Hickson Decor Aqua Universal Primer

• Tips

During the application, the application method and amounts specified in the Technical Data Sheet of Hickson Decor Aqua Universal Primer - Covering Wood Primer should be followed.

It can be diluted up to 10% with drinking water for easy application in very hot weather.

Apply HEMEL Acrylic Filler to the nail head, joint, capillary cracks, and openings below 3 mm.

Problems and Solutions

Resin flowing from wood after application

Causes of the Problem:

This situation is a natural process arising from the structure of the wood. Some types of wood, such as cedar, contain dense resin.

Solution:

o To improve the appearance, the parts where the resin flows can be wiped with cellulosic thinner and retouched after the patting sandpaper.

o If resin flow is observed on the surface after paint/varnish application; All the resin in the knots and resin pouches should be waited for a while to flow and dry on the surface. Afterward, the dried resin should be removed with a spatula and the resin residue on the surface should be wiped off with cellulosic thinner. If necessary, this area can be retouched after the sanding.

The best time for resin cleaning is when the weather is cold. When this application is made in hot weather, the resin can contaminate the surface.

Hickson Decor Aqua Universal Primer - Wood Covering Primer does not dry

Causes of the Problem:

o Hickson Decor Aqua Universal Primer - Thinning the covering wood primer too much

o Over-application of Hickson Decor Aqua Universal Primer - Covering Wood Primer

o If the application is carried out under the conditions of the workshop, the ventilation (windows and doors are constantly closed and there is no airflow) is not sufficient.

o After the 1st coat application, the 2nd coat is applied without waiting for complete drying.

o Failure to comply with the application temperature and relative humidity in the general instructions of Hickson Decor Aqua Universal Primer - Covering Wood Primer.

o The moisture content of the wood is more than 20% during the application.

o Not wiping the tannin woods such as Iroko, chestnut with cellulosic thinner before the application.

Solution:

o Operations under the title of "Causes of the Problem" should be checked and the conditions causing this should be eliminated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it be applied directly on acrylic filling paste?

It can be applied directly on HEMEL Acrylic Filling Paste. Make sure that it is sanded well beforehand. Filling paste should only be used for openings less than 3mm.

Can we apply to the cracks in the wood without putting putty?

If opaque / covering paint will be used, you should first apply Hickson Decor Aqua Universal Primer - Covering Wood Primer before applying putty to the cracks in the wood. If you do not cover the cracks, the wood will absorb water from these cracks and cause the paint and your wood to be deformed in a very short time.

Safety Precautions:

• USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Do not transfer contents to other containers for storage.
• Do not use empty plastic cans for other purposes.
• To avoid overexposure, open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air entry during application and drying.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Wash hands after using.
• FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with large amounts of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If swallowed, call Poison Control Center, hospital emergency room, or physician immediately.
• Dispose of contents/plastic cans in accordance with national regulations.
• Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of the product for health and safety information.

What’s a water-based exterior wood primer? What is exterior wood primer paint used for?

Wood primer paint is a type of coating used before painting exterior wood. Wood paint primer ensures proper adhesion of the paint to the wooden surface, increases the durability of the paint, and also provides additional protection to the wooden surface. An exterior wood primer is a special type of paint applied before painting. Water-based wood painting primer ensures that the wood surface to be painted becomes suitable for painting, giving a slightly rough texture to the wood surface. Thanks to this, the paint adheres effectively to the wood. Another important role of exterior wood primer is to close the pores on the surface, thus preventing existing stains from appearing on the paint surface.

It’s hard for the top coat paint to adhere to the wood. For this reason, a suitable primer to be applied before painting will make this an ideal wooden facade surface to be painted.

Which primer is suitable for exterior wood before painting?

There are two types of exterior wood primer. The first is a water-based exterior wood primer and the second one is a solvent-based exterior wood primer. The water-based wood primer is more recommended because it is odorless that allows the wood to breathe.

Heavy metal and lead-free wood lining will be more suitable for both your health and the environment.

Attention should be paid to the flexibility of the exterior primer. A ready-to-use water-based exterior wood primer that does not need to be thinned is always more practical, the primer application can be made easier and faster. Apart from all these, it should be paid attention to that preferred wood primer to be able to prevent yellowing at the wood.

How many types of exterior wood primers are there?

Wood primers are available as transparent or white, ie opaque covering undercoat. Covering undercoat is used only under covering wood paints. It is important that the covering wood primer also known as opaque primer, has a high hiding power, and it is a primer that acts as a barrier, especially for exotic and resinous woods.

Hickson Decor® Aqua Universal Primer, a water-based anti-yellowing breathable exterior wood primer produced by Hemel, has all the features required for a quality exterior covering wood primer. It is a white primer. Check this environmentally friendly wood paint primer that you can easily apply before water and solvent-based covering wood paint!

How to prepare and apply exterior wood primer surface?

Before applying the exterior wood primer, it is necessary to clean the wood surface from dirt, dust, and oil. It should be sanded to obtain a smooth floor and then the dust formed should be removed. Before applying it to the painted / varnished surface, it should be sanded again. Water-based covering wood primer is applied with a brush or roller. After drying, solvent or water-based wood varnish, wood paint is applied. After water-based priming, it is necessary to apply in the direction of the wood grain to obtain a homogeneous appearance. The moisture of the wood to be primed should be less than 20%.