Which Sikkens primer is the best?

One Sikkens primer is best suited for interior wood, another for exterior wood, or perhaps for walls and ceilings. Choosing the right Sikkens primer depends on several factors such as the surface and the room.

Which Sikkens primers are suitable for interior use?

• For interior walls and ceilings, you can use the powerful Sikkens Alphacryl Primer. This primer prevents old stains such as nicotine or soot from bleeding through. In addition, it can be applied to walls and ceilings in humid areas, making it ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.
• For interior wood that you want to paint, it’s best to choose a water-based Sikkens lacquer primer. Our top choice here is the popular Sikkens Rubbol BL Primer.

Which Sikkens primers are suitable for exterior use?

For exterior walls, we do not recommend a classic Sikkens primer, but rather a Sikkens fixing agent such as Sikkens Alpha Fix. This product provides the same effect as a primer: excellent adhesion of the finishing coats and prevention of gloss and colour differences.

For exterior wood that you want to stain, we recommend Sikkens Cetol HLS Plus. This product forms an ideal base for dimensionally stable wooden constructions such as fences, garden sheds and façade cladding.

For wooden windows or doors that you want to paint, it’s best to choose a solvent-based Sikkens primer such as Sikkens Rubbol Primer. This first coat takes your subsequent paint layers to the next level.

FAQ Sikkens primer

Which Sikkens primer is suitable for metal, plastic and PVC?

Metal, plastic and PVC are smooth surfaces that require a specific Sikkens primer. Not all primers are suitable for these materials. The solution is Sikkens Redox BL Multi Primer, a versatile primer that adheres excellently to various smooth surfaces such as metal, PVC and plastic.

Which Sikkens primer dries the fastest?

Sikkens Rubbol Primer Express lives up to its name: extremely fast compared to other Sikkens primers. After approximately 3 hours, this primer can already be overcoated. As it is a solvent-based product, it is best used outdoors or in a very well-ventilated area. Ideal for bare wood or previously painted wood.

What is the difference between Sikkens Rubbol Primer and Rubbol Primer Express?

Sikkens Rubbol Primer Express is the fastest-drying variant and dries significantly faster than the standard Sikkens Rubbol Primer. In addition, the Express primer can be applied perfectly at low temperatures, even from 0 °C.

However, in summer this primer is less suitable: from around 20 °C it dries so quickly that application becomes difficult. For DIY painters, a very fast-drying primer is also less forgiving, as mistakes are harder to correct. That’s why home painters often choose the popular Sikkens Rubbol Primer.

Why choose a Sikkens primer?

Sikkens is a professional brand highly valued by professional painters. At the same time, its products are very accessible for DIY users. If you paint occasionally but want to work with premium quality right away, a Sikkens primer is always a safe choice. In addition, Tintrio is the right place to turn if you still have questions about how to apply Sikkens primer correctly, how to prepare the surface, and more. With over 60 years of expertise, Tintrio is happy to translate that knowledge into clear and practical painting advice.