as well as adhering to the most problematic smooth surfaces, and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Its low odour water-based formulation is non-toxic and ideal for food environments.

Suitable substrates

Colormet Adhesion Primer WB will adhere to galvanised steel, copper, zinc, polycarbonate and hard PVC, as well as wood, gypsum, plaster, cement, bricks and other construction materials.

Colour & Packaging

Colormet Adhesion Primer WB is available in white as standard and is supplied in 2.5L units.

Application temperature Minimum is 5°C
Drying Touch dry in approximately 20 minutes, rain resistant after 1 hour
Overcoating Time 24 hours
Full cure 48 hours
Primer for Colormet Ultra SB Topcoat, other water based paints
Coverage per 2.5L 25m²
Shelf Life 24 months
Storage Store in a cool, dry, frost-free environment away from sources of ignition, out of direct sunlight, between 5°C and 35°C.

 

Please consult the technical data sheet for full technical product data.

Preparation

Surface must be clean, dry and free of dust, dirt or any other contamination.
Polycote Degrease IT may be used to remove oil or grease, and Polycote Etch IT to remove light surface corrosion.
In general it is not necessary to provide a mechanical key by sanding smooth surfaces. Colormet Adhesion Primer WB will adhere to previous paint or coatings, but such coatings must be sound and it is advised to test a small area beforehand to ensure compatibility.

Application

Stir thoroughly before use.
Colormet Adhesion Primer WB may be applied by brush, conventional spray gun (undiluted) or airless spray (undiluted, nozzle size 11, pressure 200 bars).

Application Conditions

DO NOT apply when temperature is below 5ºC or relative humidity exceeds 80%.

Drying & Overcoating Time

At 20ºC with a 50% relative humidity, Colormet Adhesion Primer WB is touch dry in approximately 20 minutes, rain resistant after 1 hour and recoatable after 24 hours. Full cure is achieved after 48 hours.

Technical Data Sheet
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Safety Data Sheet
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