Johnstone’s Trade Aqua Undercoat is a premium, water-based undercoat designed for high-performance protection on both interior and exterior wood and metal.

Formulated with low VOCs, this durable coating provides the traditional look, feel, and opacity of a solvent-based undercoat while offering modern water-based benefits.

• Fast Drying: Touch-dry in just 1–2 hours; recoatable in 4–6 hours.
• Interior & Exterior Use: Versatile protection for doors, trim, radiators, and exterior woodwork.
• Low VOC & Water-Based: Low-odour, easy to thin with water, and simple to clean up.

Application

Can be applied via brush, roller, or spray; best paired with topcoats such as Johnstone's Trade Aqua Water Based Gloss or Satin

Size

5L

Barcode

5010426763484

Application Methods

Brush, Roller, Spray

Coverage

Up to 12sq/m per litre

VOC level

Low

Thinning

Water

Touch dry

1-4 hours

Recoatable

4-8 hours

Suitable for...

Interior and exterior use

Colour type

Tinted

Cleanup

Water & Detergent

Base

Water

Data Sheets

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  Health and Safety Data Sheet The Health and Safety data sheet for Aqua Undercoat Colour (Tinted) 5L
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  Product Data Sheet The Product data sheet for Aqua Undercoat Colour (Tinted) 5L