Zinsser Grade 1 Paint - White

Zinsser Grade 1 is a high-performance paint ideal for interior walls and ceilings in traditional and historic buildings, including churches, period properties and castles. This solvent-based paint has a vapour-permeable film which allows the surface to breathe whilst giving you a mould resistant surface. A primer, sealer, and finish in one, Grade 1 requires no washing down and no additional primer. The finish gives you resistance to cracking, flaking, and peeling and contains a biocide to protect the dried coating against fungal degradation

• Ideal for plaster, concrete, mortar, chalky materials, distemper, limewash, and whitewash
• Durable and washable
• Allows substrates to breath
• Seals difficult stains from water, fire, smoke & nicotine
• Adheres to glossy surfaces

Note: Not intended for exterior surfaces or for application on floors or decks

Always ensure the surface to be treated is clean, dry, sound, and free from any dust or possible contaminants that may interfere with adhesion.

• Wash the surface with an appropriate cleaning solution or solvent
• Remove excessive chalky material and any unsoundly adhered coatings
• Remove mould with an appropriate an cleaner, such as Zinsser Mould Killer & Remover
• Seal knots and sap streaks with Zinsser B-I-N Primer-Sealer

Note: Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960 paint surface as they may contain harmful lead.

Before applying we always recommend to test a small area of the surface to be treated to ensure you are happy with the finished results.

• Shake or stir well before application
• Apply using a high quality brush, roller or sprayer
• Ensure temperature is between 4° - 32°C
• Avoid working in direct sunlight, do not apply if wet weather is forecast
• Apply the first coat and allow to dry for 2 hours
• Apply a second coat, paint will fully cure in 7 days

Note: Always follow the manufacturer's instructions found on the tin.

Q. Do I need to prime the surface when using Zinsser Grade 1?

A. No, this product formulated to be a primer, sealer and finish in one and requires no additional priming.

Q. As Grade 1 is a solvent based paint, will this yellow? If so how often do I need to maintain this?

A. Unlike many solvent-based paints the Zinsser Grade 1 paint is formulated with non-yellowing properties to help retain the colour.

Q. Is Zinsser Grade 1 available in a satin or gloss finish?

A. This is only available in a flat matt finish.

Q. Can this paint stain block?

A. Yes, this product is made with unparalleled stain blocking properties and can hide stains such as soot, smoke, water, graffiti and nicotine.

Delivery

All orders placed on a working day before 3pm will be dispatched on the same day for next working day delivery. Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. All orders have a charge of £3.99 for express delivery.

Special Delivery

You can now choose some special delivery options. 

• AM Delivery: Get your order by 12pm
  If placed on a working day before 3pm, the AM Delivery will be dispatched on the same day for Next Working Day delivery. 
  Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday AM (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following AM. All orders have a charge of £12.99 for AM delivery.

• Late Cut-Off: Get an extra hour to place your order for Next Working Day delivery.
  Orders placed on a working day before 4pm will be dispatched on the same day for Next Working Day delivery. 
  Orders placed before 4pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. All orders have a charge of £5.99 for Late Cut-Off delivery.

• Saturday Delivery: Get your order on Saturday
  Option available on Fridays. Orders placed on Friday before 3pm will be delivered on Saturday. All orders have a charge of £9.95 for Saturday delivery.

Exceptions

We do not deliver to the Channel Islands or the Republic of Ireland

Certain postcodes delivery times and charges may vary please head to the cart to see your available delivery options.

Returns

We offer a no quibble 14 day money back guarantee for all goods shipped correctly that are not required. If the item is not required, please send the item back for a full refund in its original condition, unused with its original packaging. 

Contact us as soon as possible to inform us you will be returning the product either by the contact form below or by calling our team on 0161 960 0217.

Please note any bespoke or mixed to order items can not be returned, if you are unsure this is your product please check the listing or contact us for details. 

We always recommend getting samples or contacting us for free of charge colourcharts. We do our best to represent colours as accurately as possible however screens variations and different surfaces can alter this. Unfortunately in the event you do not like the colour we are unable to accept the product back if they it has been opened.

Damaged Paint

Please visit our damages page where we can help resolve the issue for you. 

Incorrect Item

We will be happy to organise an exchange for the correct goods at no extra charge to yourself, please get in touch to organise this.

Faulty Items

If you find a fault with your product, we can offer a full refund or exchange within 30 days. We test every product that is returned to us, sadly if a product is found to have no fault we cannot refund this and the you will be given the option to have this returned to you. Please get in touch to discuss these options. If you find fault after 30 days of purchase you may wish to contact the manufacturer directly as they will be able to offer support with the product.