Dulux 1Step Oil Based Primer, Sealer & Undercoat

Water based 1 step prep over top of oil based – Hey can I spot prime old exposed timber weatherboards with the oil based 2 step prep, then after filling and sanding fillers spot prime with waterbased 1 step prep? Show details ·  1

Good product, no complaints – Having used an oil based primer in the past, this was a pleasant surprise. It coats all surfaces I had, with minimal fumes, which was a big thing for me considering 4 people live in my house. It is a "thirsty" primer, but that means nothing when compared to the advantages of not having to swap from metal primer, to sealer for white-set (and not… Read more ·  1

having the entire house stink for days on end). Not being a professional painter, there are probably things that I don't know about painting, but for ease of use, I do recommend this product. The product was touch dry within 20 minutes, and easily paintable within a couple of hours.

People....do buy this product !!!!

Doesnt roll smooth – Used dulux 1 step over a sanded smooth surface. Stired and rolled. Did not dry smooth now needs to sand right back to use a better product. Dissatisfaction.wont buy again wast of time and money. Show details

Unsuitable Undercoat – Hello, I don’t expect an answer from Dulux, but was hoping someone out there can help me. I went to Bunnings paint. I purchased Dulux Step 1 primer sealer undercoat oil based, recommend for my repaint of Baltic pine shelves as undercoat. I also wanted a very durable top coat for the shelves as they are to be use ad garage storage and need to be… Read more

heavy duty, however I did not want a gloss. I was recommended White Knight rust guard epoxy enamel black Matt as top coat, the ultimate scratch resistant surface. The Dulux primer dried beautifully and after a few days I applied the white knight epoxy enamel. I was told as both are oil based there should be no problems. I now have a sticky surface and am devastated as I have painted 3 book shelves with these products. Neither the Dulux nor White Knight technical advise can be of assistance as the products are from competing companies and they don’t want to know. Also when you get your paint from Bunnings they really can’t provide you with technical advise.

Devastated

Lydia

Must Use Primer/Undercoat – I have used this on numerous houses both as an interior and exterior undercoat. I generally don't apply a top coat unless I've used this as a primer (or an oil based sealer) as it seals the previous paint work so well. On some sections it does appear a little thin so a second coat is required. As it takes 30 minutes to dry it's no drama and if I'm… Read more

painting windows, architraves, skirtings etc I finish the run then return to apply a second coat. The beauty of this is the final two top coats have quite a density to their appearance. On some woods Dulux Precision Stain Block is used then two or even three undercoats, especially on prestained timber. I've moved away from oil based paints due to complaints about the lingering smell. This paint is almost odourless.

Terrible product. Stay away – Applied to Gyprock and weatherboard interior walls in bedroom. Prepared surfaces correctly. Room temperature approx 16 deg. Paint seemed to dry to fast. Became tacky very quickly. Difficult to apply and did not leave a suitable surface for application of topcoat. I have always used Dulux products in the past. Not now. I am not interested in the… Read more

standard response from Dulux "contact us" blah blah. I have been doing my homework and seen the way others have been fobbed off. Stay away from this product is my recommendation.

No good, very difficult to apply – I purchased this primer recently to do some painting around the house. I first tried to use it on a small section of plaster wall which I’m planning to paint a different colour, I lightly sanded surface first with a very fine sandpaper to smooth the surface, I found the dulux 1 step primer absolutely horrible to use, as soon as you start trying to… Read more

apply it it goes on very sticky, doesn’t cover very well and the brush drags in it, leaving very obvious brush and drag marks and makes it almost impossible to achieve even a relatively smooth surface for the top coat of paint to go on. I planned to use this primer on some doors and wooden window trim and door frames, I’m not even going to attempt that now, it wasn’t cheap either. I have used other brands of oil based primers before and found them easier to apply and work with. I have used other dulux paints in the past and have been happy with them

Difficult to apply – I bought this paint to prime old sanded down weatherboards, however I am finding (like others) that the paint is difficult to spread and tends to drag on the brush. I tried thinning it with turps which temporarily improved its workability but it soon became "sticky" again. I chose the oil -based product as I have primed with acrylics before and… Read more

felt that they didn't tend to absorb as well into raw wood. I also find that my brushes are much more difficult to properly clean (with turps) . Disappointed with this product.

Difficult to apply evenly – I used this paint on a chest of drawers and a chair and found that it drags the brush due to its viscosity and is difficult to apply evenly. I wasn't sure if I should thin it down or what. As a result I have had to sand back the undercoat to get out brush marks and layering. It does cover well however and dries fairly quickly. I doubt if I… Read more

would use it again except for outdoor applications such as window frames. For the price, I expected a paint that would be easier to use.

Exceptional Product – We have just painted an old weatherboard home. After completely removing previous paint we sanded & sealed with this product. We can not recommend it enough.- it has sealed well, which we need against Taasie winters. The old wooden windows are really good - its self leveling ability was best noted with them. The only negative was that it is hard work to apply due to its consistency.  Show details

If it was possible to give a lower score I would – - Does not seal treated timber at all. - Dulux do not provide a suitable spec sheet or list of known issues on their website - Completely ruined the possibility of getting our pergola built for Christmas / Christmas plans ruined. Purchased this "sealer" to use on treated timber which was being used on my pergola. Originally we used the acrylic… Read more

version as we were told this would be fine from both Bunnings and a Dulux rep. Timber was purchased along with the sealer and taken home. Timber was prepped as we have with a number of other projects and to the spec of their prep instructions on the can and the website. Sand, wipe clean, seal, paint.

After applying the top coat it was left over night in my garage and placed outside the next day. By mid morning it was completely bubbled / ruined. The treatment from the timber had leaked through 3 coats of sealer.

Dulux wanted nothing to do with it, their support consisted of coming up with as many excuses as possible; - wasnt prepped right - even though the prep was completed to their instructions - dulux recommend the timber should be weather for 2 weeks before use - does not say that on any of the cans nor the website. - its a fault in the timber, you should have consulted the spec sheet of the timber first - says water based is fine but to check with manufacturer of the sealer... refer to dulux' pathetic website and spec sheet https://www.dulux.com.au/products/36089141 http://www.duspec.com.au/duspec/file/AUDD1227.pdf - dulux recommend using oil based for treated timbers - no they dont. doesnt say that anywhere and when we asked 2 reps who happened to be at bunnings on different occassions they both said acrylic is fine - One of their own support staff said he preferred Wattyls products... go figure.

They did not want a bar of anything I had to say. So we tried the oil based, that THEY recommended. Exact same problem. Raised a ticket with their useless "Customer Support" team, no response in almost 2 weeks to the ticket. My tradie has started reaching out to his client base and every other Tradie he knows to avoid using this and any other Dulux products as have I.