Valspar Trade Primer & Undercoat Dark grey Matt Wall & ceiling Primer & undercoat, 2.5L Tin
Product details
Product information
Valspar® Trade Primer and Undercoat has been optimised for use with our Trade Wood and Metal paint. Excellent opacity and hiding power, as well as great adhesion, ensures the surface is well prepared for a professional and durable finish. Apply 1 to 2 coats using a suitable brush, roller or sprayer, if doing a dramatic colour change, you may require additional coats. It covers 15m² per litre, dries to touch in 1 hour and is ready for the next coat in 2 to 4 hours. Valspar® Trade - formulated for the perfect finish.
- Guarantee - Statutory
- Brush, roller or spray application
- Instructions for Use - Stir well before use to ensure paint is thoroughly mixed. Purchase enough paint to complete the job. Apply 1–2 coats using a suitable brush, roller or sprayer. Apply liberally, avoiding excessive rolling or brushing, working from dry areas into the paint’s wet edge. Extra coats may be required when making dramatic colour changes. Dries to touch in about 1 hour under normal conditions. Allow 2-4 hours between coats.
Features and benefits
- High opacity and covering power
- Strong adhesion
- Reliable build and obliteration
- No splatter
- Dry to touch in 1 hour
- Water-based
- Low odour
- Low VOC
Legal information
- Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and reaction mass of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2Hisothiazol-3-one and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (3:1). May produce an allergic reaction. Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe spray or mist.
Health and safety
Please note that this item has additional safety or regulatory datasheets available. The product may have possible health and safety hazards covered in these documents. Refer to the container for full information and always follow the instructions.
DetailsSpecifications
| Brand | Valspar Trade |
|---|---|
| Colour | Dark grey |
| Coverage | 37.5m² |
| Drying time | 7 days |
| Location | Interior |
| Pack quantity | 1 |
| Recoat time | 4 hours |
| Suitable surface | Wall & ceiling |
| VOC level | Low |
| Product code | 5055018166243 |
Documents
Safety Information
Read carefully and follow all instructions. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Contains a biocidal product. Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and reaction mass of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol- 3-one and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (3:1). May produce an allergic reaction. Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe spray or mist.
Ensure good ventilation during application and drying. When applying it is advisable to wear eye protection. Avoid inhaltion of dust. Wear a face mask if dry sanding.
Manufacturer / EU responsible person
EU responsible person
Sherwin-Williams (Ireland) Ltd
Address
Unit 53
Robinhood Industrial Estate
Dublin 22
D22PW99
Ireland
Contact
Reviews
3.94 / 5(17 reviews)Ange 23 - 5 / 5 - 13/02/2026
Fab product
Really good paint went on easily with good coverage
Wol - 5 / 5 - 13/01/2026
Great paint
Great coverage and easy to use. I would recommend to trade and DIYers
Korulla - 5 / 5 - 09/08/2025
Great finish
The end result is good Enough for the area’s intended
Amjid Ali - 5 / 5 - 06/08/2025
Ali
Great price , super finish ,would highly recommend
Decor Dan The Paint Man - 5 / 5 - 14/12/2024
Fit For Muliple Surfaces
I really wish B&Q would sort their reviews out!!! Everytime I read a review section, it seems to have reviews from a variety of products. So, to be clear, this is a review of Valspar Trade Interior Primer & Undercoat Dark Grey. It says its for walls and ceilings, but I've used it on wood, mdf, hardboard, plasterboard and even over old oil based paint on a radiator. It's thick, but has a fantastic flow and spread. It's not an incredibly dark grey while wet, but does dry a bit darker. I've used lots of different books and dark colours over the top of this and never had a problem with colour consistency, flashing or needed more than 2 coats (apart from a job i did where the customer insisted on a Dulux standard emulsion, but that's cos it's the worst paint out there lol - if you know, you know lol). Just doing a job with it at the moment and the client is colour drenching her hallway and stairs in Valspar "Nevermore" just finished priming the banister & spindles and I wish I could upload a picture of what this printer looks like dry. Perfect, solid, grey. Over years of oil-based white gloss (yellow really). Just done my final scratch tests and it's bonded beautifully. Cheaper than zinsser, better than Dulux, and a proper all rounder to use when priming interior surfaces, ready for bold and dark colours. Amazing stuff!!!
Nickthedec - 5 / 5 - 11/12/2024
A great colour blocker
I love all Valspar Trade paints. This primer is excellent to for hiding bold colours especially when your applying a completely different finished colour. It hid the green great and the grey was a great base coat for the blue. It was lovely to apply by brush and roller with handly and overspray
BuyDulux - 3 / 5 - 11/09/2024
Grey primer/undercoat
Average quality nothing to shout about but dries quickly
Hdilnot - 5 / 5 - 18/06/2023
Great value paint
I bought this after shopping around and the price for what you get is fantastic. Great coverage and a great base for our black paint.
G1M - 4 / 5 - 22/04/2022
So far so good
2 coats onto old wood. Seams ok . Will try on metal next.
NJH68 - 4 / 5 - 17/04/2021
Excellent primer- mix well
This is an excellent primer. I used it under Downpipe on various surfaces. Looks pale until you mix it.