British Paints Prep 4in1 Questions & Answers

Hi Bron You don’t need to sand it back to bare timber, but you do need to lightly sand the glossy surface to remove the shine. This helps the 4‑in‑1 primer bond properly and prevents peeling. Regards Donna - British Paints

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Hi Andrew, Thank you for reaching out. Due to the complexities of the surface you’re painting, it would be best to chat to our Help & Advice team on 1800 630 285. We look forward to hearing from you. Kaaren – The British Paints Team

Thanks for your message. On sound oil-based paintwork we recommend the British Paints 4in1 Oil based primer, or from our sister company Dulux - Dulux Precision Max Strength Adhesion. Reach out to our Technical Team if you need, we are here to help! 13 25 25 (option 2). We look forward to hearing from soon. Donna at British Paints

Hi David, This product is not designed for use on PVC downpipes. However, please call our technical team, who may be able to offer a suitable paint system for this project! Please reach our technical team on 1800 086 690 who will happily give helpful advice. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Good Luck and happy painting! - Minidu at British Paints

Thanks for your message Luke. S, the British Paints Paint & Primer Doors, Windows & Trim is designed to paint over existing, sound, oil and water based paints. Please note that Taubman's primers haven't been factory tested with British Paints topcoats; it would be best to do a test in an inconspicuous section of the window frame before committing to the full project, but in theory, this should be fine! Thanks - The British Paints Team

Hi Rod, For painting over varnished timber, we recommend giving the surface a light sand before using British Paints Prep 4in1. Without sanding, you may be prone to peeling, flaking or chips. If you would like more help or advice, please feel free to contact us on 1800 086 690. Good luck and happy painting! - Lucy at British Paints

Hi Ty, It can depend on a few factors, so we suggest you reach out to our technical team on 1800 086 690 for the best advice for your project! We look forward to hearing from you soon! Thanks, British Paints

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Hello Denise, Thank you for your question. British Paints Prep 4in1 is not designed for most metal surfaces. But we will need to know a little more about the surfaces in order to offer more detailed advice.

Our awesome Dulux Agents are online to give you real-time advice, and they are available Monday to Friday from 8am-8pm, Saturdays from 9am-8pm, and Sundays from 10am-4pm AEST (public holidays may affect these hours). Take care and stay safe - we look forward to chatting with you! Cheers, Sarah at Dulux

Hi Sandy G. Thank you for your message. British Paints Prep 4in1 can be used on some furniture items. But it does depend on a few factors. Best to contact our team so we can assist further. You can reach them at external link  and clicking the pop up in the bottom corner. Our awesome Agents are online to give you real-time advice, and they are available Monday to Friday from 8am-8pm, Saturdays from 9am-8pm, and Sundays from 10am-4pm AEST (public holidays may affect these hours). Take care and stay safe - we look forward to chatting with you!

Cheers, Sarah at Dulux

Hello R.John, This product is not designed for use on plastic. But please call our technical team who may be able to offer a suitable paint system for this project! You can reach our technical team on 1800 630 285 who will be more than happy to give helpful advice.

Thank you again for reaching out and we look forward to hearing from you! Good luck and happy painting!

-Sarah at British Paints

Hi there! If it is set plaster, we do not recommend this. Please give our friendly team a call on 1800 086 690 and we'll be able to suggest a suitable paint! - British Paints Australia

Hi Luke! You're absolutely on the right track! You will need to thoroughly sand back the oil-based paint before priming so that the existing paint is no longer glossy and dull to look at. Then we recommend you apply British Paints Prep 4-in-1 Oil-Based generously and allow it plenty of time to dry before applying your water-based top coats (such as British Paints H2O Enamel!) If you have any questions along the way, feel free to give us a call at 1800 086 690, and we'll help you out! Happy Painting! - The British Paints Team

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Hi there, Humidity would depend on a few things as temperature can also affect how this performs. It would also depend on whether you are using our water-based or oil-based primers, so it would be best to give our team a call to help you out! Please contact us on 1800 086 690 and we'll be able to assist! Thanks, - British Paints

Hi Lance, Great question! British Paints PREP 4-in-1 would be great for this! For the best tannin-blocking, we recommend you use the oil-based primer for a fantastic finish. If there is anything else we can help with, feel free to give us a call at 1800 086 690. Good luck and happy painting! - The British Paints team

Is it good for resisting moisture entering the timber?

Hi Ludo, To avoid peeling you would definitely be best to use a primer. As long as the varnish isn't water-based, we recommend you use the primer before applying your top coats. This will also give you a much nicer finish in the long run! If you have any other questions along the way, feel free to contact us on 1800 086 690 and we will happily help! Good luck and Happy Painting! - The British Paints Team

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Hi Barb, Great question! We usually recommend using oil-based primers for chipboard, so you could use British Paints 1 Step Prep Oil-based for your project, however on MDF we cannot assure that it won't soften the glue for MDF. For personalised advice on your project, it would be best to contact us on 1800 086 690 so we can get you quick and instant advice! We look forward to hearing from you soon, good luck and Happy Painting! - Lucy at British Paints

Hi Danny, Great question! We do not usually recommend tinting as this may impact performance, but this can be tinted to some colours when a darker colour requires a tinted undercoat. For your project, please reach out to our technical team on 1800 086 690 for the best advice! We look forward to chatting with you soon! Thanks, Lucy at British Paints

Hello Amanda, Thank you for your question! This product is not designed for use on Wrought Iron. For further advice please feel free to contact our friendly team on 1800 086 690 if you need any help or advice for your next project.

Thanks, Sarah at British Paints

Hi Trevor! Our British Paints Prep 4in1 is closest to Love Note (R:246 G:246 B:241 LRV:92). While it may look fresh, we don't recommend leaving it without a top coat, as it does not have the protective or washable qualities that our top coat paints have. For protection against dirt, scratches and chips, it would be best to use 2-3 topcoats. To find out which products would be best for your painting project, feel free to give us a call on 1800 086 690 for more advice. Happy Painting! - Lucy and the British Paints team

Hi Stephen, Thanks for your question, we can help you with that! It really depends on how much you have sanded it back. If it still has a coat of primer then you can simply paint with 2-3 coats of British Paints 4 Seasons over the top. However, if you've sanded it back to the bare timber, it will need another coat of British Paints 4-in-1 Prep before coating with 4 Seasons.

If you need any help or advice along the way, you can also reach our friendly technical team on 1800 086 690 who will be more than happy to give helpful advice. Thank you again for reaching out and we look forward to hearing from you! Good luck and happy painting!

-Lucy at British Paints