Description
Macpherson Undercoat helps you get the most from Macpherson Gloss. It flows easily and has great covering power; the perfect non-absorbant base to achieve maximum impact from our high sheen gloss colours.
New surfaces:
Timber All surfaces must be suitably dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied. Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper and round
sharp edges 1-3mm. Remove all dust. Treat knots with two thin coats of fresh knotting. Fill any fixing holes, open joints and shallow surface defects with Trade Ready Mixed Filler. Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper. Remove all dust. Prior to priming the moisture content of the substrate should not exceed 18%. Prime with one coat of Macpherson Wood Primer or Universal Primer as required.
All metals including galvanised:
Surfaces must be clean and free from anything that will interfere with the materials to be applied. Wash with hot water and liquid detergent solution to remove oil, grease or any other contaminants, frequently changing the water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Allow to dry. Galvanised surfaces should be pre-treated with Decorators Choice Passivating Wash.
Overall blackening of the surface will confirm satisfactory surface preparation.
Previously decorated surfaces
Timber:
All surfaces must be suitably dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied. Remove all loose, and failing or suspect paint. Prior to painting
the moisture should not exceed 18%. Remove grey and denatured surfaces by rubbing down with abrasive paper or by mechanical means. Feather edges of sound paint. Remove all dust.
Organic growth must be removed and the areas treated with a Fungicidal Solution. Treat knots with two thin coats of fresh knotting. Fill any fixing holes, open joints and shallow
surface defects with Trade Ready Mixed Filler or a two pack proprietary wood filler. Rub down with a suitable grade of abrasive paper. Remove all dust. Spot prime all bare woodwork with one coat of Macpherson Wood Primer or Macpherson Universal Primer.
Metals:
All surfaces must be suitably dry, and free from anything that will interfere with the adhesion of the materials to be applied. Remove all loose, and failing or suspect paint. Feather edges
of sound paint. Remove all dust. Remove all rust. Spot prime ferrous metals with one coat of Macpherson Universal Primer. Spot prime non-ferrous metals including galvanised metal with
one coat of Macpherson Universal Primer.
Living-room 
Bedroom