Acid-cat basecoat provides an effective solution when trying to achieve a level of smoothness on wooden surfaces. Containing filling agents, acid-cat basecoat easily fills small imperfections. Dry surfaces can then be sanded to a smooth finish in readiness for the application of a top-coat.

Depending on what type of finish you are after, it may be necessary to use a Coloured Varnish Undercoat when applying our Colour Varnish to wooden surfaces such kitchen cabinet doors etc. Being neutral in colour, the base coat also helps to maintain the shade of the Colour Varnish top coat. Coloured Varnish Undercoat is a water-based product that is safe, quick and easy to use.

Depending on what type of finish you are after, it may be necessary to use a Coloured Varnish Undercoat when applying our Colour Varnish to wooden surfaces such kitchen cabinet doors etc. Being neutral in colour, the base coat also helps to maintain the shade of the Colour Varnish top coat. Coloured Varnish Undercoat is a water-based product that is safe, quick and easy to use.

Pigmented Acid-cat Primer with its filling properties can help to ensure both good adhesion and a smooth finish on wooden and MDF surfaces. Perfect for use with our Acid-cat lacquers and varnishes, it can be applied to help fill minor scratches and imperfections in the wooden surface then lightly sanded to help ensure a smooth top coat finish.

Although solvent based varnishes and lacquers can be directly applied to wooden and MDF surfaces, base coat primers can help to keep the true shade of the lacquer or varnish being applied, which may lighten or darken slightly if applied directly to wood. Our Pigmented Lacquer Primer also helps with adhesion and can help to fill minor scratches and blemishes in the surface of the wood.

Easily applied with a paint brush, Shellac sanding sealer is ideal for filling wood knots, open grain and minor scratches prior to the application of a top coat. Drying in just 20 to 30 minutes, this effective sealer and filler can be applied then lightly sanded if required helping to make otherwise rough patches of wood smooth.