Water-based paint also known as latex or acrylic paint is a paint which uses water as the primary carrier. Water-based paint is the most common type of paint and is considered more environmentally friendly because it emits lower levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during application and drying in comparison to traditional oil-based paints.

use them in bathrooms and kitchens and won’t have to tip-toe around the house for too long after applying. Advantages of water-based paintI think it’s awful when some of the best decorators in the country can’t guarantee results from one of the most popular ‘premium’ paints on the market!

All surfaces to be painted should be clean, dry and free from loose and flaking material. Prime bare metal surfaces such as nail heads with the appropriate Johnstone’s Primer. Rub down previously painted surfaces with fine waterproof abrasive paper. Avoid the inhalation of dust. Wear a suitable face mask when dry sanding. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960’s paint surfaces over wood and metal, as they may contain harmful lead. So my question to Traditional Painter colleagues is, has anyone used other water-based primer/uc under Estate eggshell with success, or does the Estate eggshell only sit well on its own u/c? Our Universal Primer can work as an undercoat on a wide variety of surfaces and, thanks to the resins contained within the primer, it will adhere to the surface instead of soaking into the material.For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.