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Grip All Water-Based Alkyd Primer
SKU 675033002828
- Shipped from our workshop in Québec
- 30-day returns on an unopened jar
- Water cleanup — no solvents
Good to know
- Eco-friendly formula
- Fade & UV resistant
- Quick drying time
- Water cleanup
- Odour-free within hours
- Multi-surface compatibility
Description
Create unique furniture with a high-quality water-base primer for Colorantic chalk paints or all waterborne paints! Whether you're refinishing old furniture, painting a chest of drawers, an Art & Craft project or reviving your kitchen cabinets with a new look, you need a high-quality primer for your chalk paint projects. Be sure to use an oil-based primer if you have oil-based varnish, melamine or plastic underneath. Rule number 1. If these aren't the types of surfaces you're looking for, you can use our Grip All water-based primer.
Features
- All purpose paint projects – This Grip All water-based primer works smoothly on a variety of surfaces.
- 3 different sizes – We have 3 different sizes: 16, Quart (32 oz) and 1 Gallon (128 oz). The 16 oz is a plastic container with a screw-on lid.
- Preparation is always best – Endorsed by all Canadian chemists: it's best to prepare your surface if it's shiny, glossy or if you're not sure. Use a TSP or Colorantic cleaner and stripper. Leave for 30 minutes, then rinse with a damp cloth. You can use our small two-grit sanding blocks to remove excess old varnish. Then you're ready to apply our Colorantic's Grip water-based primer. Then apply two coats of Colorantic chalk-based paint or brand-name paints. Allow to dry for two to three hours. Then apply our matte varnish or smooth natural tinted or transparent matte wax. Allow to harden for one to two to seven days before using again.
- Easy to clean – We have the perfect Colorantic mango wax and brush soap. Your furniture is finished with a wax or varnish to increase its longevity. We have different colours of wax available on the Colorantic page to create the perfect ombré or antique look. The wax can be applied over the varnish, but never underneath.
Find your local Colorantic dealer to buy our chalk-based paint.
Buy Online
If you don't have a local retailer, we invite you to visit our Etsy online store to buy your Colorantic products.
Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly
Professional-Grade Performance
Innovative Paint Systems
Sustainable Packaging and Practices
It Grips Without Sanding
On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is flaking.
Two Coats in One Day
About an hour between coats at room temperature. A piece started in the morning is back together by evening.
Water-Based, from Start to Finish
Brushes, rollers and spills clean up with warm water. No solvents, and almost no odour after a few hours.
Delivery and Pickup
Estimated delivery between Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20
Business days only, excluding weekends and holidays. An estimate, not a guarantee.
How Much Paint for Your Surface?
Coverage depends first on what you’re painting. Here’s what one litre covers in practice, depending on the surface and how it’s prepared.
Bare Wood
- Coverage
- 9 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Sand with 180 grit, dust off, prime tannin-rich woods.
Bare wood soaks up the first coat. Plan on two coats and lower coverage than on other surfaces.
Previously Painted or Varnished Wood
- Coverage
- 12 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease, scuff with an abrasive pad, wipe dry.
On a surface that’s already sealed, the paint stays on top: that’s where coverage is at its best.
Interior Walls
- Coverage
- 11 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Wash, fill, let dry completely.
A matte wall repainted in a similar tone may need only one coat.
Melamine, Laminate and Metal
- Coverage
- 10 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease with alcohol, then a bonding primer — no exceptions.
It’s the one step you can’t skip: without a bonding primer, the paint chips at the first knock.
The Questions We Get Asked
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Do I need to sand before painting?
Rarely. On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough to open up the surface. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is blistering or flaking.
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How many coats should I plan for?
Two, in the vast majority of cases. One is enough to refresh a similar shade; plan on three when a dark blue or red has to disappear under a white.
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Is a primer necessary?
On wood, plaster and drywall, no. On melamine, laminate and metal, yes: a bonding primer, otherwise nothing holds for long.
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Can a painted surface be washed?
Once protected with wax or varnish, yes: a damp cloth and mild soap. Chalk paint left bare stays porous and stains.
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How long should I wait between coats?
About an hour at room temperature. Wait longer if the air is humid: the coat must be dry all the way through, not just to the touch.
